Our research | September 27, 2022
Effective Energy Consumer Advice Models
This research on effective consumer advice models was carried out by the Australian Energy Foundation under the Energy Consumers Australia Grants Program.
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Featured publication Hero publication Our research | April 10, 2024
Insights Report: Understanding the diversity of consumers and their experiences of the energy system
Our new Insights Report, created in partnership with the Sydney Community Forum, examines the diversity of consumers and their experiences of the energy system.
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Featured publication Hero publication Our research | April 10, 2024
Insights Report: Understanding the diversity of consumers and their experiences of the energy system
Our new Insights Report, created in partnership with the Sydney Community Forum, examines the diversity of consumers and their experiences of the energy system.
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Featured publication Hero publication Our research | April 4, 2024
Talking to consumers about energy bill reduction
Our latest consumer information research details qualitative insights from households and small businesses about energy bill reduction.
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Featured publication Hero publication Our research | March 26, 2024
Unlocking the Value of Community-Scale Storage for Consumers
We commissioned the Brattle Group to conduct initial research into the ‘missing middle’ in the storage market: community-scale batteries.
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Featured publication Hero publication Our research | January 12, 2024
Extreme heat resilience: lessons from Spain for Australia
A new report, Extreme heat resilience: lessons from Spain for Australia, shows what Spain is doing to combat extreme heat and what approaches Australia can use and learn from.
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Submissions | September 26, 2022
Submission to Energy Security Board on Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Issues Paper
As we discuss in our submission, implications for forecasting energy demand across the National Electricity Market (NEM) and the potential impact on future peak demand requirements should not be considered […]
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Submissions | September 21, 2022
Submission to AER on static zero limits for micro embedded generators
We support the AER’s statement that ‘the imposition of a static zero limit should be a rare event that happens in exceptional circumstances only.’
Our submission emphasises the following…
Featured publication Hero publication Presentations | September 19, 2022
Grants at a Glance-QLD
We are proud to have supported a wide range of grants with the potential to fundamentally change the way Queenslanders engage with, and benefit from, the energy market.
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Presentations | September 19, 2022
QLD Stakeholder Forum – Sep 22
These slides were presented at the Board Stakeholder Forum in Queensland on September 2022
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Featured publication Hero publication Presentations | September 6, 2022
Consumer challenges in the energy transition
Affordability is the number one priority issue for consumers. Energy Consumers Australia Chief Executive Officer Lynne Gallagher delivered this presentation to the Australian Energy Regulator’s Rate of Return Instrument Stakeholder Forum in July.
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Featured publication Papers | September 5, 2022
Unlocking Consumer DER Potential
Reaching carbon neutrality will require significant increases in electrification and clean energy resources when compared to historical levels.
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Submissions | September 5, 2022
Submission to The Energy Security Board’s data Strategy – Initial Reforms Consultation Paper
Reliable and accurate data allows decision-makers and advocates to identify emerging issues, draft solutions and evaluate their impacts
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Submissions | September 5, 2022
Submission to AEMC on amending the administered price cap
Despite its name, function, and intent, our understanding is that during the market disfunction in June 2022, the Administered Price Cap did not actually cap or reduce prices. As a result, this letter, representing our submission on this rule change, makes three primary points.
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Submissions | August 26, 2022
Submission to The Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water on Wholesale market monitoring and reporting reforms
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.
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