Type
Service providers
Sector
Electricity
Segment
Distribution
Region
New South Wales
Covered by regulation
Yes
Website
http://www.essentialenergy.com.au

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

Determinations
Historical
Commencement date
Distribution
NSW

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
Determinations
Historical
Commencement date
Distribution
NSW

Essential Energy - Determination 2024–29

Essential Energy electricity revenue determination 2024-29
Determinations
Current
Commencement date
Distribution
NSW

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.
Ring-fencing
Open
Commencement date
Distribution
NSW

Essential Energy (Country Energy) - Determination 2009-14

Determinations
Historical
Commencement date
Distribution
NSW

Reports

STPIS annual distribution outcomes

We've published the service target performance incentive scheme results for the 2023–24 period for distribution networks.
Performance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Annual Ring-fencing Compliance Report 2023

Annual Ring-fencing Compliance Report 2023
Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

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

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

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

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Distribution performance data 2006-2017

Performance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2013-14

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2012-13

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2011-12

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2010-11

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Distribution Loss Factors 2012-13

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Demand management incentive scheme report 2009-10

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

Essential Energy - Distribution Loss Factors 2011-12

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution

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

Compliance reports
Release date
Distribution