Energy and water
Media and commentary related to our work to protect and advance consumer protections for essential services, and accelerate a just transition to net zero.
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The Energy: Fresh bid for market solution to system security threat
We welomed a move to shorter term market solutions that should provide better system security and protection for consumers.
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2SER: Rule Changes for a Fairer Gas System
Kira van Os joined 2SER Breakfast to explain rule changes for a fairer gas system.
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Protecting households stuck with gas from unfair costs
We helped secure a win making gas network costs fairer, with new connections now charged to the consumers requesting them.
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SwitchedOn podcast: Are households becoming shock absorbers for the energy transition?
Australia could be leaning too heavily on households to improve demand flexibility, says Craig Memery.
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ABC: Australia’s race to rewire the country amid a global transmission boom is not unique
Senior Advisor Craig Memery said way transmission costs are being paid risks the social licence for the transition.
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The Energy: Push for consumer duty as energy market grows more complex
Energy and Water Program Director Douglas McCloskey stressed the importance of getting new protections right.
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Renew Economy: Customers should pay to quit gas, says rule maker, but with strict rules around “actual costs” of disconnection
We argued for a national framework around gas disconnection to prevent uncertainty for people getting off gas.
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Reforms to improve energy for 95,000 households in NSW welcomed by energy advocates
Reforms to embedded networks are a big step forward, but fundamental issues remain.
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The Australian: Solar users told to get smart with excess power
Senior Energy Advisor Craig Memery highlighted transparency issues with the export costs of household solar but said focus should be on the bigger issues.
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Australia’s Net Zero Plan: A Critical Moment for Inclusive Climate Action
Our Energy and Water Justice team is working to ensure our energy system transition is fast, just and focussed on solutions that work for people.