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 Energy has introduced a monthly payment plan to help customers cope with “bill shock”.
Queenslanders are being asked for their ideas on how to reduce the State’s $80 billion debt.
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.
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.
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 Energy has issued an alert to property owners to be aware of their responsibilities around private power poles on their land.
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 Energy has warned that customers are being targeted with phishing emails seeking personal information and payment of bogus electricity accounts.
Ergon Energy is inviting customers to have a say on the organisation’s future expenditure and tariff price structure.
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.
A five-year-girl who received an electric shock at the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival is living proof of the value of safety switches.
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.
“Business as usual” is not an option for Ergon Energy, Energex and Powerlink, Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today.
The Electrical Trades Union says the State Government has been “fattening pigs for market”, preparing Stanwell and CS Energy for privatisation.
The State Government will commission “scoping studies” by investment banks and financial advisers into the future of Stanwell and CS Energy, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today,
Queenslanders face electricity price rises of between 5.4 per cent and 13.6 per cent next financial year.
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.
Australia’s electricity landscape could change significantly in the future, with up to a one-third of consumers not connected to the grid.
Ergon Energy work crews have replaced some equipment that was arcing on the top of an electricity pole near the Nanango netball courts.
