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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New rules will make household gas disconnections safer, cheaper and fairer – but not soon enough
The Australian Energy Market commission (AEMC) has made a final decision, responding to the Justice and Equity Centre’s proposal for new rules to regulate disconnections from the gas network. The AEMC’s decision creates a framework to minimise the cost of disconnections, providing much-needed consistency and transparency for consumers. When implemented it will ensure people disconnecting and those…
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The Energy: Who will carry the can for stranded gas
JEC Energy Director Douglas McCloskey expressed concerns that people will still pay unfair costs under proposed changes.
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Renew Economy: Regulator says consumers won’t be left holding bill for stranded gas networks
The JEC’s Douglas McCloskey welcomed proposed changes to make sure people aren’t stuck with unfair gas costs.
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Justice and Equity Centre welcomes AEMC gas network reforms but warns stronger action needed sooner
We welcome progress towards gas rules that are fit to manage the energy transition.
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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.