Submissions

Energy Consumers Australia makes submissions throughout the year to decision-makers, advocating for the long term interests of households and small businesses to be considered in current energy processes, and in the planning for our future energy system.

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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
12 September 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC): Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment - Directions Paper
Our key recommendation to the AEMC is to conduct an evidence-based review before the explicit informed consent period begins to end for consumers. Read our submission.
Energy efficiency
02 September 2024
2 min read
Submission to the ACT Government - Justice and Community Safety Directorate: Minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties
We strongly support minimum energy efficiency standards in all rental properties, recognising the detriment to people’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing of living in a home that is impossible to keep warm in winter, cool in summer or is mouldy. Read our submission to the ACT Government.
Energy market design
30 August 2024
2 min read
Submission to the NSW Government: Opportunities for a renewable fuel industry in NSW
Our submission commends the NSW Government for asking the right questions, seeking to better understand how a renewable fuels sector is developed in the most efficient and beneficial way. Read it here.
Energy market design
28 August 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Draft Terms of Reference for Review of Electricity Pricing for a Consumer-Driven Future
We support the AEMC's review of electricity pricing for a consumer-driven future, because the current state is leading to poor consumer outcomes and is unlikely to be fit for purpose long term. Read our submission.
Energy network regulation
13 August 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Enhancing the Integrated System Plan to Support the Energy Transition
A comprehensive review of regulations governing distribution system planning is needed. Read our submission.
Consumer protections
24 July 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Essential Services Commission Issues Paper - Review of Energy Retail Code of Practice
Read our submission to the Essential Services Commission's Issues Paper - Review of Energy Retail Code of Practice.
Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
19 July 2024
2 min read
Submission to the South Australian Government's consultation on Controlled Load Profile and Sample Meters
We support the proposed changes to discontinue the requirements for controlled load profiles and sample meters in South Australia. Read our submission.
Energy efficiency
15 July 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Victorian Government's proposed regulations for Minimum (Energy Efficiency) Standards for Rental Properties
Read our submission on the Victorian Government's proposed Regulations for Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Rooming Houses.
Consumer protections
08 July 2024
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the Review of payment difficulty protections in the National Energy Customer Framework
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator on the Review of payment difficulty protections in the National Energy Customer Framework
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