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VCOSS Response to the Essential Services Commission staff working paper on the Victorian Default Offer methodology   Executive summary VCOSS

VCOSS welcomes these changes to the feed-in tariff methodology.

VCOSS response to ACCC discussion paper on electricity supply monitoring

VCOSS is concerned the VEU program is under-used by people on low incomes, renters and people with health and disability

This report estimates 180,000 Victorian households (7.3%) experience persistent payment difficulty.

Is a 'Basic Standing Offer' for power users a good idea?

VCOSS response to registration guideline for non-licensed electricity providers. In Victoria, most electricity is provided by businesses licensed by the

VCOSS is keen to ensure minimum feed-in tariffs do not increase energy bills for non-solar, grid-dependent households, and negate the

VCOSS supports amendments that would ensure Victorian energy customers are notified about changes to, or the expiry of, a fixed

While financial literacy and capability programs are only one factor in achieving financial wellbeing, they help reduce vulnerability to financial

VCOSS is very pleased the ACCC is undertaking this inquiry and exercising its powers to compel information from retailers. We

On 10 October 2017 the Essential Services Commission released a draft guidance note outlining its approach to promoting and enforcing compliance with

We live in tough energy times. Power prices keep going up, well beyond inflation, wages, and income support payments. Staying

Victorians are being pushed to the edge by electricity price rises. Our bills are now the second highest in Australia

It is increasingly tough to stay connected to power and providing support for people in payment difficulty is more important