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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AFR: Why Sydney Water wants to increase bills by a third to $1491 a year
We advocated for water users, arguing the cost of improving infrastructure should not be recovered in bills.
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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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Renew Economy: ‘Not fair’ to force consumers to pay for gas death spiral, says advocate
Our submission says it’s not fair to charge people today for the gas network’s future problems.
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2SER: A Roadmap to Efficient and Electric Homes for Everyone
Alana West joined 2SER to explain how our new roadmap can help ensure everyone is included in the energy transition.
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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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Renew Economy: The new Parliament can secure a sustainable future for Australian homes. Here’s how.
Alana West sets out how our Roadmap for Efficient and Electric Homes provides the Government with a pathway to a fair energy transition.
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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.