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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Energy Action Group (PDF - 99k)

Submission DR139 for Energy Efficiency View full list


The networks recover their revenue from a combination of network charges. ... load and increased system losses has added significantly to the network investment costs.

Date received: 15 Jun 2005

Total Environment Centre # (PDF - 849k)

Submission 81 for Energy Efficiency View full list


4; Australian Consumers’Association “Submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales Review of Electricity Networks Pricing for 2004”. ... Association “Submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

Date received: 10 Mar 2005

Conservation Council of Western Australia # (PDF - 92k)

Submission 54 for Energy Efficiency View full list


NSWs' Independent Pricing and Review Tribunal (IPART) and Victoria's Essential Services Commission (ESC) have undertaken such investigations. ... stringent. Recommendations:. That the Government require Western Power Corporation, or any other Network

Date received: 2 Dec 2004

Australasian Energy Performance Contracting Association # (PDF - 222k)

Submission 47 for Energy Efficiency View full list


In addition it has created jobs in a new energy services sector of the economy. ... The program has delivered a total economic impact of $132m and created 4000 jobs.

Date received: 23 Nov 2004

Moreland Energy Foundation # (PDF - 226k)

Submission 18 for Energy Efficiency View full list


1.2.2 Climate Change Policies We understand that this review is not a review of Australia’s climate change policies. ... place. Electrical contractors. 19. are in favour of their use as they ensure a higher number of hours worked per job.

Date received: 10 Nov 2004

South Australian Government # (PDF - 200k)

Submission 79 for Energy Efficiency View full list


Energy SA Advisory Service. Difficulties in accessing and sourcing appropriate independent information on energy efficiency. ... Target audience (commercial, industrial, householders, consumers, government, energy generation, energy networks, other

Date received: 7 Mar 2005

Australian Conservation Foundation (PDF - 89k)

Submission 24 for Energy Efficiency View full list


See also Climate Action Network Australia’s Submission to the Productivity Comission for a broad environment group perspective on energy efficiency. - ... It allows industry and the economy as a whole (including the jobs and skills base) to adjust

Date received: 12 Nov 2004

Institute of Public Affairs (PDF - 131k)

Submission 6 for Energy Efficiency View full list


The IPA is an independent Australian policy research and educational institute supported by voluntary contributions. ... The Review Panel on MRET reported in September 2003 recognised that “MRET is not a 'least cost' abatement measure”.

Date received: 8 Nov 2004

Australian Industry Greenhouse Network (PDF - 105k)

Submission 57 for Energy Efficiency View full list


9. enhancements and providing critiques of Australian programs. The IEA has been undertaking these reviews for over two decades. ... In Greenhouse Challenge, some industries are reporting on an aggregate basis for that reason, with independent accounting

Date received: 6 Dec 2004

Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy # (PDF - 1771k)

Submission 50 for Energy Efficiency View full list


The funds need to be administered by an organisation independent of the distribution businesses and government. ... The cost to add network related to peak demand was found to be $91 per kW per annum (page 26 of the report).

Date received: 26 Nov 2004