The Essential Services Commission has released its final decision on the 2024 taxi review.
Energy retailer M2 Energy Pty Ltd (trading as Dodo Power & Gas) has paid penalties totalling $825,472 for allegedly breaching Victorian energy rules related to guaranteed service level payments and self-reporting. The Essential Services Commission gathered evidence that between May 2022 and February 2024, Dodo Power & Gas failed to credit 1,325 guaranteed service level payments to customers within the required timeframes. The late payments affected 978 customers
… elly patira joins the essential services commission 16 october 2024 elly patira has been appointed as a commissioner. her term will commence on 4 november 2024. a commercial lawyer and expert in participatory approaches to public policy-making, elly has deep public administration, regulation … accountability and community engagement. Elly is committed to a regulatory approach that not only addresses immediate consumer needs but also promotes the
The Essential Services Commission has commenced public consultation on proposed consumer reforms to help Victorian households access cheaper energy deals and increase support for consumers experiencing payment difficulty.Essential Services Commission Chairperson Gerard Brody says the commission is seeking input from consumers, advocates, energy retailers and the broader industry on these important reforms.
We are preparing to review submissions from Melbourne Water and North East Water on their proposed prices and key service outcomes to apply from 1 July 2026.The two water businesses are due to submit their proposals by 1 October 2025.The proposals will be assessed against a legal framework established by the Victorian Government and set out in the Water Industry Regulatory Order, and the commission’s PREMO pricing framework.PREMO includes incentives for each water business to put
We are preparing for North East Water's new water prices to apply from 1 July 2026We have provided North East Water with guidance on what it should include in its price submission.In early October 2025, North East Water must provide us with a price submission outlining the prices it proposes to apply for a period beginning 1 July 2026. North East Water must engage with its customers to inform its price submission. The price submission will also set out the service levels and value
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VEU code of conduct starts 1 July 2022
From today, 1 July 2022, the new Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) code
The Essential Services Commission today released its annual Council Rate Cap Compliance Report, showing each of Victoria’s 79 local councils kept their rate increases within the 2.75 per cent cap for 2024–25 set by the Minister for Local Government.
On 19 October 2021 ReAmped Energy Pty Limited (ACN 605 682 684) applied for a licence to retail gassell gas by retail under section 25 of the Gas Industry Act 2001 (Vic).Feedback on the licence application closed on 17 November 2021.We received six submissions regarding ReAmped Energy’s application for a gas retail licence. Six Victorian customers responded to the questionnaire on Engage Victoria.Stakeholder submissions can be found under the resources tab.ReAmped Energy
On 24 July 2023, Sun Spot 3 Pty Ltd (ACN 618 128 733) applied for a licence to generate electricity for supply or sale and to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000.
Consultation of the licence application closed on 21 August 2023. We did not receive any submissions.
We granted the licence on 29 August 2023.
On 10 August 2021, Murra Warra II Project Co Pty Ltd (ACN 636 141 704) applied for a licence to generate electricity for supply or sale, and to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).
Consultation on the applications closed on 7 September 2021. We received no submissions.
We granted the licence on 16 September 2021. This licence was varied on 20 June 2023.
Total Gas & Power Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 167 432 448) applied to the commission for a licence to sell electricity by retail under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).We may grant or refuse to grant applications for any reason we consider appropriate having regard to our objectives under the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic) and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 (Vic).We granted the licence granted on 12 August 2020
On 26 July 2023, Pacific Blue Smart Communities Pty Ltd (ACN 151 241 673) applied for a licence to generate electricity for supply or sale, and to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).Consultation on the licence application closed on Wednesday, 23 August 2023. We did not receive any submissions.We granted the licence on 26 September 2023.
Agora Retail Pty Ltd (ACN 612 806 381) applied for a licence to sell gas in Victoria under section 25 of the Gas Industry Act 2001 (Vic) (GIA).
We may grant or refuse to grant applications for any reason we consider appropriate having regard to the commission's objectives under the GIA and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 (Vic).
We granted the licence on 8 March 2019.
On 9 July 2020, Discover Energy Pty Ltd (ACN 619 204 750) applied for a licence to sell electricity by retail under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).
Consultation on the licence application closed on 3 August 2020. We did not receive any submissions.
We granted the licence on 12 August 2020.
On 15 October 2020, Acacia Energy Pty Limited (ACN 635 514 415) applied for a licence to sell electricity by retail under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).
Consultation on the licence application closed on 12 November 2020. We did not receive any submissions.
We granted the licence on 16 December 2020.
Moorabool Wind Farm Interface Company Pty Ltd (ACN 615 752 317) applied for a licence to sell electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic). The applicant proposed to act as intermediary and sell the electricity generated at the Moorabool north wind farm and the Moorabool south wind farm through the wholesale market.The commission may grant or refuse to grant the application for any reason it considers appropriate having regard to the
TransGrid Services Pty Ltd (ACN 626 136 865) applied for a licence to transmit electricity under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic). TransGrid Services Pty Ltd is seeking a transmission licence to allow the connection of the Kiamal solar farm.
We may grant or refuse to grant applications for any reason we consider appropriate having regard to our objectives under Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic) and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 (