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News
15 October 2025
How data centres are reshaping Australia’s energy landscape
Every time you ask ChatGPT a question or stream your favourite show, large data centres full of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity.
Research
03 December 2025
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) on the Solar Sharer Offer Consultation Paper 2025-26
We welcome the ambition for the Solar Sharer Offer to play a key role in maximising the benefits of abundant solar generation – and ensuring those benefits are shared equitably by all consumers.
News
29 October 2025
Simplicity doesn't equal higher engagement
Most households in the National Electricity Market can choose their electricity retailer. In theory, this should foster competition - but evidence suggests otherwise.
News
18 December 2025
Smart meter real-time data decision a win for consumers, ECA says
Media release: Energy Consumers Australia is delighted that its advocacy for consumers has been recognised by the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) final determination on real-time data for smart meters.
Research
03 December 2025
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)'s review of the Default Market Offer (DMO) issues paper 2026-27
Our response to the AER’s review of the Default Market Offer for 2026–27 calls for a genuine safety net for disengaged and vulnerable consumers, especially amid rising energy prices and cost-of-living pressures.
Research
22 December 2025
Joint submission to the Essential Services Commission (Victoria), responding to request for comment paper, Victorian Default Offer 2026-27
Energy Consumers Australia has made a joint submission with other Victorian consumer advocates on the Victorian Default Offer 2026-27 (VDO) Request for Comment Paper. 
Research
17 November 2025
Submission to the AEMC’s Integrated Distribution System Planning Directions Paper
We commend the AEMC for the general approach taken in the IDSP Directions Paper and are pleased to see alignment with our proposed rule change.
Research
21 October 2025
Submission to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee into Electricity Supply for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles offer perhaps the greatest opportunity for consumers in the energy transition by significantly reducing their energy costs.
News
11 June 2025
Gas distribution network rule changes: what you need to know
We've submitted four rule changes to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to amend the National Gas Rules and protect consumers in a declining gas network.
Document
15 January 2026
Submission to the AEMC's Draft Determination on Customer-initiated gas abolishment and disconnection
We support the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)'s draft determination to improve clarity for households and small businesses seeking to cease gas use. Clearer information about retail contract termination is needed, to help ensure certainty for consumers about billing, liability and safety.

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