Customer Advocacy Group
This independent Group represents domestic, industrial, commercial, rural and remote customers and primary producers as well as low-income households and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Customer Advocacy Group is a proactive forum for consultation, engagement and insight across Essential Energy’s customer base, on any matters relating to the supply of electricity and associated services. Customers questions will be raised by the Customer Advocacy Group at their next meeting with Essential Energy.
Customers are encouraged to contact Customer Advocacy Group members to provide feedback for discussion at these meetings.
Customer Advocacy Group Charter
This independent Group represents domestic, industrial, commercial, rural and remote customers and primary producers as well as low-income households and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Customer Advocacy Group is a proactive forum for consultation, engagement and insight across Essential Energy’s customer base, on any matters relating to the supply of electricity and associated services. Customers questions will be raised by the Customer Advocacy Group at their next meeting with Essential Energy.
Customers are encouraged to contact Customer Advocacy Group members to provide feedback for discussion at these meetings.
Customer Advocacy Group Charter
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Women in Agriculture Lunch and Learn sessions
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkSafeWork NSW in partnership with Essential Energy are running a free lunch and learn series for women involved in the agricultural industry.
Calling all women in agriculture across regional NSW! You’re invited to join us for a free Lunch and Learn event to be held in June/July 2022 with Essential Energy.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with your industry, learn how to navigate and respond to electrical hazards as well as work around farm vehicles and machinery.
Locations: Buronga, Temora, Finley, Goulburn, Griffith, Tumut, Narrabri, Tamworth, Forbes, Dubbo, Nyngan, Cooma, Moruya, Casino, Gloucester, Gunnedah, Inverell, Armidale, Walgett, Moree.
By attending the event, you may be eligible to apply for rebate programs including the small business rebate of up to $1,000, quad bike safety improvement program up to the value of $2,000 and the aerial marker installation program run by Essential Energy (conditions apply).
For more information and to register, follow the link at https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/agriculture,-forestry-and-fishing/farming
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Essential News
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe invite you to read ‘Essential News’ a regular quarterly newsletter to keep up-to-date on projects and activities in your local community.
Email yoursay@essentialenergy.com.au to stay in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Community Halls Program
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Applications for Essential Energy’s Community Hall Program are now open and close midnight, Sunday 28 March 2021. To view the eligibility criteria or to apply, visit essentialenergy.com.au/community-hall
Essential Energy’s Community Hall Program aims to give back to the local halls that make up the social fabric of regional, rural and remote NSW and provide a valuable venue for the provision of localised services for their surrounding areas. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to partnering with the local communities where we live and work as we operate and maintain one of Australia’s largest electricity distribution networks.
Applications for the Community Hall Program are now open and close midnight Sunday 28 March. Through the program, eligible halls will receive a $200 donation to put towards general maintenance costs for the hall.
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Reliable Power, Resilient Network
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkFor more information on the recent Brand Campaign visit https://engage.essentialenergy.com.au/reliable-power-resilient-network
At Essential Energy we look after the poles and wires that deliver electricity to 95 per cent of New South Wales and parts of southern Queensland. Our people are central to making sure the electricity we deliver reliably powers the homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and services that form part of each community.
Customer Advocacy Group Meetings
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09 August 2022
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08 November 2022
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14 February 2023
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09 May 2023
Customer Advocacy Group Community Updates
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CAG Community Update February 2022 (224 KB) (pdf)
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CAG Community Update November 2021
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CAG Community Update August 2021 (222 KB) (pdf)
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Community Update May 2021 (231 KB) (pdf)
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CAG Community Update February 2021 (206 KB) (pdf)
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CAG Community Update November 2020 (210 KB) (pdf)
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CAG Community Update August 2020.pdf (254 KB) (pdf)
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CAG Community Update June 2020.pdf (208 KB) (pdf)
Essential Energy Contact
Stakeholder Engagement Specialist @ Essential Energy
Get in touch: 0429 040 951 or karyn.looby@essentialenergy.com.au
Who's listening
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Policy OfficerEnergy and Water Consumers’ Advocacy Program
Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)
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Community representative and CWA committee member
Country Women's Association NSW (CWA)
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Policy, Training and Executive Services Manager
Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW