1. Tariff and Concession Framework Review Aden Barker Office of Energy Energy Affordability

2. Session Overview 1.Who we are – Office of Energy 2.The Tariff & Concession Framework Review 3.TCF Review Findings 4.Some TCF Review Conclusions Energy Affordability – TCF Review

3. Who we are: “The Office of Energy leads the development and implementation of policy and programs to meet Western Australia's energy needs”. 1. The Office of Energy

4. What does that mean?: Policy advice on: Consumer protection Consumer price impacts Energy concessions Coordination of Programs: Hardship Efficiency Program Fridge Replacement Scheme 1. The Office of Energy

5. Considering ways of charging for electricity and providing concessions to: 1.improve the affordability of essential electricity use; 2.facilitate the equitable, efficient and full recovery of the cost of supplying electricity; 3.provide clear information to consumers regarding the impact of their electricity use; and 4.provide targeted assistance for those who most require it. 2. The Tariff & Concession Framework (TCF) Review

6. How did we do it? Public Consultation Tariff and Concession Modelling Household Energy Characteristics Survey 2. The Tariff & Concession Framework (TCF) Review

7. Issues Paper (88 submissions) 9 Regional Consultation Sessions Project Reference Group 2. TCF Review - Consultation

8. Major issues Raised: Energy Affordability Inclining Block Tariffs Concessions Energy Efficiency Defining Essential Energy use 2. TCF Review - Consultation

9. DISCLAIMER

10. Putting it into Perspective 3. TCF Review - Findings

11. Putting it into Perspective 3. TCF Review - Findings (ABS)

12. Putting it into Perspective 3. TCF Review - Findings

13. Putting it into Perspective 3. TCF Review - Findings

14. However … Many Households Are Using More 3. TCF Review - Findings

15. However … ‘Average’ Doesn’t Mean Much 3. TCF Review - Findings

16. However … Less Use = Different Price Signals 3. TCF Review - Findings

17. However … Electricity is Still Heavily Subsidised 3. TCF Review - Findings

18. However … Income Plays a Big Role (ABS) 3. TCF Review - Findings

19. So, what do we take from all this? Payment difficulty is caused by a number of factors – not just electricity prices Assistance should be tailored and targeted Consumption information for consumers is important 4. TCF Review - Conclusions

20. So, what do we take from all this? There’s a need for improved communication by Government in this area Significant scope for improved energy efficiency Concessions policy may be better coordinated across State Government 4. TCF Review - Conclusions

21. QUESTIONS?