Essential Services Commission

We promote the long-term interests of Victorian consumers with respect to the price, quality and reliability of essential services.

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Water price review 2026

The Essential Services Commission have released final decisions on the new prices to apply from 1 July 2026 for two Victorian water businesses – Melbourne Water and North East Water.

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25 May 2026

Regulator reduces Victorian default electricity prices

The Essential Services Commission has announced a reduction in Victoria’s default electricity prices to apply from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

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Data shows gas customers could save on bills

Recent data from the Essential Services Commission shows that 45 per cent of gas customers could save more than 15 per cent on their gas bills simply by accepting their retailer’s best gas offer.

Electricity customers, in comparison, are more likely to be on their retailer’s best offer, although 28 per cent could still save more by switching.

 

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News update
17 June 2026

Liquidator appointed for Victorian Energy Upgrades accredited business, Cyanergy

The Essential Services Commission suspended the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) accreditation of Cyanergy on 19 March 2026. This action follows advice that Cyanergy has entered external administration and is no longer operating.
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News update
15 June 2026

Simplified licence conditions for electricity generators

The Essential Services Commission is making it easier for licensed electricity generators to understand and meet their obligations by removing unnecessary and outdated licence conditions.
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Media releases
10 June 2026

Data shows gas customers could save on bills

Recent data from the Essential Services Commission shows that 45 per cent of gas customers could save more than 15 per cent on their gas bills simply by accepting their retailer’s best gas offer.
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Media releases
05 June 2026

Regulator releases final decision on North East Water’s pricing

The Essential Services Commission has released its final decision on how much North East Water can charge customers for water and sewerage services over the next five years, starting 1 July 2026.
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Media releases
05 June 2026

Regulator releases final decision on Melbourne Water’s prices

The Essential Services Commission has released its final decision on how much Melbourne Water can charge for water, sewerage, waterways and drainage services over the next five years, starting 1 July 2026.
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Media releases
25 May 2026

Regulator reduces Victorian default electricity prices

The Essential Services Commission has announced a reduction in Victoria’s default electricity prices to apply from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
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