Apprenticeship Opportunities Open
Ergon Energy and Energex are inviting applications for their 2022 apprenticeship intake.
Rebate To Offset Tariff Changes
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed an electricity rebate announced by the State Government to assist farmers transitioning to new retail tariffs but has suggested they speak to Ergon Energy before the July 1 implementation.
New Faces Join Ergon
The next generation of electricity industry tradespersons has hit the ground running at Ergon Energy and Energex training centres across Queensland.
Own A Dog? Tell Ergon!
Two Queensland meter readers are recovering from serious injuries after being attacked by dogs on the loose.
Ergon Warning To Solar Owners
Ergon Energy is reminding customers with solar PV systems of the potential dangers they pose to crews restoring power after storms.
Ergon Posts Online Survey
Ergon Energy, Energex and Powerlink are seeking participants for the Queensland Household Energy Survey – and the incentive is the chance to win a $100 gift card!
Medical Users Urged To Register
Ergon Energy is urging customers who rely on advanced medical equipment to have a plan in place for unexpected power outages, especially with a severe storm season predicted.
Ergon Warning After Near Misses
Ergon Energy is pleading for all heavy machinery operators to take care and stay “line aware” after four separate incidents of equipment hitting powerlines during the past 48 hours.
Apprenticeship Applications Open
Applications will open on Friday for apprenticeships next year at Ergon Energy and Energex.
Safety Trip Causes Blackout
Tuesday morning’s blackout across the South Burnett was triggered by safety equipment cutting in.
Please Don’t Burn Our Poles: Ergon
Noticed the smoke around this week? That’s because there’s been a lot of permitted burns happening around the South Burnett.
Become A ‘Solar Soaker’: Ergon
Ergon Energy is encouraging most home owners with solar panels to become “solar soakers”, ie. use their solar power rather than export it into the grid.
Power Pole Sparks Grassfire
An electricity pole has been blamed for sparking a grassfire on a property in Birt Road, north of Kingaroy, on Friday afternoon
Stay Outside Or Get Fried
Ergon Energy substations have high fences, danger signs and security around them for a reason – the high voltage equipment inside can kill instantly.
Wildlife Blamed For Blackout
Wildlife is believed to be the cause of a power outage which blacked out portions of Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Stay Line Aware With Trees
Ergon Energy says a number of home gardeners in Queensland are lucky to be alive after the trees and vegetation they were cutting recently came into contact with powerlines.
Ergon’s Safety Heroes Go Online
Ergon Energy has modified its popular Safety Heroes program for easy home delivery by parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
‘Virtual’ Workshops To Discuss Prices
The Queensland Competition Authority will be holding “virtual consultations” with stakeholders in regards to its latest report on electricity prices in regional Queensland.
Ergon Launches SMS Power Alerts
Ergon Energy has launched a free SMS notification service to keep customers informed about power outages – whether it’s an emergency outage or for critical network maintenance.
Community Fund Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications to the 2020 Ergon-Energex Community Fund has been extended as so many community groups are currently focused on their response to COVID-19,.
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