Ergon Raises $1.1m For Flying Doctor
Ergon Energy has raised more than $1.1 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service from customer and employee donations over the past 12 months … taking their total to almost $9.5 million.
Power Companies To Take On State Debt
The State Government announced today it will cut $4.1 billion off the State’s forecast $80 billion debt by shifting it on to the balance sheets of government-owned electricity network companies.
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.
Ergon To Test Home Battery Technology
Panasonic Australia today announced a pilot project with Ergon Energy to test new battery technology in selected solar-powered homes in Queensland
Ergon Signs Up Apprentices
Sixty-one apprentices and six trainees began their careers recently with Ergon Energy throughout Queensland.
LNP Launches Petition ‘To Save Jobs’
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.
‘Past Its Use-By Date’
Kingaroy residents may be experiencing more blackouts than they should be.
Storm Brings Blackouts
Saturday night’s storm caused about 1300 Ergon Energy customers in the South Burnett region to lose power at 9:11pm.
ACCC Worried By Merger Plan
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.
Heat Sparks Record Power Use
Yesterday’s extreme heat set new records in Queensland with demand on the electricity transmission network reaching an all-time high for March.
Union Helps Cyclone Victims
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.
Ergon Pushing Ahead
With Privatisation: Union
The Electrical Trades Unions claims Ergon Energy is pushing ahead with privatisation/outsourcing of some of its core functions despite the recent election result.
Union Fears Depots Will Close
The Electrical Trades Union claimed on Thursday three Ergon Energy depots in the South Burnett could still be earmarked for closure
Ergon, Energex Employees
Also Reject Enterprise Deal
ETU and TSU members at Ergon and Energex have also voted against an Enterprise Bargaining deal
Storms Cause Widespread Blackouts
This afternoon’s thunderstorms left thousands of homes without power for several hours at various locations throughout the South Burnett.
Storms Cause Several Blackouts
Last night’s storm cells left many parts of the South Burnett without power.
Unions Seek ‘Rollover’ Of Agreements
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.
Ergon Reaches Out To
Medical Needs Customers
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.
Ergon Grants Round Opens
Community groups can apply for grants up to $5000 from Ergon Energy to deliver electrical safety or energy efficiency projects in regional Queensland.
Ergon To Roll Out Battery Back-Ups
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.
