Energy Consumers Australia
@energyconsumersaus.bsky.social
We're the national voice for residential and small business energy consumers in Australia. We provide and enable evidence-based advocacy to the energy sector on the issues that affect energy consumers.
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Join us at Foresighting Forum 2026, where you'll hear from keynote speakers Luiz Gonzalez, Prof Harriet Thomson + Prof Robert Gross (@ukerc.bsky.social), who will offer international perspectives on key consumer issues, from energy hardship to AI. Last minute tickets now available: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Join us at Foresighting Forum 2026, where you'll hear from keynote speakers Luiz Gonzalez, Prof Harriet Thomson + Prof Robert Gross (@ukerc.bsky.social), who will offer international perspectives on key consumer issues, from energy hardship to AI. Last minute tickets now available: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
February 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Join us at Foresighting Forum 2026, where you'll hear from keynote speakers Luiz Gonzalez, Prof Harriet Thomson + Prof Robert Gross (@ukerc.bsky.social), who will offer international perspectives on key consumer issues, from energy hardship to AI. Last minute tickets now available: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
What's your relationship status? For many Australian energy consumers... it's complicated 💔
Our survey shows 58% of Australian households want a "basic relationship" with Australia's energy system - but that's far from reality.
Dig into the data: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Our survey shows 58% of Australian households want a "basic relationship" with Australia's energy system - but that's far from reality.
Dig into the data: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
February 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
What's your relationship status? For many Australian energy consumers... it's complicated 💔
Our survey shows 58% of Australian households want a "basic relationship" with Australia's energy system - but that's far from reality.
Dig into the data: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Our survey shows 58% of Australian households want a "basic relationship" with Australia's energy system - but that's far from reality.
Dig into the data: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
“If governments and regulators are prepared to act, they can design systems that keep households connected while still allowing energy businesses to remain viable.” 🔗 RMIT research, funded by an @energyconsumersaus.bsky.social grant: https://loom.ly/ZXgB9hQ
Banning energy disconnections shouldn’t destabilise markets, study finds
Approaches by some European countries and Australia to protect energy consumers could help countries worldwide phase out harmful electricity disconnections without destabilising power markets, new research has found.
www.rmit.edu.au
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“If governments and regulators are prepared to act, they can design systems that keep households connected while still allowing energy businesses to remain viable.” 🔗 RMIT research, funded by an @energyconsumersaus.bsky.social grant: https://loom.ly/ZXgB9hQ
📢 Last chance to access Standard ticket pricing for Foresighting Forum 2026 - standard pricing ends 13 Feb. Find out more about sessions, speakers and tickets 👉 https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
📢 Last chance to access Standard ticket pricing for Foresighting Forum 2026 - standard pricing ends 13 Feb. Find out more about sessions, speakers and tickets 👉 https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Our 2026 Foresighting Forum is fast approaching - and this is your last week to secure tickets at standard rates!
Get yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Get yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Our 2026 Foresighting Forum is fast approaching - and this is your last week to secure tickets at standard rates!
Get yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Get yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
This year's Foresighting Forum debate promises to be a lively, provocative discussion, where energy experts and advocates will be pitted against one another to discuss important energy issues for consumers.
Standard tickets are now available - secure yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Standard tickets are now available - secure yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM
This year's Foresighting Forum debate promises to be a lively, provocative discussion, where energy experts and advocates will be pitted against one another to discuss important energy issues for consumers.
Standard tickets are now available - secure yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Standard tickets are now available - secure yours today: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Did you know that, as well as our reports on key consumer energy issues, you can access data from our long-running Australian energy consumer surveys at our website? loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Consumer Energy Report Card data | Energy Consumers Australia
Access survey data from our Consumer Energy Report Card. Consumer Energy Report Card data
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January 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Did you know that, as well as our reports on key consumer energy issues, you can access data from our long-running Australian energy consumer surveys at our website? loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Electrification is often considered a technical task: swap out a gas appliance for an electric one = job done ✅
But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.
Read more about the factors influencing real-world small business decisions + what needs to change: https://loom.ly/M-5HNQo
But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.
Read more about the factors influencing real-world small business decisions + what needs to change: https://loom.ly/M-5HNQo
What small businesses are telling us about electrification – and what needs to change | Energy Consumers Australia
What small businesses are telling us about electrification – and what needs to change
energyconsumersaustralia.com.au
January 22, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Electrification is often considered a technical task: swap out a gas appliance for an electric one = job done ✅
But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.
Read more about the factors influencing real-world small business decisions + what needs to change: https://loom.ly/M-5HNQo
But for small businesses, the reality can be very different.
Read more about the factors influencing real-world small business decisions + what needs to change: https://loom.ly/M-5HNQo
Australians are electrifying their homes and businesses by investing in consumer energy resources - but access isn't currently shared equitably.
