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Just Change
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 12th of February 2010
Just Change Evaluation Report Energy Efficiency for Low-income Renters in Victoria
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Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 12th of February 2010
Just Change Evaluation Report Energy Efficiency for Low-income Renters in Victoria
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A snapshot of electricity and gas services and their impact on households seeking emergency relief
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 3rd of February 2010
A snapshot of electricity and gas services and their impact on households seeking emergency relief
view: A snapshot of electricity and gas services and their impact on households seeking emergency relief
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 3rd of February 2010
A snapshot of electricity and gas services and their impact on households seeking emergency relief
view: A snapshot of electricity and gas services and their impact on households seeking emergency relief
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Energy Efficiency for Low-income Renters in Victoria: Just Change Evaluation Report
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 12th of January 2010
Report by Just Change on a pilot project which identified key barriers and opportunities associated with delivering energy efficiency to low-income renters. Part funded through CUAC's Executive Officer grants program.
view: Energy Efficiency for Low-income Renters in Victoria: Just Change Evaluation Report
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 12th of January 2010
Report by Just Change on a pilot project which identified key barriers and opportunities associated with delivering energy efficiency to low-income renters. Part funded through CUAC's Executive Officer grants program.
view: Energy Efficiency for Low-income Renters in Victoria: Just Change Evaluation Report
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Still an Unfair Deal: FCRC Research Report
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 18th of November 2009
Still an Unfair Deal: FCRC Research Report
view: Still an Unfair Deal: FCRC Research Report
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 18th of November 2009
Still an Unfair Deal: FCRC Research Report
view: Still an Unfair Deal: FCRC Research Report
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Coercion and Harrassment at the Door - Consumer Experiences with Direct Marketers Nov 07
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 15th of July 2009
Consumer experiences with direct marketers Nov 07 by CALC and FCRC
view: Coercion and Harrassment at the Door - Consumer Experiences with Direct Marketers Nov 07
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 15th of July 2009
Consumer experiences with direct marketers Nov 07 by CALC and FCRC
view: Coercion and Harrassment at the Door - Consumer Experiences with Direct Marketers Nov 07
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Keeping Cool: air conditioner use by Australians with MS 2009
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 15th of July 2009
Keeping Cool: air conditioner use by Australians with MS 2009
view: Keeping Cool: air conditioner use by Australians with MS 2009
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 15th of July 2009
Keeping Cool: air conditioner use by Australians with MS 2009
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Socioeconomic Rationale for Customer Protections
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 13th of May 2009
Socioeconomic Rationale for Customer Protections Identifies 26 consumer protection codes, regulatory bodies and concessions in relation to Victorian energy supply. Analyses the range of consumer proections, the socioeconomic impact of these protections and the rationale for their existence.
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Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 13th of May 2009
Socioeconomic Rationale for Customer Protections Identifies 26 consumer protection codes, regulatory bodies and concessions in relation to Victorian energy supply. Analyses the range of consumer proections, the socioeconomic impact of these protections and the rationale for their existence.
view: Socioeconomic Rationale for Customer Protections
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SVDP Pricing Trials Final Report October 2008
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity
Published 19th of March 2009
Lessons learned from Energy Australia's Pricing Trials and issues for Victorian Consumers
view: SVDP Pricing Trials Final Report October 2008
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity
Published 19th of March 2009
Lessons learned from Energy Australia's Pricing Trials and issues for Victorian Consumers
view: SVDP Pricing Trials Final Report October 2008
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Keeping the Regulators Accountable: Improving Practices in Energy Markets for Disadvantaged Consumers and Stakeholders
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water, Electricity, Gas
Published 20th of February 2009
Keeping the Regulators Accountable: Improving Practices in Energy Markets for Disadvantaged Consumers and Stakeholders
view: Keeping the Regulators Accountable: Improving Practices in Energy Markets for Disadvantaged Consumers and Stakeholders
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water, Electricity, Gas
Published 20th of February 2009
Keeping the Regulators Accountable: Improving Practices in Energy Markets for Disadvantaged Consumers and Stakeholders
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Increasing the NMWEC Sept. 08
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Gas
Published 13th of November 2008
Argues NMWEC recipients are paying more for equivalent energy use than recipients of mains winter energy concession and that NMWEC should be increased to provide a greater concession than the MWEC.
