Welcome to the Essential Services Commission

The Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by the electricity, gas, water and sewerage, ports, and rail freight industries. The services provided by these sectors are among the most important contributors to the social and economic wellbeing of all Victorians.In addition to its regulatory decision making role in these sectors, the Commission also provides advice to the Victorian Government on a range of regulatory and other matters.
 
It is also responsible for developing and administering the Victorian Renewable Energy Target and the Victorian Energy Efficiency Schemes. In 2009, the Commission was given the responsibility of developing a performance monitoring framework for local government in Victoria.

Established by Essential Services Commission Act 2001, the Commission subsumes the Office of the Regulator-General and its work builds on the regulatory foundation laid by that Office. The Commission has developed a reputation for high quality and rigorous analysis and regulatory decision making.
 
The Commission's objective is to promote the long term interests of Victorian consumers. It seeks to achieve this objective by having regard to the price, quality and reliability of essential services.