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Staff articles
27 February 2023

How can the feed-in tariff go down while retail prices are increasing?

Most solar exports happen during the day when prices are low. This leads to lower feed in tariffs.
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Media releases
27 February 2023

Victorian solar customers continue to save hundreds of dollars in annual energy bills despite lower feed-in tariff flat rate

The Essential Services Commission today published its final decision on the minimum feed-in-tariffs energy companies must pay Victorian solar customers in the 2023-24 financial year.

Ampol Energy (Retail) Pty Ltd - Electricity and Gas Retail Licences

On 24 February, Ampol Energy (Retail) Pty Ltd (ACN 652 913 347) applied for a licence to sell electricity by retail under section 18 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 and a licence to sell gas by retail under section 25 of the Gas Industry Act 2001.

Consultation on the applications closed on 24 March 2023. We received no submissions.

We granted the licences on 12 April 2023.

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Electricity and gas
Date
Consultation ended on 24 March 2023
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Media releases
16 February 2023

Momentum Energy allegedly wrongfully disconnects customer affected by family violence

The Essential Services Commission has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Momentum Energy Pty Limited (Momentum Energy) over allegations it unlawfully disconnected electricity to the home of a family violence victim-survivor experiencing financial difficulties.
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Media releases
02 February 2023

Consultation opens as regulator develops new land access rules for electricity transmission companies

Victoria’s energy regulator is inviting feedback as it develops an enforceable code of practice that will apply to electricity transmission companies when accessing private land.

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Media releases
24 January 2023

Alinta Energy pays penalties for allegedly failing to provide adequate assistance to customers in financial hardship

Alinta Energy has paid more than $380,000 for alleged payment difficulty assistance breaches.
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Media releases
19 January 2023

Mojo Power, QEnergy pay penalties for allegedly incorrectly charging Victorian default offer customers

Mojo Power East Pty Ltd (Mojo Power) and QEnergy Ltd (QEnergy) have each paid more than $180,000 in penalties for allegedly charging Victorian Default Offer customers incorrect rates.

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Staff articles
18 May 2023

Essential stories: Merryn from the Energy team

I love working at the commission because you can create real change here. I'm very passionate about the welfare of Victorian consumers.
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Staff articles
17 March 2023

Essential stories: Cristina from the Energy team

I have a real passion for consumer advocacy and for equipping people with the information they need to navigate the world.
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Staff articles
24 February 2023

Essential stories: Stephanie from the Energy team

My job is busy, exciting and intellectually challenging. I'm so impressed by the commission's willingness to invest in high-quality professional development for its staff and really admire its commitment to being a world-class regulator that protects the interests and wellbeing of Victorians.
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