ERA's Consultation on the Annual Wholesale Electricity Market Report
The Authority's discussion paper states that, in light of the extensive consultations that were undertaken during the restructuring of the electricity industry in Western Australia, and the short since the WEM has been operating, the first report should be focused on the assessment of the effectiveness of the WEM at a fairly high level.
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Anti-Nuclear Legislation in WA - 11 July 07
CCI has written to the Premier urging him to reconsider his intention to introduce anti-nuclear legislation in WA, highlighting inconsistencies between WA and Federal Labor policies.
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Premier response to Anti-Nuclear Legislation - 11 July 07
CCI has received a letter in reply to from the Premier regarding CCI's concerns over proposed anti-nuclear legislation in WA.
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Development of the Non-Fossil Fuel Energy Industry 11 July 07
In a comprehensive submission analysing the prospects for non-fossil fuel electricity generation, CCI's Resource and Energy Committee has urged the Government to develop a clear, strategically focussed energy policy.
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Electricity Consumer Code of Conduct - 11 July 07
CCI participated in the bi-annual review of the Electricity Consumer Code of Conduct and wrote to the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) promoting greater choice in the electricity market and arguing against features that would impose greater costs on consumers.
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ERA Responds to CCI on Letter for Electricity Reform - 11 July 07
The ERA has responded to CCI's letter and accepted that there is insufficient benefit in mandating certain features in the Electricity Code.
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Meeting the Future Gas Needs of Western Australia - May 07
In an extensive report examining the West Australian gas industry, CCI has put forward an action agenda to address concerns that future domestic gas supplies and prices may suffer in the face of soaring world demand for LNG.
The CCI report proposes a range of measures, chiefly to accelerate the dev...
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Economic Regulation Authority Submission (14 Mar 07)
CCI has made a submission to the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) advocating further reform for the electricity market.
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State Government policies on Uranium block WA's economic development (14 Feb 07)
CCI is pleased to make this submission to the UMPNER Draft Report Uranium Mining, Processing and Nuclear Energn/-Opportunities for Australia, which we consider is balanced and soundly researched.
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CCI Submission to Draft State Water Plan (13 Feb 07)
CCI is pleased to make this submission to the Draft State Water Plan and agrees with the overarching statement that WA's water resources should be managed and developed in a sustainable manner to maintain and enhance our natural environment, our quality of life and the economic development of the State. Industry needs security and certainty of water supply to remain viable and competitive.
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CCI draft water policy (August 2006)
Arising from the WRG's work is CCI's draft Water Policy.
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CCI submission on water reform (June 2006)
CCI's Resource and Energy Committee made a submission to the WA Government Office of Water Strategy State Water Plan: Draft Water Policy Framework.
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State Water Plan (19 July 2006)
CCI believes that the State's water resources must be capable of being maintained and be sufficient to meet growth. Western Australia's capacity to meet the current and future water needs of its population and businesses depends primarily on ensuring that it has the capital necessary to collect and deliver water and receive and process wastewater.
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Proposed electricity market rule change (June 2006)
CCI commented on the Independent Market Operator’s proposed market rule change in respect to the reserve capacity price and the assignment of capacity credits.
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 Contact CCI's Ray Wills on (08) 9365 7537 or e-mail: ray.wills@cciwa.com
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Cost of Supplying Water to Kalgoorlie-Boulder (17 July 2005)
Water is critical to everyone in Western Australia - business, government, and the community as a whole. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) supports removal of impediments to competition in all market sectors including in the water sector. CCI supports, both philosophically and by action, the development of competitive markets that give consumers a choice in price, quality and service.
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 Contact CCI's Ray Wills on (08) 9365 7537 or e-mail: ray.wills@cciwa.com
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Managed Aquifer Recharge Using Treated Waste Water on the Swan Coastal Plain Discussion Paper (July 2005)
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA (CCI) is pleased to provide comment on the Managed Aquifer Recharge Using Treated Waste Water on the Swan Coastal Plain Discussion Paper.
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 Contact Bill Sashegyi on (08) 9365 7567 or e-mail: bill.sashegyi@cciwa.com
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Electricity Reform - the Imperative for Change (April 2005)
CCI and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA have prepared a brochure to assist in delivering this important message.
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 Contact CCI's Ray Wills on (08) 9365 7537 or e-mail: ray.wills@cciwa.com
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Poultry Litter-Fired Power Station in Chittering (March 2005)
CCI recently made a submission to support the development of a Poultry Litter Fired Power Station in the Shire of Chittering.
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 Contact CCI's Ray Wills on (08) 9365 7537 or e-mail: ray.wills@cciwa.com
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Proposed revisions to DBNGP access arrangement (March 2005)
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 Contact CCI's Ray Wills on (08) 9365 7537 or e-mail: ray.wills@cciwa.com
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Power Generation – keeping the lights on (November 2004)
CCI welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Coalition’s position statement on energy that you released on 8 November 2004 for discussion and comment.
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 Contact Bill Sashegyi on (08) 9365 7567 or e-mail: bill.sashegyi@cciwa.com
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Draft Western Power Support Service Prices for the SWIS 2004-05 (August 2004)
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) has significant concerns over the Ancillary Services Charges proposed by Western Power. In CCI’s view, the charges, if implemented, will seriously harm investment in renewable energy generation in Western Australia, and reduce opportunities for the development of a diversified electricity generation market in this State.
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 Contact Dr Ray Wills on (08) 9365 7537 or e-mail: ray.wills@cciwa.com
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