Sector
Electricity
Segment
Distribution
Region
New South Wales
Covered by regulation
Yes

On 1 March 2011, Country Energy (network) was rebranded as Essential Energy as part of the NSW Government reforms.

Contact details

Electricity distribution network

Area served - Country & regional NSW, southern regional QLD

Contact details Telephone
Faults & emergencies 132 080
General inquiries 132 391

Decisions

Essential Energy - Determination 2014-19

Type
Determinations
Sector
Electricity
Status
Historical

Essential Energy - Determination 2019-24

On 30 April 2019, the AER published its final decision on the electricity determination for NSW distribution network service provider, Essential Energy, for the
Type
Determinations
Sector
Electricity
Status
Historical

Essential Energy - Determination 2024–29

Essential Energy electricity revenue determination 2024-29
Type
Determinations
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Essential Energy - Ring-fencing waiver - establishing a training academy in regional NSW

The AER has received a ring-fencing waiver application from Essential Energy to support the establishment of a new training academy.
Type
Ring-fencing
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

Essential Energy (Country Energy) - Determination 2009-14

Type
Determinations
Sector
Electricity
Status
Historical

Reports

Essential Energy - Annual Ring-fencing Compliance Report 2023

Annual Ring-fencing Compliance Report 2023
Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Annual Ring-fencing Compliance Report 2018-19

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Annual Ring-fencing Compliance Report 2017-18

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Distribution performance data 2006-2017

Type
Performance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2013-14

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2012-13

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2011-12

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2010-11

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Distribution Loss Factors 2012-13

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2009-10

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Essential Energy - Distribution Loss Factors 2011-12

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity

Country Energy (Essential Energy) - Distribution Loss Factors 2010-11

Type
Compliance reports
Sector
Electricity