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[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

PIAC’s Energy and Water Consumers’ Advocacy Program works to make energy and water affordable and sustainable for all NSW households. We’re experts in energy and water policy, regulation, technology, markets and systems.

[Johanna Bowyer @johannabowyer]

Changing out worn out gas appliances with #electric appliances in #Victoria could provide $17 bn in consumer savings to 2050, far outweighing the $3.5 bn unrecovered costs gas distribution network businesses could face https://t.co/Qyf3ePv5XG

[Justice and Equity Centre (formerly PIAC) @jec_aus]

We need you and your organisation! #RaiseTheAge in #NSWPol is inviting organisations, groups and individual supporters to join us.
All you need to sign up is here: https://t.co/leNjtXOQaR

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

To improve social licence for energy projects we need a higher minimum baseline for stakeholder engagement and a new office to champion and coordinate benefits from the energy transition returning to host communities.

https://t.co/hM1i1ALIq1

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

The proposed rule change on community engagement does not go far enough. Transmission providers need to be forced to treat host communities, and consumers, as stakeholders whose licence to operate is needed for projects to go ahead.

https://t.co/kjjtduVRnX

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

The NSW Energy Saving Scheme (ESS) should align with other NSW energy strategies and help households on low incomes reduce their energy bills and emissions. It shouldn’t include gas connected appliances or have co-payments increased.

https://t.co/MZPk3UZuF2

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

Flexible trading could improve the efficiency of the market and increase the benefits flowing from distributed energy to all consumers. But to capture these benefits, households and small businesses need to be included in the scheme.

https://t.co/3b5vo8XUF1

[Stephanie Bashir @StephanieBashi2]

Australia needs to get on with delivering the transmission on which new renewable generation & batteries are dependent. We need a new approach. My Op Ed in @renew_economy

https://t.co/YjOkSntWhk

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

PIAC is out and about. Energy and Water director Douglas McCloskey leading discussion on electrification with @kelliecaught at the Roundtable Network of Consumer Advocates on Energy.

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

The role hydrogen plays in Australia's decarbonisation must be based on merit, promote the interests of the Australian not involve extra risks and costs for energy consumers.

https://t.co/9jzJs0EvfU

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

ACCC guidance on green claims is great, but guidance alone wont stop greenwashing. Stronger standards and enforcement are needed to protect consumers.

https://t.co/HejiU2bWx9

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

Strong pricing protection is crucial to addressing the disadvantages faced by people living in embedded networks. Better pricing can also help ensure embedded networks are only used to deliver real benefits for residents.

https://t.co/HJRIH1ltRg

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

We all know homes need to get off gas to improve household energy affordability and act on emissions reduction. More evidence is showing getting off gas is crucial to improving household health, especially for children.

https://t.co/hp0Qu8kvX9

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

We need better, well-managed network data to integrate renewables and manage networks efficiently for consumers, and help ensure new market arrangements and consumer protections work for all consumers.

https://t.co/gGMAOzDcBo

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

Triggers to reopen transmission investment tests help protect consumers from cost blowouts. The AER can't rely on businesses and should be doing more to ensure there are more robust tests and stronger enforcement.

https://t.co/USD2lv7CjE

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

We understand how much people are prepared to pay to avoid blackouts, it's not a blank cheque. Extending the interim reliability measure ignores this and lumps people with huge costs to pay for problems we don't have.

https://t.co/MrtOdRNzQq

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

We don't need Eraring beyond 2025. With a tight NSW budget, we should focus on measures that support the energy system transition, maintain a reliable system, and reduce energy costs for people struggling with the cost of living.

https://t.co/vhA8hXQoOA

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

How many billions in blowout are needed before we cut our losses and spend the money on cheaper, better options for taxpayers and consumers?
https://t.co/vIuNe3N2At

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

Alana West, PIAC Policy Officer for the Energy and Water Consumers’ Advocacy Program, joined 2SER Breakfast to explain why the gas we burn is such a hot topic.

https://t.co/1RqX4Y0iqD

[PIAC Energy @PIACenergy]

How gas pipelines are regulated has big implications for how much risk and cost consumers will carry as we electrify, and how people who can't get off gas are protected while we transition.

https://t.co/AB39mAsQSf

[Justice and Equity Centre (formerly PIAC) @jec_aus]

We’re joining #WearItPurple Day to emphasise our support for inclusive, visible, and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ young people.