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25.01.2022 Could this be the next generation of STEM* whizzes? More than 200 students in the Goldfields and Wheatbelt have created their own model electrical network as part of our Circuit Breakers outreach program. Now in its fourth year, the program is a great learning opportunity and encourages students to pursue careers in STEM. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2TsijAa... Want to get your school involved? https://bit.ly/34x3ouQ *STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

25.01.2022 The grid is evolving and with so much innovative tech popping up, it can be confusing knowing what it all is. You may have heard us use the term 'microgrid', but do you know what it actually is? Check out the video to find out what they are and how they will power up more WA homes in the future.... Find out more : https://bit.ly/3oR5VrN

25.01.2022 Caught on camera - thieves breaking into our facilities looking to steal copper cabling. Copper theft is an issue not only for us but across several industries here in WA as it can be sold to scrap metal merchants. To tackle this issue, the Police Minister has announced that the resale of copper is going to be regulated, hopefully minimising crime like this in the future.... If you see damage or vandalism to the network, call us on 13 13 51. But if you see someone acting sus around the network, call the police

25.01.2022 Meet Steele! Steele is an honorary crew member at our Three Springs depot. Before her arrival, the depot would have regular overnight visits from mice However, Steele put an end to that and they haven't a mouse problem for 11 years! Steele was affectionately named after the conductor the crews mostly work with - 3/12 steel. And in case you were wondering, yes she has had her long service leave

25.01.2022 Noticed a lot of solar panels going up around your suburb? The latest solar results are in! Swipe right to find out which suburbs made the top 10... Use our solar suburb checker to find out where your suburb sits ... https://bit.ly/2YaN0fS

24.01.2022 ALBANY OUTAGE UPDATE: 2:50PM We have restored power to approx 6,500 customers, mainly in the Albany region. Around 9,400 customers remain without power, and we expect the majority of these to be restored this evening (Denmark, Albany and surrounds). Unfortunately, there may be some customers who will remain without power overnight. If you haven’t had your power restored by 8pm, please make alternative plans where necessary. More info: https://bit.ly/3wObawa... The damaging winds threw branches into powerlines as you can see from these photos. Gaining access to some areas has been difficult due to road closures from flooding and debris. Today we had a peak of 53 hazards related to 250 faults, and all have now been attended to and made safe, which allows repairs to occur. Mount Barker has approx 1,000 customers without power. Crews are still clearing hazards. Our crews will continue to repair the faults into this evening, with our Network Operations Centre monitoring 24/7 as usual. A helicopter is still patrolling the network and crews from our Picton, Vasse and Bridgetown depots will stay in the area to support the local crews. Please be assured we are working as quickly as possible to safely restore power to customers. If you’ve experienced an outage of more than 12 hours, you can apply (once power is reconnected) for an extended outage payment: https://bit.ly/383P7oV If you see any network damage, stay 8m clear and make the safe call to us on 13 13 51. Stay up to date: https://bit.ly/35I7BM1

24.01.2022 Is your team ready to win? Winners have a good gameplan and if youre in charge of a team, its your job to lead by example. Weve teamed up with Fremantle Dockers Paul Hasleby and our mates at ADCO constructions to talk about how planning ahead gives you the best chance of success either on the field or onsite when youre working near electricity. If youre working near electricity, have a gameplan and stay safe find out more at https://bit.ly/2OvCRVJ #360aware #gameplan #whatsyourgameplan #electricalsafety #AFL #freodockers #fremantledockers #westernderby #ADCO #construction

24.01.2022 Energy innovation + conservation = a winning mix! One of Australias biggest revegetation programs is now even greener, thanks to a stand-alone power system (SPS) Today, Greening Australia are officially the first community group across our network to have an SPS. It will provide secure power for their site which is used by Indigenous communities as part of the biodiversity project, Gondwana Link. It will also enable the development of an onsite bush campus for Noongar teaching Find out how SPS will aid conservation efforts and cultural tourism >> https://bit.ly/2BIkquv

24.01.2022 A day in the life... As part of WorkABILITY Day 2020, Neil joined us for work experience and spent the day with our Don Boshoff to find out what it's like to be a Regional Facilities Manager. Check out the diary of their adventure which took them from Bridgetown to Pemberton and back again https://bit.ly/3mUS4yW... We are a key partner of Forrest Personnel's WorkABILITY Day which provides work experience for people with health conditions, injuries and disabilities.

24.01.2022 It's NAIDOC week - a time to celebrate the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people And in recognition, our Murray Street building is lit up in yellow and red. Read more about NAIDOC week: https://bit.ly/2IBqGS8

23.01.2022 Another community battery for the South West. This SolarQuotes article on our new 5-year battery trial located in Margaret River, details the benefits this 464kWh battery will give to the community and the grid. The battery, that is in partnership with the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, will help the community with managing the rapid grow in solar generation and more. Read the article to find out how >> https://bit.ly/2OiXRiz

23.01.2022 It's an energy boon for customers in the bush! Today, all 52 of our stand-alone power systems (SPS) are operational, meaning remote customers like farmer Ken (pictured) will get a major power reliability boost. Here are the numbers: 6 SPS installed in the 2016 trial... 52 SPS installed in this roll-out 230km of overhead powerlines replaced 100 more SPS to come Find out more about SPS https://bit.ly/3kooktv

23.01.2022 Today on Remembrance Day, we remember those who died or suffered in armed conflicts. Some of our employees served in the Australian Defence Force, including Freya Barsby and Matt Cheney, and so this day has a particularly personal significance to them. Freya joined the Navy as a Combat Systems Operator and says today "is a day I give a silent thank you to veterans who, at all stages of history, have served so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we do.... Matt served in the RAAF for 8 years and says the Airforce taught him the importance of service to country, community and to one another in a way I’d not known before. "And in a year that has been truly challenging, it’s a great time to put our own challenges into perspective and take stock of just how truly blessed we are here in WA, says Matt. Thank you to all those who have, or continue to, serve in our armed forces. #RemembranceDay

23.01.2022 What will our energy grid look like in the next few decades? More renewable, more sustainable and with more wind power too! How do we know? It’s all laid out in the State Government’s Whole of System Plan, which is the blueprint for our energy network for the next few decades. Find out more about our energy future: https://bit.ly/3jU4Ahc... Watch the video: https://bit.ly/33PHRgr Merredin solar farm

22.01.2022 Did you know a world-first energy trial has been happening right here in WA? In Fremantle, 48 households have been trading their rooftop solar energy and setting their own electricity prices. How does it work? Known as peer-to-peer trading, residents buy and sell their electricity using the existing electricity network - our grid - and Power Ledgers blockchain technology platform. Want to find out more? >> https://bit.ly/3jD6D9k... The trial is part of Curtin Universitys RENeW Nexus project and in cooperation with other companies and utilities.

22.01.2022 To our Australind customers, we’ve been investigating the power quality issues some of you have been experiencing this week. Our crews discovered Western Corella birds have been damaging the power pole conductors. As you can see from the photos, the damage was significant enough to cause major problems. In response, the conductors have now been reinsulated and we've installed some bird diverters to prevent the issue from happening in the future. We thank you for your patience whilst we worked through this issue.

22.01.2022 STORM UPDATE Our crews continue to work on damaged parts of the network that have resulted from todays weather. This tree was felled by strong winds and hit powerlines on the way down, causing over 2000 customers to be left without power in Denmark. All power has now been restored to the area.... With more wild weather predicted for later this evening, remember to store away any loose items that could be blown into and damage powerlines. If you see a fallen powerline or network damage, stay 8 metres away and #makethesafecall to us immediately on 13 13 51. >> We encourage affected customers to check our outage page for estimated restoration times: https://bit.ly/2C8AdTo

22.01.2022 Yesterday our crews got a firsthand look at the impact of the Wooroloo bushfire on the region and the electricity network. This early access is important to gauge the level of response needed over the coming weeks. We thank our colleagues at Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA for providing us access to the fire grounds. We're currently planning our response strategy for when the site becomes safe and we’ll keep you up to date with our response efforts. You can ...follow our regular response updates at https://bit.ly/3pOPc8v Our thoughts are with all of the people affected by the bushfires and please know we’re working hard to restore your power as quickly, and safely, as we can. Shire of Mundaring | Shire of Chittering | Shire of Northam | City of Swan

21.01.2022 Smart phones. Smart TVs. Smart streetlights? Five councils have initiated a 'super trial' which sees 47,000 streetlights replaced with LED lamps. We're facilitating the change and investigating if they can also be smart-enabled. LEDs will reduce CO2 emissions by approx 50% and even more if they are smart-enabled. ... We recently ran a smart streetlights trial in Melville with positive community outcomes. About smart streetlights: https://bit.ly/2RPf The 'super trial': https://bit.ly/2Tnuh18

20.01.2022 Thinking of getting rooftop solar? Be solar savvy. Check out the 5 questions our independent experts say you should ask before choosing a solar installer https://bit.ly/3m6MZmF

19.01.2022 3 day power outage? Not anymore! Power outages were a common way of life on Tania Willmott’s farm, near Tambellup. With some power outages lasting up to 3 days, running the farm could prove tricky at times. But that’s about to change, thanks to 3 new stand-alone power systems (SPS)... https://bit.ly/2EChctY

19.01.2022 Suited up and ready for action! Our guy Mike and a Scouts WA Cub were looking ready to tackle anything when they donned our electrical safety gear at the recent Scouts Cubilee event.Check out these pics from the day - dress-ups, demos, activities and the appearance of a few larger-than-life characters! Click to find out how we're partnering with Scouts WA.

