Energy Consumers Australia
@energyconsumersaus.bsky.social
We're the national voice for residential and small business energy consumers in Australia. We provide and enable evidence-based advocacy to the energy sector on the issues that affect energy consumers. energyconsumersaustralia.com.au
New research shows most (51%) NSW landlords support minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes, while only a quarter oppose the idea.
NSW Landlord Attitudes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Rental Homes | Energy Consumers Australia
Most NSW landlords support minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes: new research shows the majority of landlords support minimum standards, with only a quarter opposed to the idea. NSW La...
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Finish this sentence: It's time to electrify Australia because... ⚡⚡⚡ Together with a coalition of almost 50 other organisations, we're calling on the federal government to accelerate electrification for Australia's households, transport, agriculture, industry, resources and commercial buildings.
Everyone wins when Australia electrifies 💪 We’re joining with 30+ consumer, business, civil society and research groups to launch a campaign to #ElectrifyAustralia Find out more: electrifyaustralia.org.au
Investing in solar and battery storage has slashed Ellen Litchfield's diesel usage, translating into significant cost savings for the South Australian Pastoralist. #ElectrifyAustralia
Every person in Australia deserves access to reliable, affordable and renewable energy. That's why we're part of Electrify Australia, a growing movement of consumer, business, civil society and research groups.
Can gas networks be trusted to price fairly on their own? The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) thinks so, according to its latest draft determination on gas networks in transition. We disagree.
The AEMC's proposed gas rules leave households and businesses to pay for network investors' bad bets | Energy Consumers Australia
The AEMC's proposed gas rules leave households and businesses to pay for network investors' bad bets
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Today's draft decision by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is a step in the wrong direction. loom.ly/nB5_aUE
"Profound disappointment and a step in the wrong direction": Energy Consumers Australia responds to the AEMC's draft determination on Gas Networks in Transition | Energy Consumers Australia
"Profound disappointment and a step in the wrong direction": Energy Consumers Australia responds to the AEMC's draft determination on Gas Networks in Transition
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"Our joint letter to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) makes a simple request - maximise every cent possible back to households and small businesses facing cost-of-living pressures." Read more in @yahoonewsau.bsky.social https://loom.ly/p2OLe-w
Call to cut energy bill premium to ease cost of living
Australians are paying unfair premiums for energy transmission infrastructure while many struggle with cost of living pressures, consumer groups claim.
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This is one of the most significant opportunities to drive down household and small business energy bills in the years ahead. 🔗 energyconsumersaustralia.com.au/news/joint-l...
Our research finds reducing electricity bills is a primary driver for household battery purchases. So how come, if VPPs represent significant energy bill savings potential for consumers, there is such limited uptake? Read more at the link: https://loom.ly/TiW1OXo
Aussies missing out on VPP savings because of distrust
A new report says Australian households with solar and batteries could be missing out on significant savings from VPPs.
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Virtual Power Plants #VPPs are expected to play a central role in lowering electricity system costs for all consumers. So why is uptake so limited, despite the recent surge in household battery storage systems? Our new report digs into data from our latest consumer survey: loom.ly/z52Rwgs
Consumers are being forced to navigate an increasingly complex energy market, supported by inconsistent or inadequate protections. A 'consumer duty' could help tilt the scales by shifting responsibility onto energy providers - read more in CHOICE 🔗 https://loom.ly/4nVphWo
High-pressure sales tactics here to stay - CHOICE
A review from the ACCC falls short of a ban on door-knocking and cold calling.
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We welcome changes announced today by Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, to the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and the expansion of the scheme to cover solar systems of up to 1MW.
It's one of the most important decisions influencing how much Australian households and small businesses pay for energy, and many people don't know about it (🧵)
"It really highlights the different experiences of people in our community. Energy, in particular, puts acute pressure on them." - Ashley Bradshaw, @energyconsumersaus.bsky.social Explore in-depth insights from our latest consumer survey, via the SwitchedOn podcast 🎧
Why many Australian consumers want less to do with the energy system
Australian households may be feeling slightly less pressure paying their energy bills, but the latest Consumer Energy Report Card from Energy Consumers Australia shows the cost of electricity remains
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Registrations now open for Foresighting Forum 2027! Our annual energy conference, which centres the needs and experiences of Australian energy consumers, is back for another year. 🗓️ 24-25 February 2027 📍 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW Find out more and register at: https://loom.ly/t0DT3po
Under the current rules, when one household disconnects from the gas network, the cost of maintaining those pipes doesn't disappear - it simply shifts onto the shoulders of the neighbours who are still connected.
