Publications
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Submission to the AEMC’s ‘Material change in network infrastructure project costs – draft determination
PIAC made a submission to the AEMC’s ‘Material change in network infrastructure project costs – draft determination’ (the Draft). The Draft sought to add clarity to the process for determining whether a material change in circumstances has occurred for projects under the Regulatory Investment Test and the subsequent course of action required. Our submission broadly…
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Submission to AEMC – Amending the Administered Price Cap
PIAC made a submission to the AEMC’s proposed rule change to temporarily increase the administered price cap. PIAC did not support the proposed rule, which we regarded as premature and potentially unnecessary. We argued that the AEMC should not increase the APC without completing an investigation into the role of generator behaviour in the challenges…
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Submission to AER Significant Price Reporting Guidelines Consultation Paper
PIAC made a submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) Significant Price Reporting Guidelines consultation paper. In this submission we expressed support for a framework to provide the AER with the necessary flexibility to tailor significant price reporting to the drivers of an event and the prevailing market conditions. Targeted and accessible reporting will assist stakeholders…
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Submission to IPARTs’ Draft Water Regulatory Framework
PIAC made a submission to IPARTs’ Draft Water Regulatory Framework (the Draft). The Draft proposes a new framework for how IPART sets water prices and regulates water businesses, in particular the Draft proposed an updated framework centred on the “3Cs” – customers, cost and credibility. PIAC was deeply involved throughout the development of the Draft.…
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Submission to Energy Ministers Amending the AER Wholesale Market Monitoring and Reporting Framework – Consultation Paper
PIAC made a submission to the Energy Ministers Amending the Australian Energy Regulator Wholesale Market Monitoring and Reporting Framework (WMMRF) consultation paper. The WMMRF makes the AER responsible for monitoring wholesale electricity markets in the NEM, to ensure effective competition and outcomes beneficial outcomes for consumers. However, the existing scope of powers is not sufficient…
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Submission to the Department of Industry Science and Resources (DISR) Securing Australia’s Domestic Gas Supply Consultation Paper
PIAC made a submission to the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources ‘Securing Australia’s domestic gas supply: issues paper’ (the Paper). The Paper sought feedback on how to strengthen Australian domestic gas supply. PIAC supported this review process, highlighting its important role in ensuring households have secure and affordable access to the energy they…
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Submission to OECC and NSW Treasury GreenPower Program Review Consultation
PIAC made a submission to the NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) and NSW Treasury’s GreenPower Program Review Consultation. GreenPower remains essential for energy consumers as the only robust and independently verified voluntary green energy product. It has a vital role in accelerating our energy system’s transition to be 100% renewable. The Review should…
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Submission to ESB Electric Vehicle Smart Charging – Issues Paper
PIAC made a submission to the Energy Security Board (ESB) Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Issues Paper. In this submission we noted the importance of electric vehciles (EVs) in enabling the electrification of transportation, supporting emissions reduction, increasing the flexibility of the energy system, and making progress on net zero goals. PIAC argued that a key…
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Submission to Energy Security Board’s Data Strategy
PIAC made a submission to the Energy Security Board’s Data Strategy – Initial Reforms Consultation Paper. In this submission we highlighted our concerns with the Paper’s assumption that barriers to data transfer are problems to be overcome, rather than oftentimes important consumer protections. We provided recommendations on how the ESB could implement data reform for…
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Submission to AEMC Transmission Planning and Investment Review – Contestability Options Paper
PIAC made a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) Transmission Planning and Investment Review – Contestability Options Paper. In this submission we noted that if appropriately implemented, contestability could provide a proportionate response to the risk of late or non-delivery of major transmission projects. Increased contestability in the provision of certain transmission activities…