Submissions | December 7, 2015
Ergon Application for Ring Fencing Waiver
Energy Consumers Australia has proposed that the AER should decline the application for the waiver of the ring-fencing guidelines applied for by Ergon.
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Submission on the AEMC Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services Consultation Paper.
Smart integration of DER will be key to delivering a more affordable energy system and we see smart meters as core enablers of this future.Continue reading
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Featured publication Hero publication Submissions | February 12, 2021
Submission on the AEMC Review of the Regulatory Framework for Metering Services Consultation Paper.
Smart integration of DER will be key to delivering a more affordable energy system and we see smart meters as core enablers of this future.Continue reading
Featured publication Hero publication Submissions | January 27, 2021
Submission to the draft determination for National Electricity Amendment (Technical Standards for Distributed Energy Resources) Rule 2020.
We believe any actions that impose external controls over technologies that empower consumers in how they use or generate energy require social licence.Continue reading
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Submission in response to Victorian Electricity Distributors’ Revised Proposals 2021-26
There has been significant efforts by distributors, the AER and stakeholders to refine and agree on the substance of the proposals over three years.Continue reading
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A Future Energy Vision. Consumer Expectations Research: Household Findings
This presentation outlines the progress on the research we are conducting with Forethought into exploring consumers lives and how energy fits into it.Continue reading
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Submissions | December 7, 2015
AEMC Retail Competition Review – Submission in response to Approach Paper
In its submission to the AEMC on the approach to the 2016 Retail Competition Review, Energy Consumers Australia has proposed that the AEMC develop a retail competitiveness index.
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Presentations | December 6, 2015
Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: Interim Report Launch
ECA CEO Rosemary Sinclair participated in a panel discussion at the launch of the ENA/CSIRO Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: Interim Program Report Launch at Parliament House, Canberra on 3 December 2015
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Papers | November 25, 2015
Principles for the Integration of Energy Storage
In this paper ECA outlines principles for the consideration of the integration of energy storage in the context of the long term interests of consumers. The intention is to frame the approach that ECA will take in relation to further processes, including the AER review of the ring-fencing guideline.
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Papers | October 1, 2015
Consumer Consultation in the Australian Energy Sector
The Australian Energy Regulator's requirement for industry to demonstrate consultation with consumers in 5-year price reviews, combined with greater emphasis on consumer consultation by other regulators including the Australian Energy Market Commission has increased demands on all consumer advocates.
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Submissions | August 7, 2015
Review of Governance Arrangements for Australian Energy Markets
David Havyatt's review of governance arrangements for Australian Energy Markets: Submission in response to the draft report.
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