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 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on CPU’s ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside EV charging infrastructure
Our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), relating to CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy’s (CPU) ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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Consumer protections
06 June 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Better Energy Customer Experiences Consultation
Our submission to the Better Energy Customer Experiences (BECE) Consultation focuses on the value and urgency of introducing a consumer duty for energy.
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Consumer protections
08 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to the AEMC on the Draft rule to assist hardship customers
We support the intent of the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s rule change and draft determination for assisting hardship customers.
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Consumer protections
08 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to the AEMC on the Draft rule to improve consumer protections for customers on retail energy plans
We support the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft determination for improving consumer confidence in retail energy plans.
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Photo of Sydney CBD, taken from The Domain. In the foreground are bright green grass and trees, and office buildings tower into a bright blue sky in the background.
Gas and electrification
05 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to City of Sydney Electrification of New Development Discussion Paper
All-electric buildings are cheaper to run, healthier and an important step in achieving net zero targets.
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Photo of a parking spot for an electric vehicle with painted sign, 'EV Charging Only'.
Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
02 May 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on its Inquiry into infrastructure for electric and alternative source vehicles in NSW
Our submission to the Inquiry into infrastructure for electric and alternative source vehicles in New South Wales (NSW).
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Consumer-focused energy transition
28 April 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism Review
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s Review into the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM), and generally supports the continuation of the Mechanism, given its potential to reduce electricity prices for all consumers.
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Pricing and tariffs
11 April 2025
2 min read
Joint submission to the Essential Services Commission on the Victorian Default Offer Review 2025-26 Draft Decision
Read our joint submission with other consumer advocates on the Victorian Default Offer Review 2025-26 Draft Decision.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
04 April 2025
2 min read
Submission to NSW DCCEEW on the Energy Savings Scheme Rule and Regulation Change 2025
The NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) plays a key role in reducing energy consumption, cutting emissions, and lowering bills. As the NSW Government seeks to align the ESS Rule and Regulation with the Energy Security Safeguard, it is essential that these updates provide clear and equitable benefits for all consumers.
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