We believe any actions that impose external controls over technologies that empower consumers in how they use or generate energy require social licence.

The Code introduces the Default Market Offer (DMO) which places a price cap on standing offers in DMO jurisdictions and acts as a Reference Price for comparing certain electricity prices.

Read our submission to DISR on the Future Gas Strategy.

For such non-network solutions to compete fairly with traditional network approaches requires that third-party providers have access to the same data and information that network companies have on voltage within the distribution system.

Read our submission to DEECA on Victoria's Emergency Backstop Mechanism Consultation Paper.

Read our submission to DEECA on banning telemarketing under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.

Wholesale market monitoring is an essential function for a well-regulated electricity market – particularly at this point in time given the recent market suspension, rising consumer costs, and several market design changes underway. Accordingly, Energy Consumers Australia agrees with the Department on all issues raised in the Consultation.

Read our submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Consultation Paper.

Achieving a net zero energy system plan in Australia requires the active and willing assistance of every household and small business to support the transition. Read our submission to the Electricity and Energy Sector Plan.