view: Increasing the NMWEC Sept. 08
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Gas
Published 13th of November 2008
Argues NMWEC recipients are paying more for equivalent energy use than recipients of mains winter energy concession and that NMWEC should be increased to provide a greater concession than the MWEC.
view: Increasing the NMWEC Sept. 08
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Community Based Initiatives
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water, Electricity, Gas
Published 24th of October 2008
10 case studies and commentary highlighting what makes community based energy and water initatives work and how others can do the same
view: Community Based Initiatives
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water, Electricity, Gas
Published 24th of October 2008
10 case studies and commentary highlighting what makes community based energy and water initatives work and how others can do the same
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Case for increasing the Non Mains Winter Energy Concession
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Gas
Published 23rd of October 2008
Argues NMWEC should be increased to provide a greater concession than the MWEC. Recommends Process linking NMWEC to LPG price be made more transparent Value of NMWEC increased by at least 50% Different approach for raising awareness of and delviering NMWMEC
view: Case for increasing the Non Mains Winter Energy Concession
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Gas
Published 23rd of October 2008
Argues NMWEC should be increased to provide a greater concession than the MWEC. Recommends Process linking NMWEC to LPG price be made more transparent Value of NMWEC increased by at least 50% Different approach for raising awareness of and delviering NMWMEC
view: Case for increasing the Non Mains Winter Energy Concession
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Evaluating households willingness to pay for water and waste water service attributes in Victoria
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 24th of July 2008
Survey based research examines consumers willingness to pay increased prices for a better water and waste water service.
view: Evaluating households willingness to pay for water and waste water service attributes in Victoria
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 24th of July 2008
Survey based research examines consumers willingness to pay increased prices for a better water and waste water service.
view: Evaluating households willingness to pay for water and waste water service attributes in Victoria
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Working Together
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 19th of June 2008
Working Together documents the Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau's work with the local community, utilities company AGL, and EWOV to address utilities issues for newly arrived groups. The report is designed to be used as a model for other potential community partnership.
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Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Electricity, Gas
Published 19th of June 2008
Working Together documents the Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau's work with the local community, utilities company AGL, and EWOV to address utilities issues for newly arrived groups. The report is designed to be used as a model for other potential community partnership.
view: Working Together
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Upper Yarra Gas Extension
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Gas
Published 19th of June 2008
Research by Eastern Access Community Health into impact of gas extension on fuel poverty in the Upper Yarra. Results suggest that people on low incomes are generally not getting the benefits of access to natural gas.
view: Upper Yarra Gas Extension
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Gas
Published 19th of June 2008
Research by Eastern Access Community Health into impact of gas extension on fuel poverty in the Upper Yarra. Results suggest that people on low incomes are generally not getting the benefits of access to natural gas.
view: Upper Yarra Gas Extension
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Beyond free market assumptions: addressing barriers to distributed generation
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Water, Electricity, Gas
Published 12th of June 2008
CUAC research into barriers to distributed generation (DG) including interviewing people engaged in the industry.
view: Beyond free market assumptions: addressing barriers to distributed generation
Document type(s) Research Reports
Topics Water, Electricity, Gas
Published 12th of June 2008
CUAC research into barriers to distributed generation (DG) including interviewing people engaged in the industry.
