Households and small businesses are facing increasing energy cost pressures, making it crucial to ensure that energy efficiency programs deliver meaningful savings and long-term benefits.
The NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) plays a key role in reducing energy consumption, cutting emissions, and lowering bills. As the NSW Government seeks to align the ESS Rule and Regulation with the Energy Security Safeguard, it is essential that these updates provide clear and equitable benefits for all consumers.
Energy Consumers Australia’s submission advocates for reforms that prioritise affordability, sustainability, and consumer protection.
Our recommendations focus on phasing out gas boiler incentives, improving access to energy savings for small businesses, and ensuring strong consumer protections for heat pump installations.
By making these changes, the ESS can better support consumers in navigating the energy transition while safeguarding them from rising costs and stranded asset risks.
A well-designed ESS will help consumers lower their energy costs, improve efficiency, and contribute to NSW’s broader decarbonisation goals. Our submission calls for action to ensure the scheme delivers equitable and sustainable outcomes for all energy users.
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