Penalty notices
1 September 2023
Red Energy Pty Ltd Penalty Notices 2023
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Penalty notices
22 September 2023
AGL Sales Pty Ltd penalty notices 2023
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Golden Plains WF1 Pty Ltd ATF Golden Plains WF1 Unit Trust - electricity generation and sale licence
On 29 January 2024, Golden Plains WF1 Pty Ltd ATF Golden Plains WF1 Unit Trust (ACN 650 490 056) 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 26 February 2024. We did not receive any submissions.
We granted the licence on 29 February 2024.
On 6 February 2024 Cranbourne BESS Project Co Pty Limited (ACN 663 227 843) ATF the Cranbourne BESS Project Trust (ABN 19 402 244 760) (Cranbourne BESS) applied for a licence to generate electricity for supply or sale under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).
Consultation on the licence application closed on 5 March 2024. We did not receive any submissions.
We granted the licence on 19 March 2024.
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13 February 2024
News update: Regulator suspends accredited business for alleged non-compliant lead generation and marketing activity
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On 29 February 2024, CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd (ACN 658 178 404) applied for a licence to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).Consultation on the licence application closed on 28 March 2024. You can read the submissions we received and CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd's response to these submissions in the Resources tab above.We granted the licence on 14 May 2024.
The Essential Services Commission has today released its final decision on the minimum electricity feed-in tariffs to apply from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025.
On 5 March 2024, Flo Energy Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 664 209 330) applied for a licence to sell electricity in Victoria under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).We may grant or refuse the application for any reason we consider appropriate having regard to our objectives under the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic) and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 (Vic).Consultation closed on 2 April 2024. You can read the submissions we received and Flo Energy
… m: 0417 854 245 essential services commission media@esc.vic.gov.au m: 0437 677 385 media releases 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 linkedin . for veu enquiries phone: (+61 3) 9032 1310 or submit a contact form . for media enquiries if you have a media enquiry, please contact: email: media@esc.vic.gov.au phone: (+61) 437 677 385 subscribe visit our …
The Essential Services Commission has released its draft decision on Greater Western Water’s proposed prices for water services for the 4-year period starting on 1 July 2024.
With rising energy bills contributing to cost of living pressures for Victorians, the Essential Services Commission is closely monitoring the energy sector’s compliance with the strong consumer protections to which Victorian energy consumers are entitled.
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20 April 2023
Media release: Five energy retailers pay a combined $1 million in penalties after allegedly failing to meet energy efficiency liabilities
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… regulator releases final decision on southern rural water’s proposed five-year pricing plan 23 june 2023 the essential services commission has released its final decision on southern rural water’s five-year pricing plan . under the approved price plan, more than 86 per cent of southern rural water’s customers will see price increases capped at inflation: bacchus marsh irrigation district customers will
29 June 2023The commission has removed two lighting products listed on the Essential Services Commission’s Register of Products in product category 34C under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target 2018 Regulations (VEET Regulations). The products are as follows:
- Zisteled TP02-12163F
- Zisteled TP02-12163F-S
… regulator takes action against businesses following allegedly non-compliant water heater installations 29 june 2023 an investigation by the essential services commission has uncovered evidence of poor quality of heat pump water heater installations. these related to certificate creations in the victorian energy upgrades (veu) program by a number of businesses. these installations risked consumer safety, including by hot
… commission takes action against businesses following allegedly non-compliant water heater installations an investigation by the commission has uncovered evidence of poor quality heat pump water heater installations related to certificate creations. breadcrumb home commission takes action against businesses following allegedly non-compliant water heater installations 3 july 2023 an investigation by the commission has uncovered evidence of
On the day of the winter solstice, it is a great time to take simple steps to help avoid bill shock through the winter months.Essential Services Commission Chairperson Kate Symons says Victoria’s robust consumer protection framework helps Victorians get a fair deal when accessing essential services like electricity and gas.
… it also highlights energy market entries and exits and provides an analysis of current greenpower offers. more information 27 june 2024 victorian energy market report - june 2024 (pdf, 1.93 mb) victorian energy market report (, ) energy market dashboard (, ) news update electricity and gas 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 linkedin . for veu enquiries phone: (+61 3) 9032 1310 or
… the importance of considerate leadership: community sector roundtable 26 june 2024 last thursday on 20 june 2024, we held our 16th community sector roundtable with key consumer and community representatives coming together to participate in an online forum. we were fortunate to have rodney carter, the ceo of djaara and damian wells, … appointed ceo of the north central catchment management authority in 2008. he also led statewide regulatory operations for the environment protection
… of veu activities to consumers without express prior consent from consumers. the law will change on 1 august 2024 to prohibit doorknocking for veu activities without express prior consent from consumers. victorian energy efficiency certificate (veec) creation forms for a number of activities had been updated to include a consumer email address field. there are new record-keeping requirements for accredited persons receiving express prior consent from consumers to conduct telemarketing