Why many Australian consumers want less to do with the energy system
About this episode
The episode discusses the pressures Australian households face regarding energy bills and their desire for less involvement in the energy system.
Australian households may be feeling slightly less pressure paying their energy bills, but the latest Consumer Energy Report Card from Energy Consumers Australia shows the cost of electricity remains a major concern. The ECA’s Executive Manager of Analysis and Advocacy, Ashley Bradshaw, explains why 62% of households are still cutting back on heating and cooling to save money, despite a small improvement in bill stress, why renters continue to face far greater financial pressure than homeowners and why many Australians increasingly want less, rather than more, involvement with the energy system. The conversation also examines recent major reforms to reshape the energy landscape, including new network pricing rules, the rollout of Solar Sharer offers and the prospect of a new consumer duty.
People in this episode
Guest: Ashley Bradshaw
Topics covered
- energy bills
- consumer behavior
- energy system involvement
- financial pressure
- energy reforms
Keywords
- energy bills
- Consumer Energy Report Card
- households
- financial pressure
- energy reforms
- heating and cooling
- network pricing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Energy Consumers Australia
Places: Australia
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