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 protections
14 August 2025
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Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Improving the application of concessions to bills draft determination
Concessions are a critical safeguard for households experiencing vulnerability or hardship, yet the current system is fragmented and relies on complex manual processes.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
24 July 2025
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Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Integrated Distribution System Planning rule change request consultation paper
This rule change request will require that Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) make appropriate use of the data they have, and collect and utilise more data, to ensure the distribution network is ready to efficiently accommodate projected changes to the electrical grid.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
20 August 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on Evoenergy and Australian Gas Networks (SA) access arrangements 2026-2031
Evoenergy and AGN's access arrangement proposals are being made in the context of significant uncertainty regarding the future of gas, and gas distribution networks, and the broader energy transition.
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Consumer-focused energy transition
14 August 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism Review draft report
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) thanks the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) for welcoming views on the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM) Review draft report.
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Consumer protections
11 August 2025
2 min read
Submission to the City of Sydney on proposed planning controls for the electrification of new development
We welcome the City of Sydney’s proposal to require all-electric systems in new residential accommodation and larger commercial buildings.
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Energy market design
06 August 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and Reliability Panel on the 2026 Reliability Settings Review Issues Paper
Our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and Reliability Panel regarding the Reliability Standard and wholesale market settings review.
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Consumer Energy Resources (CER)
31 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Unsolicited selling and lead generation practices
Our submission supports a ban on unsolicited selling practices, to protect people from harm and ensure the energy market remains fair, trusted and inclusive.
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Consumer protections
31 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s draft determination on Improving the ability to switch to a better offer
Our submission to the AEMC calls for stronger action to help ensure consumers on older retail offers aren't subject to a 'loyalty tax'.
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Pricing and tariffs
18 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to DCCEEW (Commonwealth) on 2025 Reforms to the Default Market Offer consultation paper
Our submission Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Commonwealth), supporting the need for reforms to the Default Market Offer (DMO).
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Energy market design
16 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on Automation of negative residue management for the implementation of transmission loops
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) regarding Automation of negative residue management for the implementation of transmission loops.
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Energy market design
16 July 2025
2 min read
Submission to the Australian Energy Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on Inter-regional settlements residue arrangements for transmission loops
Read our submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) regarding inter-regional settlements residue arrangements for transmission loops.
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