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The rate of return, and associated parameters, must be set at the lowest possible level that can reliably attract investment.

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Media release: Australian households with solar and batteries could be missing out on significant savings from Virtual Power Plants, as energy companies struggle to earn the trust of consumers. Our new report shows why a consumer duty and fairer rewards are overdue.

This will be one of the highest impact decisions for household energy bills in the coming years, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars. Find out about the Regulated Rate of Return, and why it matters.

Media release: Almost 1 in 3 Australian households report difficulty paying electricity bills over the last 6 months, as consumers are forced to navigate a complex and confusing market, research released today by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) shows.

Media release: Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) welcomes today's final determination on Enhancing Distribution Network Planning and Reporting as a key milestone in Australia's energy transition that could lead to significant benefits for all consumers.

Using grant funding from ECA, the University of NSW investigated how public EV charging can be optimised to benefit all consumers.

The Kelvin Trimper Scholarship is a consumer advocacy scholarship which supports an individual to build their knowledge, or to research innovative ideas that will improve outcomes for consumers in the Australian energy sector.

Joint letter from consumer groups and the social sector, addressed to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Energy Ministers, regarding the Rate of Return Instrument.