Read more in The New Daily: https://loom.ly/8wA9sZo
Read more in The New Daily: https://loom.ly/8wA9sZo
Australia’s home electrification boom has an equity problem
Australia's home electrification boom is helping some more than others. These are the households being left behind.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Australians are electrifying their homes and businesses by investing in consumer energy resources - but access isn't currently shared equitably.
Read more in The New Daily: https://loom.ly/8wA9sZo
Read more in The New Daily: https://loom.ly/8wA9sZo
Your last chance to access earlybird tickets to our annual consumer-focused energy conference, before our offer ends this week! 🎟️
Register today at: https://bit.ly/ff26-soc
Discounts apply for groups of 5 or more.
Register today at: https://bit.ly/ff26-soc
Discounts apply for groups of 5 or more.
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Your last chance to access earlybird tickets to our annual consumer-focused energy conference, before our offer ends this week! 🎟️
Register today at: https://bit.ly/ff26-soc
Discounts apply for groups of 5 or more.
Register today at: https://bit.ly/ff26-soc
Discounts apply for groups of 5 or more.
Want to learn more about critical Australian consumer energy issues and how to address them? Download our 2026 Foresighting Forum program to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Want to learn more about critical Australian consumer energy issues and how to address them? Download our 2026 Foresighting Forum program to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
The earlybird ticket offer for our 2026 Foresighting Forum has been extended - but be quick! Access the best price for our annual consumer-focused energy conference, by purchasing your ticket before January 21.
Head to our website to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Head to our website to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The earlybird ticket offer for our 2026 Foresighting Forum has been extended - but be quick! Access the best price for our annual consumer-focused energy conference, by purchasing your ticket before January 21.
Head to our website to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Head to our website to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
With parts of the country experiencing heatwave conditions this week, the ability to keep homes cool and connected is front of mind for many consumers. (🧵)
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
With parts of the country experiencing heatwave conditions this week, the ability to keep homes cool and connected is front of mind for many consumers. (🧵)
2025 has been a big year as the energy transition accelerates and important reforms shape Australia’s energy future for households and small businesses.
We’ve been working hard to make sure our energy system is equitable, accessible, good value for money + enables ownership + shared benefit. (1/2)
We’ve been working hard to make sure our energy system is equitable, accessible, good value for money + enables ownership + shared benefit. (1/2)
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
2025 has been a big year as the energy transition accelerates and important reforms shape Australia’s energy future for households and small businesses.
We’ve been working hard to make sure our energy system is equitable, accessible, good value for money + enables ownership + shared benefit. (1/2)
We’ve been working hard to make sure our energy system is equitable, accessible, good value for money + enables ownership + shared benefit. (1/2)
"We found that disconnection rates more than double during extreme heat."
'The Right to Power' report, funded by an Energy Consumers Australia grant, identifies six actions to reduce disconnections, improve energy security + keep First Nations people connected to power. https://loom.ly/eejQT50
'The Right to Power' report, funded by an Energy Consumers Australia grant, identifies six actions to reduce disconnections, improve energy security + keep First Nations people connected to power. https://loom.ly/eejQT50
Protecting First Nations communities from frequent power disconnections in Australia’s hottest regions - The Policymaker
Remote First Nations communities face extreme heat and frequent disconnections from electricity when pre-paid credit runs out. Targeted policies could prevent life-threatening outages.
thepolicymaker.appi.org.au
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"We found that disconnection rates more than double during extreme heat."
'The Right to Power' report, funded by an Energy Consumers Australia grant, identifies six actions to reduce disconnections, improve energy security + keep First Nations people connected to power. https://loom.ly/eejQT50
'The Right to Power' report, funded by an Energy Consumers Australia grant, identifies six actions to reduce disconnections, improve energy security + keep First Nations people connected to power. https://loom.ly/eejQT50
Announcing keynote speakers for our 2026 Foresighting Forum!
Earlybird tickets are available until December 31 - head to our website for more information: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Earlybird tickets are available until December 31 - head to our website for more information: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Foresighting Forum 2026: Flick the switch | Energy Consumers Australia
Our annual energy conference that challenges you to think like a consumer is back for another year! Find out all you need to know, what's on and how to register.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Announcing keynote speakers for our 2026 Foresighting Forum!
Earlybird tickets are available until December 31 - head to our website for more information: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Earlybird tickets are available until December 31 - head to our website for more information: loom.ly/2hfz7vY
Reserve your spot at Foresighting Forum 2026 with earlybird ticketing rates until 31 Dec. Join innovators and decision-makers this March in Sydney to explore how to supercharge the shift to an energy system that’s affordable, clean and reliable for all Australians: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Reserve your spot at Foresighting Forum 2026 with earlybird ticketing rates until 31 Dec. Join innovators and decision-makers this March in Sydney to explore how to supercharge the shift to an energy system that’s affordable, clean and reliable for all Australians: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has finalised a change to the National Gas Rules, proposed by Energy Consumers Australia, that requires new gas customers to pay the full, cost-reflective price of connecting to the network for the first time. loom.ly/_hYnCXo
Gas distribution network rule changes: what you need to know | Energy Consumers Australia
We've submitted four rule changes to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) to amend the National Gas Rules and protect consumers in a declining gas network.
loom.ly
December 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has finalised a change to the National Gas Rules, proposed by Energy Consumers Australia, that requires new gas customers to pay the full, cost-reflective price of connecting to the network for the first time. loom.ly/_hYnCXo
"Without ...mandatory enforceable standards, renters are going to keep living in homes that are too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and very expensive to run." - Ashley Bradshaw, speaks to SBS News about our latest Consumer Energy Report Card Survey.
