Energy businesses say short term household debt has increased following the winding back of pandemic-related government financial support, but say they’re committed to helping customers stay connected.
… changes to requirements for ihd (activity 30) and high efficiency refrigerator and freezer (activity 22) we have updated our training and evidence requirements for in-home displays (activity 30), and evidence requirements for high efficiency refrigerators and freezers (activity 22). breadcrumb home changes to requirements for in-home display (activity 30) and high efficiency refrigerator and freezer (activity
… minimum feed-in tariff review 2022-23 in february 2022 we completed our review of the 2022-23 minimum feed-in tariffs energy retailers must pay you at least the minimum for power you export to the grid from small renewable energy sources including solar panels. breadcrumb home draft …
We have completed our annual review of the minimum feed-in tariffs that your energy company pays you
On 23 November 2021, Mortlake South Wind Farm Pty Ltd (ACN 622 271 363) applied for a licence to generate electricity for supply or sale, and to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).
Consultation on the licence application closed on 21 December 2021. We did not receive any submissions.
We granted the licence on 8 June 2022. The licence was varied 30 May 2023.
Falling wholesale electricity prices are behind the state’s energy regulator cutting the default electricity offer by about five per cent.
Victorian households on the default electricity offer will see their annual bills dropping by an average $70 per year from 1 January 2022 while small business customers will save an average $336 a year.
Essential Services Commission pricing director Marcus Crudden says the decision will provide bill relief to around 200,000 households and 50,000 small businesses.
… price reviews, climate change, compliance and bill affordability key topics at water sector roundtable 01 december 2021 nineteen representatives from 17 of victoria's water businesses came together this week to discuss how the sector and customers are fairing at the end of another challenging year, as well as price reviews in the coming year. discussions started with the upcoming 2023 water price review , including the application of premo , and how
… solar value remains despite falling feed-in tariff 02 december 2021 victoria’s energy regulator says while falling wholesale electricity prices are pushing down the minimum feed-in tariff, the real value to solar customers is not having to pay retail for the electricity they use. the essential services commission has released its draft decision on the minimum feed-in tariff that energy companies will
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.
Victorian councils now have until 31 March 2022 to apply for an increase above the 1.75 per cent cap.
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 draft recommendation from the state’s economic regulator of essential services.
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Penalty notices
30 November 2021
Powercor Australia penalty notices 2021 (planned interruptions)
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On 12 January, Hanwha Energy Retail Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 630 397 214) trading as Nectr applied for a licence to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).
Consultation on the licence application closed on 9 February 2022. We received one submissions, which can be accessed from the Resources tab.
We granted the licence on 18 May 2021.
… making the electricity distribution code of practice we have made a new electricity distribution code of practice. breadcrumb home consultation paper 29 march 2022 2022-03-28 stakeholder forum 3 may 2022 2022-05-02 consultation closed 17 may 2022 2022-05-17 final decision 11 august 2022 2022-08-10 new electricity distribution code of practice takes effect 1 october 2022 2022-10-01 overview overview as part of its energy fairness plan commitments, the victorian government reformed the
… solar value remains despite drop in feed-in tariff rates 24 february 2022 further reductions in the costs of daytime wholesale electricity prices are behind a fall in the minimum solar feed-in tariffs for victorian energy consumers. the essential services commission has released its final … Further reductions in the costs of daytime wholesale electricity prices are behind a fall in the
The Essential Services Commission’s capacity to monitor and regulate the Victorian energy market has been significantly boosted with an update to its Compliance and Performance Reporting
… victorian water businesses focus on being flexible to adapt to the challenges and opportunities ahead 10 march 2022 senior leaders from 17 of the state’s water businesses met with the essential services commission at our first industry roundtable for 2022. a … discussed, with a particular focus on recovering from the pandemic and operating with new and emerging challenges such as the floods along australia’s eastern seaboard, and the invasion of ukraine. we heard that
This guideline applies to all bills issued by a retailer that relate in part or in whole to a period from or after 1 February 2003.
The greenhouse gas co-efficient for each year can be found on the resources tab of this page.
Guideline: Greenhouse Gas Disclosure on Electricity Customers' Bills
1 March 2022
Victoria’s energy regulator is seeking input on principles that should apply when energy companies access land to undertake early works for transmission projects.
Significant upgrades to Victoria’s energy transmission grid will be necessary for Victoria to transition to net zero emissions by 2050. But social licence for these upgrades is threatened when energy companies fail to engage in a timely and respectful way with impacted communities.
… group, s.a. (pdf, 3.82 mb) 20 april 2022 appendix 6 - technical description (docx, 924.2 kb) 20 april 2022 appendix 11 - permit to work inspection report (pdf, 250.49 kb) 20 april 2022 appendix 12a - planning permits and plan - endorsement of traffic management plan (pdf, 287.39 kb) 20 april 2022 appendix 12b - planning permits and plan - endorsement of environmental management plan (pdf, 274.89 kb) 20 april 2022 appendix 12c - planning permits and plan - amended
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission has issued a clear statement of expectations around engagement and conduct to facilitate land access for major electricity transmission projects.
The statement details 22 principles and provides examples to support respectful and effective interactions between transmission companies and landowners navigating land access arrangements.