Ergon Wins International Award
Special technology developed by Ergon Energy that creates a “virtual” version of the real world has won a prestigious international prize.
Special technology developed by Ergon Energy that creates a “virtual” version of the real world has won a prestigious international prize.
Panasonic Australia today announced a pilot project with Ergon Energy to test new battery technology in selected solar-powered homes in Queensland
Sixty-one apprentices and six trainees began their careers recently with Ergon Energy throughout Queensland.
The LNP – which last year was pushing to privatise government-owned corporations despite union protests it could cost power industry jobs – is now urging Queenslanders to sign a petition to protect these same jobs.
Kingaroy residents may be experiencing more blackouts than they should be.
Saturday night’s storm caused about 1300 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett region to lose power at 9:11pm.
ACCC chairman Rod Sims has told the Australian Financial Review that he has “deep concerns” over the proposed merger of Stanwell Corporation with CS Energy, saying it could drive up electricity prices.
Yesterday’s extreme heat set new records in Queensland with demand on the electricity transmission network reaching an all-time high for March.
Electrical Trades Union volunteers will be heading north next week to do electrical safety checks and remedial connections for community clubs, not-for-profit organisations, pensioners, sole parents and uninsured householders left devastated by Cyclone Marcia.
The Electrical Trades Unions claims Ergon Energy is pushing ahead with privatisation/outsourcing of some of its core functions despite the recent election result.
The Electrical Trades Union claimed on Thursday three Ergon Energy depots in the South Burnett could still be earmarked for closure
ETU and TSU members at Ergon and Energex have also voted against an Enterprise Bargaining deal
This afternoon’s thunderstorms left thousands of homes without power for several hours at various locations throughout the South Burnett.
Last night’s storm cells left many parts of the South Burnett without power.
The Electrical Trades Union and The Services Union have accused the State Government of “blatant political interference” in Enterprise Bargaining negotiations at Energex, Ergon and Powerlink.
Regional Queenslanders reliant upon mains powered life support equipment have been urged to register with Ergon Energy’s Life Support program as the storm and cyclone season looms.
Community groups can apply for grants up to $5000 from Ergon Energy to deliver electrical safety or energy efficiency projects in regional Queensland.
Ergon Energy expects to begin installing new battery-based technology, called Grid Utility Support Systems (GUSS), to help power some sections of its electricity network by mid-2015.
The State Government has ruled out selling government-owned corporations such as Stanwell and Ergon Energy
The Electrical Trades Union – currently involved in enterprise bargaining negotiations for its members – has released figures which it claims reveal “obscene” payrises for the CEOs of public electricity companies.