Chopper To Check Powerlines
Ergon Energy will begin its annual helicopter patrols of power lines in the Wide Bay-Burnett region tomorrow (July 25).
Bush ‘Betrayed’, Says Union
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the LNP State Government of “betraying the bush in its rush to privatise the electricity industry”.
Have Your Say On Ergon Pricing
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging local residents to take part in Ergon Energy’s review of electricity tariffs.
Ergon Releases Safety Videos
Ergon Energy has joined forces with its New South Wales counterparts to produce a series of videos aimed at encouraging safe work practices around powerlines.
Ergon Depots Face Closure: Union
The Electrical Trades Union believes Ergon depots in the South Burnett could be facing closure by the State Government.
Solar Deadline Looms
Ergon Energy customers who have qualified to receive the 44c/kWh feed-in tariff must have their solar PV system installed and a “Form A” lodged by their installer by the end of June to retain eligibility.
Ergon Prices To Remain Fixed … For Now
The State Government is moving to allow the market to set electricity prices in south-east Queensland, although for the time being prices in regional areas serviced by Ergon will continue to be fixed by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Shake-Up For Ergon, Energex
Ergon Energy and Energex will be amalgamated under one board to “reduce duplication” under a proposal announced today by the State Government.
Work Begins On Green Screen
Contractors have begun planting a “green screen” of trees at the new Ergon substation site
Circuit Breaker To Stop Fires
Ergon Energy is expected to start trials soon of a life-saving device the State Government says could stop overhead powerline faults from causing bushfires.
Ergon Told To Buy From Stanwell
Ergon Energy will quit the energy marketplace and in future purchase energy “predominantly” from the government-owned corporations Stanwell and CS Energy.
$7m Raised For Flying Doc
Ergon Energy customer donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service have reached an amazing $7 million.
Ergon To Report Unsafe
Machinery Operators
Ergon Energy says it will take a tougher stance with businesses and operators of heavy machinery who are found to be repeatedly ignoring safety rules around power lines.
Major Upgrade To Power Network
Ergon Energy completed a major upgrade of the high-voltage network in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Excavator Causes Blackout
An excavator working in Somerset Street came into contact with overhead power lines this morning, resulting in 1160 Ergon Energy customers in Kingaroy having their power supply interrupted for about 45 minutes.
Union Campaign ‘Dishonest’: MP
Energy Minister Mark McArdle said today the Electrical Trades Union was running “a dishonest campaign” on asset sales “using its members’ hard-earned funds for purely political purposes”.
Forum To Fight Asset Sales
The Electrical Trades Union is hoping to “light the fuse” to spark a community backlash against any State Government plans to privatise electricity assets in Queensland.
Thieves Risk Death During Break-In
Would-be thieves who broke into a Kingaroy electricity sub-station risked electric shock and death, Ergon Energy warned today.
Union Poll Rejects Asset Sales
Queenslanders – including LNP voters – oppose proposals to sell off State assets, a poll released today by the Services Union shows.
Ergon Jobs To Be Outsourced: Union
The Electrical Trades Union said today it had received correspondence confirming that 62 meter reading jobs from Ergon Energy’s regional depots will be outsourced within a month.
