Alinta Energy Retail Sales Pty Ltd (Alinta Energy) has paid more than $380,000 in penalties after allegedly breaching energy rules that protect Victorian consumers by failing to provide adequate assistance to customers in financial hardship.
31 January 2023
Changes to lighting activities
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (the Department) has released the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Specifications 2018 - Version 14.0 which come into effect from Wednesday, 1 February 2023. Changes to the specifications include:
The Essential Services Commission has taken action against accredited business Phenix Trading Pty Ltd, trading as LED Saves, over allegations some of its subcontractors deliberately breached Victorian Energy Upgrades program rules.
… mr crudden said solar customers should consider time of use feed-in tariffs when working out which energy retailer offer best meets their needs. “ultimately, the enduring value for solar customers is avoiding paying retail prices for their energy usage. make the most out of your solar power by planning for your daily energy usage to be met as much as possible during daylight hours when your solar system is hard at work. run power-hungry appliances during the day to avoid
Licence grantedPowercor Australia Ltd was granted a licence on 3 October 1994. The licence can be accessed via the resources tab.Licence variedThis licence was last varied on 19 June 2025.
3 October 2022
The Essential Services Commission is continuing to assess pending certificate claims for refrigerated cabinet installations to review their compliance with the program rules.
We have processed over 85 per cent of the certificate claims and aim to finish processing the remaining claims within the next few days.
We ask accredited persons to provide any information requested promptly, so we can complete outstanding assessments.
Gender Equality Action Plan 2021–25
Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-25
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23 October 2024
ESC Progress reports February 2024
In 2022, we developed a statement of expectations in relation to how transmission companies access land. The statement of expectations took effect on 1 June 2022 and remained in place until 29 February 2024. On 1 March 2024, the Land Access Code of Practice came into effect. Transmission companies are now required to comply with the Land Access Code of Practice and provide monthly performance reports in accordance with the Land Access Code of Practice.
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We have completed our review of the 2023-24 minimum feed-in tariffs.
From 1 July 2023, retailers will be able to offer solar system owners a single rate feed-in tariff, or two time-varying feed-in tariff options, or both.
Key facts about our final decision
The 2023-24 'flat rate
The Essential Services Commission has set new benchmarks for unaccounted for gas levels, to assist energy retailers and distributors reconcile differences in the amount of gas purchased and used on the network.
… from being paid too little for the power they’re providing but some retailers may offer good deals. “keep a lookout for offers that consider time of use feed in tariffs to take advantage of higher prices in the late afternoon. plan your daily energy usage to be met as much as possible during the daylight hours when your solar system is hard at work. any leftover energy is then exported to the grid, and you get paid via the feed-in tariff.” the commission is inviting feedback on the draft
On this page, you will find information and links to information on energy bills, supply and our reporting on the sector.You may also wish to:
- compare the prices currently offered by different electricity and gas retailers on the government’s Victorian Energy Compare website.
- visit Victorian Energy Saver for more information about the energy industry or improving energy efficiency in your home.
- contact the Energy and Water
… of an inefficient product determines the number of veecs that can be created. the level of incentive or discount received by households and businesses varies depending on the market activity and certificate price. more information 13 february 2024 enforcement action against morris group australia pty ltd (, ) news update victorian energy upgrades for general enquiries phone: (+61 3) 9032 1300 or 1300 664 969 email: reception@esc.vic.gov.au you can also find us on facebook and
Penalty notices
29 Jan 2024
PN(G)1 - 2024 - Origin Energy (Vic) Pty Ltd - s152(1)
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29 Jan 2024
PN(G)2 - 2024 - Origin Energy (Vic) Pty Ltd - s152(1
The Essential Services Commission is currently reviewing three licence applications from the following energy retailers:
- Flo Energy Australia Pty Ltd
- Tesla Energy Ventures Australia Pty Ltd
- CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd
… to reduce the victorian default offer by around $112 (or 6.4 per cent) for residential customers and around $266 (or 7 per cent) for small business customers from 1 july 2024. the victorian default offer provides victorian consumers access to a fair electricity deal, and acts as a reference price so customers can more easily compare different deals in the market. it is also the maximum amount that electricity retailers can charge victorian customers in
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1 August 2023
Media Release: Failed gas retailer Weston Energy pays penalty after allegedly failing to meet energy efficiency liabilities
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Victorian Energy Upgrades
Licence grantedGirgarre Solar Pty Ltd as trustee for the Girgarre Solar Trust (formerly Girgarre Solar Farm Pty Ltd as trustee for the Girgarre Solar Farm Trust) was granted an electricity generation licence on 22 November 2023. Licence variedThis licence was last varied on 7 January 2025.The licence can be accessed via the resources tab.