Infrastructure Australia Recognises Energy Networks as High Priority

December 19, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

The Energy Networks Association has welcomed the audit of critical infrastructure conducted by Infrastructure Australia. Read more

Investment Incentives are crucial to the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reductions Scheme

December 16, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has welcomed the release of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper: Australia’s Low Pollution Future, today as a vital contribution to the national consideration of the climate change challenge. Read more

Energy regulator puts PM’s renewable target at risk warns peak energy networks body

December 15, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

The Rudd Government’s renewable energy target has been put at risk by a failure of the Commonwealth’s energy regulator to recognise the costs of getting power to markets, Energy Networks Association (ENA) CEO Andrew Blyth has warned. Read more

Peak Energy Network Body Claims National Regulator Has Failed Its First Test

December 11, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is extremely disappointed by the Proposed Position of the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on its cost of capital parameters announced today.

“This is the most important decision by the AER to date and they have failed,” said ENA CEO, Andrew Blyth. Read more

New ENA Board confirms energy networks as key link to a clean energy future

November 18, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

Energy Networks Association (ENA) has announced the re-appointment of Mr George Maltabarow, Managing Director of EnergyAustralia as its Chairman. Mr Maltabarow is now into his second year of a two year term. Mr Maltabarow said he is looking forward to continuing to lead the Association, and in supporting its work on ensuring energy networks are the key link to a clean energy future. Read more

Peak energy body releases discussion paper on embedded generation, national electricity grid and climate change issues

November 18, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has released its Embedded Generation Policy Framework Discussion Paper alerting governments and regulators to the importance of tackling regulatory, technical and contractual issues in order to allow alternative power generators to make a significant contribution to the Federal Government’s energy and climate change policy objectives. Read more

National Framework for Energy Safety Project Launched

The Energy Networks Association and EE-Oz Training Standards have announced a joint project to identify common refresher training in the Australian Electricity Supply Industry, to encourage portability of qualifications across Australia. Read more

Energy network infrastructure’s vital role in climate change adaptation

September 30, 2008  
Filed under Media Releases - 2008

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has welcomed the release of the Garnaut Climate Change Review Final Report today as a vital contribution to the national consideration of the climate change challenge. Read more

Government’s focus on secure supply welcomed by energy networks

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has welcomed the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Review of electricity and gas market frameworks in the light of new climate change policies. Read more

Peak Energy Body Welcomes AER Pricing Issues Paper

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) welcomed the release today of a significant Pricing Issues Paper by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

“Revenue for energy networks is now regulated by the AER and this is the first rate of return Review to be undertaken by the new national regulator”, said Energy Networks Association, Acting CEO, Mr Michael Kilgariff. Read more

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