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Submission on Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment, Draft Determination

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) sought submissions on a published a draft determination and draft rule for the Accelerating smart meter deployment rule change.

Smart meters are essential for effective integration of consumer energy resources (CER) in Australian households and small businesses, providing increased visibility and control for consumers over their electricity consumption and energy bills. The CEC is supportive of the core and supporting reforms proposed in the draft determination, aimed at maximising consumer benefits and increasing data visibility for distribution businesses.

The intended fast-track rule change ensures the proposed 2030 universal smart meter deployment target is achievable and the CEC believes this change will provide increased benefits to both consumers and industry.

Submission on the Climate Change Authority’s Targets, Pathways and Progress issues paper

The Climate Change Authority invited Australians to have their say on 2035 emissions reduction targets to be included in Australia’s new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

Submission to Solar Sunshot Consultation

The Australian Government has committed $1 billion to the Solar Sunshot program, designed to commercialise Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) innovations domestically and enhance Australian solar manufacturing capacity.

Submission on SA Power Networks Determination 2025–30

The Australian Energy Regulator sought submissions on their Issues Paper for SA Power Networks’ (SAPN) Electricity Distribution Determination 2025–30.

The CEC’s response analyses and proposes recommendations surrounding SAPN’s Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Integration Strategy within the Determination. This is supported by five business cases including, CER Integration, Network Visibility, CER Compliance, Demand Flexibility, and an Innovation Fund.

Levelised Cost of Electricity Review

An independent report commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and conducted by Egis, a leading global consulting, construction and engineering firm, has confirmed that nuclear is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.

Submission on draft South Australian Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Regulations

The South Australian Department of Mining and Energy sought views on draft regulations for the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act.

Submission on federal environmental law reform

The federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water sought submissions on draft policy and provisions on "nature positive" federal environmental law reform.

Submission on Energy and Electricity Sector Plan

The Australian government sought views on aspects of the energy transformation to achieve the 2030 emissions reduction target and net zero by 2050 while ensuring a reliable, secure and affordable energy supply.