Ergon Unveils Outages Map

Ergon Unveils Outages Map

Ergon Energy has today unveiled a new Outage Finder on its website that will help customers quickly access up-to-date information about any power supply interruptions on the network.

Union Urges Treasurer To Stand
Up Against Federal ‘Blackmail’

Union Urges Treasurer To Stand<br> Up Against Federal ‘Blackmail’

The Electrical Trades Union has urged State Treasurer Tim Nicholls to stand up for the interests of Queenslanders against the Federal Government’s “funding blackmail”.

Ergon Launches ‘Pay-Per-Month’

Ergon Energy has introduced a monthly payment plan to help customers cope with “bill shock”.

Government Axes Some Solar Tariffs

Government Axes Some Solar Tariffs

The eight cent tariff paid to owners of PV Solar power systems owners by Energex and Ergon Energy will end on June 30, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said today.

Bat Shorts Out Power Lines

A bat – or rather an ex-bat – has been blamed for a blackout last night which left about 1700 Ergon Energy customers in Kingaroy without power.

Solar Power Popular In Wide Bay

Wide Bay residents have been turning in droves to solar power with the most solar photovoltaic installations in regional Queensland being recorded in the region.

Ergon Reminder To Check Poles

Ergon Reminder To Check Poles

Ergon Energy has issued an alert to property owners to be aware of their responsibilities around private power poles on their land.

Union Fears More Job Cuts

Union Fears More Job Cuts

The Electrical Trades Union fears a move to cut another 116 jobs at Ergon Energy may foreshadow plans to cut more jobs in the field and could effect Queensland’s ability to bounce back after storms.

Ergon Launches Customer Survey

Ergon Energy is inviting customers to have a say on the organisation’s future expenditure and tariff price structure.

Power Industry Advisers Named

The State Government has named the advisers who will undertake “scoping studies and market soundings” to investigate future options for Queensland’s to government-owned power generators.

Safety Switch Saved Girl

A five-year-girl who received an electric shock at the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival is living proof of the value of safety switches.

Blackouts Hit Kingaroy, Nanango

Blackouts Hit Kingaroy, Nanango

Last night’s spectacular lightning had a downside with about 1700 Ergon Energy customers on the northside of Kingaroy losing power for about two hours.

‘Fattening Pigs For Market’: ETU

The Electrical Trades Union says the State Government has been “fattening pigs for market”, preparing Stanwell and CS Energy for privatisation.

Ergon Donations Reach $7.5m

Ergon Donations Reach $7.5m

Customer donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service by regional Queenslanders’ contributions through their Ergon Energy power bills has reached a total of $7.5 million.

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