Essential Services Commission

06 January 2022

Council rate cap for 2022-23 set at 1.75 per cent

Following advice from the Essential Services Commission, the Minister for Local Government, Shaun Leane has announced council rates will be capped at 1.75 per cent for the 2022–23 financial year.

22 December 2021

Have your say on proposed accident towing and storage fees

Fees for towing vehicles damaged in road accidents and holding them in storage yards will increase by no more than broader transport costs over the next four years under a

16 December 2021

Telstra Energy must provide special protections for consumers as part of Victorian energy licences

The Essential Services Commission has granted Telstra Energy (Retail) Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation Limited, licences to sell gas and electricity to Victorian consumers.

13 December 2021

What we’ve learned from the water sector about customer support during the pandemic

As we reach the end of another challenging year, we wanted to share some of the approaches the water sector has taken to provide more targeted customer support during the coronavirus pandemic.  

07 December 2021

The difference between the minimum feed-in tariff and the retail electricity tariff

When retailers provide electricity to their customers, they must cover the a series of costs.

02 December 2021

Why does the minimum feed-in tariff change each year?

The minimum feed-in tariff changes each year mostly because of changes in wholesale electricity prices. Wholesale electricity makes up most of the costs covered by the minimum feed-in tariff.