Our new report calls on governments to ensure consumers are supported in electrifying, by: ⚡ Establishing national electrification targets ⚡ Lowering electrification costs ⚡ Planning for how the costs of the transition from gas will be funded Read the full recommendations: https://loom.ly/s1e8x4Y

Our new report, released today, includes six recommendations for federal, state and territory governments to ensure households and small businesses are supported in the transition away from gas. Read it here: https://www.energyconsumersaustralia.com.au/our-work/research/power-move

Australian Energy Week is an annual conference and exhibition for the entire energy value chain, and we're proud to be supporting partners of the event in 2026! Register using code 'ECA10' for 10% off: https://loom.ly/e59Uiao

Energy Efficiency Council's National Conference is happening next month - have you secured your ticket yet? We’re proud to be a partner on the Conference and we would love to see you there! 🎟️ https://loom.ly/As9OlVA

How do electricity disconnections affect energy consumers? And how do disconnection rates compare between Australia and overseas? Nicola Willand (Associate Professor, RMIT) addresses these questions and more, in conversation with SwitchedOn: https://loom.ly/EyZLUmQ

As electrification accelerates, our proposed Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) rule changes seek to protect consumers by reducing unnecessary gas network spending and ensuring those who are unable to get off gas aren't left footing the bill.

New research, supported by @energyconsumersaus.bsky.social, looks at necessary EV charging network requirements to support more Australians to electrify. Read more in @theconversation.com https://loom.ly/FS0r4pA

New national research shows Australians view the practice of offering new energy customers cheaper deals as unfair, while most believe it should be a legal requirement for energy providers to provide suitable, good-value plans. Find out more in our latest analysis: https://loom.ly/IEgkg2M

We're proud to be supporting partners of Australian Energy Week 2026, the annual event that brings together key energy supply chain stakeholders, from industry leaders to emerging innovators. 🎫 Register today using promo code 'ECA10' to save 10% off your registration fee: https://loom.ly/e59Uiao

Submissions to the AEMC's 'Gas Networks in Transition' directions paper, based on our proposed gas network rule changes, are now open until April 30, with a public forum to be held on April 9. Read more in The Energy: https://loom.ly/4zj3VX4 Make a submission: https://loom.ly/YGAZ7wQ

We're proud to sponsor this year's Energy Efficiency Council National Conference! 🗓️ 27 & 28 May 2026 📍 UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney 🔗 Find out more: https://loom.ly/As9OlVA

A new report explores different community partnership models for renewable energy projects, from Australia and overseas + explores how community benefits can best be shared 🎙️ https://loom.ly/Ss6RLoc Supported by an energyconsumersaus.bsky.social grant

Energy consumers often aren't in the room when decisions are made about how much energy costs, how accessible it is, or what rights and protections are available to them. That's why we were set up by government, as an independent organisation to advocate on their behalf. 🧵

New modelling, commissioned with Dynamic Analysis for Energy Consumers Australia, shows the risks to South Australian households as the gas network transitions – as well as the significant savings available to consumers through electrification 💡 Access it here: https://loom.ly/8DeXanM

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship winners! 🎉 🏅 Gill Owen Scholar: Emma Bacon, Sweltering Cities energyconsumersaustralia.com.au/gill-owen-sc... 🏅 Kelvin Trimper Scholar: Jumeka Saunders energyconsumersaustralia.com.au/kelvin-trimp...

And that’s a wrap! A big thank you to all our speakers, participants, and sponsors for helping to Flick the Switch at Foresighting Forum 2026. Now, the real work begins: where we’ll roll up our sleeves and continue building a better energy future. Will you join us? https://loom.ly/p3gaWWw

Professor Harriet Thomson gave us much to consider in this morning's keynote address at Foresighting Forum 2026. Harriet shared lessons from the EU on alleviating energy hardship, which was followed by a discussion with Travers McLeod, chaired by Dr Caroline Valente. 🧵

Are you caffeinated and ready for day two of Foresighting Forum 2026? ☕ Join the discussion here, on LinkedIn and Facebook, where we'll be sharing highlights from day two! 🧠 LinkedIn: https://loom.ly/RpuV37M Facebook: https://loom.ly/YirSCE8

That's a wrap on day one of Foresighting Forum 2026! Today's sessions covered an array of energy issues for Australian households and small businesses, from trust in the energy transition, to AI and data centre impacts - as well as tips on how to achieve change when advocating on their behalf.

"Given the speed and importance of the energy transition, energy market governance should be left only in the hands of government." That was the topic of this year's eagerly-awaited Foresighting Forum #FF26 debate! What do you think (without swiping through to see who won 🫣)?

In his opening address, @energyconsumersaus.bsky.social CEO, Brendan French, sets the vision for Foresighting Forum 2026, and our ongoing work advocating for household and small business energy consumers: (🧵)

Welcome to day one of the 2026 Foresighting Forum! Over the next two days, we'll be bringing you highlights from discussions focusing on addressing household and small business needs in Australia's energy system. 🔗 Download the program to find out more: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY

One day to go. It's time to flick the switch! 💡 Tomorrow, we kick off Foresighting Forum 2026, the only national energy forum centred on the people whose decision matter most: households and small businesses. Find out what's in store: https://loom.ly/2hfz7vY

Will we see you at Foresighting Forum next week? 👀 There's still time to grab your ticket! Head to the link to purchase yours: bit.ly/ff26-soc 🧵

Thank you to our event sponsors for making Foresighting Forum 2026 possible! 🔗 There's still time to get your ticket to next week's conference in Sydney - register today: https://bit.ly/ff26-soc

"The evidence is clear. It will transform the world." Luis Gonzalez, Chief Data and AI Officer at Aboitiz Power, speaks to SwitchedOn about the risks and opportunities AI presents for Australia's energy mix - and consumers. loom.ly/OSKCtjY

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

Applications for our 2026 Kelvin Trimper Scholarship close next week! 📢 Find out more and apply today: https://loom.ly/1bsC7Wg #grants #scholarship #SAPowerNetworks