The great gas disconnect: Why Australia needs a managed exit strategy for stranded gas network
The burden of a dying gas industry must be shared proportionately between network investors, governments, and consumers.
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The results of our latest energy consumer survey are out! Our Consumer Energy Report Card reveals insights from a national survey of more than 4,500 Australian households about their experiences with energy.
We're pleased to see the announcement this week that energy retailer, Origin Energy, will refund more than $270,000 to 4,500 of its customers on "Ongoing Saver" electricity plans. loom.ly/iZRqaoY
Origin Energy to refund customers after ACCC investigation
Origin Energy Limited will refund over $270,000 to more than 4,500 customers after an ACCC investigation into allegedly misleading representations regarding Origin’s “Ongoing Saver” residential electricity plan.
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We are delighted that the ACCC, in its latest Inquiry into the National Electricity Market report today, has backed our call for a consumer duty in Australia's energy markets.
@energyconsumersaus.bsky.social's Brendan French and James Schiphorst recently took our research into electrification benefits for Australian households and small businesses to decision-makers in Canberra 🧵
From today, the Australian Government's Solar Sharer Offer becomes available to Australian energy consumers in NSW, SE QLD and SA. Free electricity, what's not to like?! ⚡ Well, our analysis shows some consumers won't be able to take advantage of it, and some may even be worse off (🧵)
The Solar Sharer Offer will be available soon – but how many consumers will sign up? And should they? | Energy Consumers Australia
The Solar Sharer Offer will be available soon – but how many consumers will sign up? And should they?
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This could be one of the highest impact decisions for household energy bills in the coming years, with savings estimated at around $1.1 billion for consumers... and most people don't know about it! 🧵
One of the highest impact decisions for home energy bills is about to be made. Here’s why it matters | Energy Consumers Australia
One of the highest impact decisions for home energy bills is about to be made. Here’s why it matters
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What does electricity use look like for a 'typical' household? Spoiler alert: there isn't one(!) 😬 We've analysed smart meter data to understand how households in Australia's sunshine state use electricity. The numbers show... 🧵
We're pleased to see the NSW Government announce its Home Energy Saver program today ⚡ 🧵
The Australian Government's Solar Sharer Offer will soon come into effect. But who will sign up - and, importantly, should they? Our survey data about consumer awareness, and likely take-up, provides some clues 👉👉 https://loom.ly/d4Z5O4w
The Solar Sharer Offer will be available soon – but how many consumers will sign up? And should they? | Energy Consumers Australia
The Solar Sharer Offer will be available soon – but how many consumers will sign up? And should they?
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The consumer benefits of going all-electric are clear. The sooner households and small businesses are supported to make the switch, the sooner they can lock them in. Read more in @reneweconomy.com.au: https://loom.ly/HOrlKJE
Australia endorses ambitious new global electrification target to hasten exit from fossil fuels
Australia endorses ambitious new global electrification target that it hopes will help accelerate shift from fossil fuels.
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Today's release of a new economic analysis framework, developed by CSIRO and initiated and funded by Energy Consumers Australia, will provide the fundamental evidence base for more efficient electricity system planning and least-cost energy policy and program design.
What is the value of energy efficiency and flexible demand? A new tool will help us find out | Energy Consumers Australia
What is the value of energy efficiency and flexible demand? A new tool will help us find out
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'Out of Gas', released this week by @grattaninstitute.bsky.social, shows gas use in Australia is declining. At the household level, the report shows residential gas use peaked in 2020 (🧵)
Gas usage has peaked and is now in structural decline across Australia, report says
Grattan Institute calls on Labor to set policies that will further reduce the use of gas in order to meet net zero targets
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Reforming the Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) is vital to minimising unnecessary energy costs paid by consumers. 🧵