view: Beyond free market assumptions: addressing barriers to distributed generation
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Developer Chargers - Australian Economic Review
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
Abstract: The Victorian economic regulator (the Essential Services Commission ? ESC) advocates a different model for financing the provision of water and sewage services to new customers compared to that chosen by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in New South Wales. This article is used to explore this inconsistency and contrast it against the goals assigned to water and wastewater tariff structures. The findings of a choice modelling exercise conducted in Northern Victoria are also reported and compared with the ESC methodology. We conclude that the ESC approach is unlikely to have achieved its purported goals and that a reassessment of its continued use in water sector reviews appears warranted.
view: Developer Chargers - Australian Economic Review
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
Abstract: The Victorian economic regulator (the Essential Services Commission ? ESC) advocates a different model for financing the provision of water and sewage services to new customers compared to that chosen by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in New South Wales. This article is used to explore this inconsistency and contrast it against the goals assigned to water and wastewater tariff structures. The findings of a choice modelling exercise conducted in Northern Victoria are also reported and compared with the ESC methodology. We conclude that the ESC approach is unlikely to have achieved its purported goals and that a reassessment of its continued use in water sector reviews appears warranted.
view: Developer Chargers - Australian Economic Review
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Inclining Block Tariffs in Australiafs Urban Water Sector: Theoretical, Political and Practical Considerations
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
Research by Lin Crase La Trobe University into Inclining Block Tariffs in Australiafs Urban Water Sector
view: Inclining Block Tariffs in Australiafs Urban Water Sector: Theoretical, Political and Practical Considerations
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
Research by Lin Crase La Trobe University into Inclining Block Tariffs in Australiafs Urban Water Sector
view: Inclining Block Tariffs in Australiafs Urban Water Sector: Theoretical, Political and Practical Considerations
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Issues for farmers considering the use of reclaimed water for agriculture
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
CUAC funded research by the Victorian Farmers Federation into the risks, regulatory requirements and contractual arrangements involved in the use of recycled water.
view: Issues for farmers considering the use of reclaimed water for agriculture
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
CUAC funded research by the Victorian Farmers Federation into the risks, regulatory requirements and contractual arrangements involved in the use of recycled water.
view: Issues for farmers considering the use of reclaimed water for agriculture
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Urban Water and Wastewater Pricing: Practical Perspectives and Customer Preferences
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
There is considerable variation across Australian jurisdictions in the approach to urban water and wastewater pricing. Regardless of the overt commitments of signatories to the National Water Initiative to ebest practice pricingf in this context, there are no obvious signs that a common and efficient pricing regime will emerge. This paper considers two of the dimensions of urban water tariffs: Namely, the split between volumetric and access charges, and; the separation of wastewater charges from water usage. In light of the practical difficulties of implementing a efirst-bestf solution, the preferences of household consumers are explored using choice modelling. Results show that household consumers would broadly prefer a tariff regime that embodied greater emphasis on volumetric charges and one which combined wastewater and water charges into a single bill. Compared to current regimes, with high access charges and fixed wastewater tariffs, this approach would also be more attractive on economic grounds.
view: Urban Water and Wastewater Pricing: Practical Perspectives and Customer Preferences
Document type(s) Public Grants, Research Reports
Topics Water
Published 12th of June 2008
There is considerable variation across Australian jurisdictions in the approach to urban water and wastewater pricing. Regardless of the overt commitments of signatories to the National Water Initiative to ebest practice pricingf in this context, there are no obvious signs that a common and efficient pricing regime will emerge. This paper considers two of the dimensions of urban water tariffs: Namely, the split between volumetric and access charges, and; the separation of wastewater charges from water usage. In light of the practical difficulties of implementing a efirst-bestf solution, the preferences of household consumers are explored using choice modelling. Results show that household consumers would broadly prefer a tariff regime that embodied greater emphasis on volumetric charges and one which combined wastewater and water charges into a single bill. Compared to current regimes, with high access charges and fixed wastewater tariffs, this approach would also be more attractive on economic grounds.
view: Urban Water and Wastewater Pricing: Practical Perspectives and Customer Preferences
