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Peak Industry Body Appoints New Chair and Deputy Chair

The Australian Energy Council's Board has appointed AGL Energy's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Damien Nicks, as its new Chair.

BY Australian Energy Council Nov 27 2023

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AEC Statement on Expansion of Capacity Investment Scheme

The Federal Government's expansion of the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) is an important announcement that should accelerate the deployment of additional renewables and storage but is not without risk, according to the peak body for energy generators and retailers, the Australian Energy Council.

BY Australian Energy Council Nov 23 2023

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Energy Companies Support Financial Counselling Services

Energy industry members have stepped up to provide funding commitments to support financial counselling services, according to the peak body for retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council.

BY Australian Energy Council Nov 21 2023

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NSW Electricity Check Up Highlights Challenges of Transition

The peak body for electricity generators and retailers, the Australian Energy Council, said the report to the NSW Government illustrates the extreme challenges being thrown up by the energy market transition.

BY Australian Energy Council Sep 05 2023

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Statement on latest market assessment

The Australian Energy Market Operator's latest assessment of market demand and supply will act as a signal to the private sector to invest in new generation, the peak body for generators said.

BY Australian Energy Council Aug 31 2023

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Peak body says bill savings available to households

The peak body for electricity retailers, the Australian Energy Council, has supported the call by the ACCC for households and small businesses to take time to check if they are on the best electricity deal for their circumstances.

BY Australian Energy Council Aug 10 2023

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AEC welcomes Net Zero Plan

The peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council, welcomes the Federal Government's proposal to update Australia's Net Zero 2050 Plan and develop sectoral pathways to reducing emissions.

BY Australian Energy Council Jul 18 2023

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Default Market Offer confirmed as retailers work to deliver direct bill relief

Government rebates being delivered on electricity bills from July will make a real difference to the most vulnerable households and businesses, according to the peak body for retailers, the Australian Energy Council (AEC).

BY Australian Energy Council May 25 2023

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Victorian retailers exposed to greater market risk by regulated price decision

Victorian electricity retailers will be operating under ongoing financial pressure and greater market risks as a result of the Victorian regulated price cap announced today, according to the peak body for electricity retailers and generators.

BY Australian Energy Council May 25 2023

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Cross-industry initiative to provide one-off $7.75 million boost for financial counselling services

Australia's financial counselling services will receive a $7.75 million boost following a donation from a group of organisations from across the banking, finance, insurance, energy, telecommunications and online gambling sectors.

BY Australian Energy Council May 11 2023

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Budget: Positive steps for the transition, but more to be done on capacity

The energy industry welcomes steps in the Budget to progress the energy transition, and is looking forward to seeing more details on the Federal Government's underwriting of critical firming capacity, according to the peak body for retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council.

BY Australian Energy Council May 10 2023

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Retailers Partner to Deliver Direct Power Bill Relief

Electricity bill rebates being delivered through the Federal Government's $1.5 billion Energy Price Relief Plan will make a real difference for vulnerable households and businesses, according to the peak body for energy retailers, the Australian Energy Council (AEC).

BY Australian Energy Council May 09 2023

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Sarah McNamara discusses the Net Zero Authority announcement, ABC PM

On ABC PM Sarah McNamara discusses the Federal Government's Net Zero Authority announcement, saying the new authority will need to play a coordinating role and adjust its approach in each affected region. Listen to the discussion below or on ABC News here.

May 08 2023

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Statement on National Net Zero Authority

The peak body for electricity generators and retailers, the Australian Energy Council (AEC), said a national authority to support and complement existing work to manage the transition to a net zero emissions economy was welcome.

BY Australian Energy Council May 05 2023

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National EV Focus Welcomed

The national focus provided by the Federal Government's electric vehicle strategy will be critical to stronger uptake amongst motorists, according to the peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council.

BY Australian Energy Council Apr 19 2023

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Energy Industry Congratulates NSW Energy Minister

The peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council, congratulates the Hon Penny Sharpe, MLC on her appointment as NSW Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Environment and Heritage.

BY Australian Energy Council Apr 05 2023

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NPI Data Show Improvements in Emission Trends

The release of the latest National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data shows a fall in fine particulate emissions from coal-fired power stations for the fifth year in a row, while other emissions are in line with last year which was the lowest level for four years.

BY Australian Energy Council Apr 03 2023

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Strengthened Safeguard Mechanism Significant Step

The peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council, said the passage of the Safeguard Mechanism Bill marked a significant step in the country's efforts to address climate change.

BY Australian Energy Council Mar 30 2023

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Wholesale Cost Pressures Reflected in Regulated Electricity Prices

The peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council, says the draft Default Market Offer (DMO) and Victorian Default Offer (VDO) prices announced today reflect extremely tough market conditions.

BY Australian Energy Council Mar 15 2023

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Background Briefing: Retailers and Gas Supply for C&I customers

Key points Gas prices have been increasing over the last 12 months, primarily due to international factors.

BY Australian Energy Council Jan 25 2023

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