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🗞️ loom.ly/j0hADbo
What Australians now expect from landlords
As new minimum standards start to gain traction, so too are expectations that landlords — at least in part — cover the cost of meeting them.
loom.ly
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
"Without ...mandatory enforceable standards, renters are going to keep living in homes that are too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and very expensive to run." - Ashley Bradshaw, speaks to SBS News about our latest Consumer Energy Report Card Survey.
🗞️ loom.ly/j0hADbo
🗞️ loom.ly/j0hADbo
Data from our latest Consumer Energy Report Card survey is out! 👀
Our survey of over 4,000 households tracks consumer priorities, around energy, including affordability, energy literacy, attitudes to the renewables transition & more. 📊 Access the data + summary report: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Our survey of over 4,000 households tracks consumer priorities, around energy, including affordability, energy literacy, attitudes to the renewables transition & more. 📊 Access the data + summary report: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Consumer Energy Report Card data | Energy Consumers Australia
Access survey data from our Consumer Energy Report Card.
energyconsumersaustralia.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Data from our latest Consumer Energy Report Card survey is out! 👀
Our survey of over 4,000 households tracks consumer priorities, around energy, including affordability, energy literacy, attitudes to the renewables transition & more. 📊 Access the data + summary report: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
Our survey of over 4,000 households tracks consumer priorities, around energy, including affordability, energy literacy, attitudes to the renewables transition & more. 📊 Access the data + summary report: https://loom.ly/rg2nwtg
The latest Australian Energy Regulator (AER) Annual Retail Markets Report shows that, despite temporary relief measures delivered by federal and some state governments, energy affordability remains a key concern, particularly for low-income households.
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The latest Australian Energy Regulator (AER) Annual Retail Markets Report shows that, despite temporary relief measures delivered by federal and some state governments, energy affordability remains a key concern, particularly for low-income households.
Could you be our next Kelvin Trimper Scholar? There's just days left to apply for a consumer advocacy scholarship worth up to $10,000! 🗓️ Apply today: https://loom.ly/1bsC7Wg
#ConsumerAdvocacy #Scholarship #EnergyConsumers
#ConsumerAdvocacy #Scholarship #EnergyConsumers
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Could you be our next Kelvin Trimper Scholar? There's just days left to apply for a consumer advocacy scholarship worth up to $10,000! 🗓️ Apply today: https://loom.ly/1bsC7Wg
#ConsumerAdvocacy #Scholarship #EnergyConsumers
#ConsumerAdvocacy #Scholarship #EnergyConsumers
Our 2024-25 Annual Report highlights the impacts we have delivered for consumers over the past 12 months, and shows where we have moved the dial to help build an energy system that truly reflects their needs, wants, and values.
Learn more about our impact: https://loom.ly/DevLGK8
Learn more about our impact: https://loom.ly/DevLGK8
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Our 2024-25 Annual Report highlights the impacts we have delivered for consumers over the past 12 months, and shows where we have moved the dial to help build an energy system that truly reflects their needs, wants, and values.
Learn more about our impact: https://loom.ly/DevLGK8
Learn more about our impact: https://loom.ly/DevLGK8
Applications for our 2026 Kelvin Trimper Scholarship close next week! 📢 Find out more and apply today: https://loom.ly/1bsC7Wg
#grants #scholarship #SAPowerNetworks
#grants #scholarship #SAPowerNetworks
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Applications for our 2026 Kelvin Trimper Scholarship close next week! 📢 Find out more and apply today: https://loom.ly/1bsC7Wg
#grants #scholarship #SAPowerNetworks
#grants #scholarship #SAPowerNetworks
Did you know some First Nations customers are disconnected from electricity nearly every week? The Right to Power is the first national investigation into First Nations’ experiences of prepayment for electricity.
Listen to the SwitchedOn podcast for more: https://loom.ly/67_hrzE
Listen to the SwitchedOn podcast for more: https://loom.ly/67_hrzE
SwitchedOn podcast: The scandal of weekly power cuts in First Nations communities
Lauren Mellor from Original Power and Dr Tom Longden from Western Sydney University discuss their new report that exposes the staggering human and systemic toll of prepaid electricity systems.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Did you know some First Nations customers are disconnected from electricity nearly every week? The Right to Power is the first national investigation into First Nations’ experiences of prepayment for electricity.
Listen to the SwitchedOn podcast for more: https://loom.ly/67_hrzE
Listen to the SwitchedOn podcast for more: https://loom.ly/67_hrzE