Energy
Media and commentary related to our work to protect consumer rights and ensure everyone in our community can access the affordable, efficient and clean energy they need.
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2SER: NT energy system letting down First Nations families
Solicitor Petra Franks joined 2SER to discuss our collaborative work to improve energy access for First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.
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The Energy: Industry weighs costs and benefits of real-time meter data
We explained how the challenge of implementing useful meter data for networks and consumers is in part a legacy of a disastrous historical policy decision.
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The Energy: Energy rule maker weighs equity in gas ‘death spiral’
The energy market rule-maker will examine how to fairly share gas distribution network ‘stranding’ costs, following proposals by the JEC and Energy Consumers Australia.
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NSW gas customers to be hit with millions to pay disconnection costs for others
Energy experts at the Justice and Equity Centre say gas consumers in NSW face unfair extra costs following yesterday’s determination by the Australian Energy Regular (AER).
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Renew Economy: Generators clash over Vales Point cash demand, but small retailers say they are the real victims
We expressed concerns around demands for funding from one of NSW’s last coal power plants.
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ABC News: As household solar and batteries grow in Australia, a new market is emerging for the data sitting behind smart meters
Douglas McCloskey, Program Director of our Energy and Water Justice team, said customers should have better access to their smart meter data.
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The Saturday Paper: How Santos targets climate activists with ‘lawfare’
Principal Solicitor Ellen Tilbury explained why Santos’ legal tactic could curtail public interest litigation.
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ABC Radio National: Broken Hill residents “lose trust” in power grid
Craig Memery, a Senior Advisor in our Energy and Water team, explained why regional communities need urgent energy grid upgrades.
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NSW Consumer Energy Strategy provides a welcome vision for reform
The NSW Government’s Consumer Energy Strategy commits to ambitious targets, but further detail will be vital to make meaningful change.
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Renew Economy: NSW aims for a million solar battery homes in landmark consumer energy strategy for no coal grid
Energy and Water Justice Program Director Douglas McCloskey said reforms are making the system fairer, but much more is needed.