19.01.2022 From the road to the race track, electric vehicles are gaining momentum and leaving competitors behind...4 minutes behind to be exact. In support of EV uptake in WA and to show what they can do, we backed a Tesla Model 3 performance EV which claimed top spot at the Targa South West tarmac rally on the weekend. With EV uptake on the rise in WA, our grid will be essential to help power up our driving future. Find out more about EVs and the grid >>https://bit.ly/3a9nhtb Sponsored EV - Gemtek EV Racing

18.01.2022 This time, Jan wasnt to blame! Left - a shed roof that blew into powerlines on the weekend, causing power outages. Right - Jans trampoline caught in powerlines. You may have seen Jan before... https://bit.ly/3i72Vnw... If you see a damaged powerline, make the safe call to us on 13 13 51.

18.01.2022 WOOROLOO BUSHFIRE UPDATE, 10AM Around 800 homes and businesses remain without power due to the Wooloroo bushfire. We were able to restore power to 200 customers on the fringes of the fireground last night.... We anticipate that repair and restoration will require a significant rebuild over a number of weeks in some areas. We’ll know more about the time that will take as we continue gaining access to more of the fireground. Our thoughts continue to be with those families who are affected by the fire emergency and are without power because of damage to the network. We’ll continue to keep the community updated on our restoration efforts . Further updates and estimated restoration times: https://bit.ly/3rltNEi Here’s some FAQs on how to manage an extended outage: https://bit.ly/3tsyxK8 Shire of Mundaring | Shire of Chittering | Shire of Northam | City of Swan

18.01.2022 LED lamps use up to 89% less power than halogen lights that’s why we're greening the grid and transitioning our streetlights to LED. With 278,000 streetlights on the network, that's a BIG reduction in carbon emissions. Want to find out how much? https://bit.ly/2IOGgjf

18.01.2022 Meet Scott, Kurt and Eric! They are some of the work experience participants we recently welcomed to our Perth office and regional depots as part of WorkABILITY Day It's an annual event that fosters awareness of the skills that those with a health condition, including a disability, can bring to the workplace. Taking part in this initiative helps promotes an inclusive workplace that represents the diversity of the community we serve. ... The participants were assisting us with general maintenance, surveying, administration and facilities inspections.

18.01.2022 Great news weve installed more than 100,000 advanced meters in WA homes with more to come! Advanced meters give you better control over your energy usage, more accurate billing and they unlock other benefits too. Check out the video to find out what happens when you get an advanced meter.... Learn more > https://bit.ly/2DrPrne

17.01.2022 ‘Bust-ing’ to share the big news! The Mid-West town of Perenjori is celebrating the two year anniversary of having their community power supply supported by our ‘outage busting’ microgrid! Perenjori has been part of a world-first trial to help increase the town’s power reliability, with 26 hours outage avoided and huge gains to power quality.... Find out about the trial’s success and what it means for Perenjori > https://bit.ly/3jGrhF4

17.01.2022 Getting ready for bushfire season. We've nearly completed work in the Mid West to help minimise fire risk and resulting network impacts, including: installing poles with fire retardant paint maintaining poles, wires and insulators replacing 1,200 silicone insulators replacing 15km of conductors... managing vegetation. We also have a number of projects underway to improve reliability performance in the region over the next few years. Find out more: https://bit.ly/32F1TZY Shire of Irwin Shire of Mingenew Shire of Three Springs City of Greater Geraldton

17.01.2022 Innovation in action! This solar bench project is being featured at today's Resources Technology Showcase. We guided the Cecil Andrews College students from design to installation - such a fun project! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iidBqarRIoA

16.01.2022 Want to help shape the future of energy in WA? Think you’ve got what it takes to become an apprentice at Western Power? We’re now searching for the best of the best to join us in 2021 as apprentice lineworkers, electricians or mechanics. Help power the lives of our community applications close 2 October 2020. Tag a friend who might be interested. >> Apply under the ‘Apprenticeships’ tab at https://westernpower.com.au/about/careers#Apprenticeships... Knowing that everyone has power, and that if things aren’t working you’re fixing it, connecting people back to the network, it’s probably the best job in the world.

16.01.2022 From the burbs to the bush, batteries are transforming the grid. Watch the video to find out how batteries help us integrate more renewables and unlock storage potential to give customers more choice For more info on grid-connected batteries >> https://bit.ly/2DpGYAL

16.01.2022 Life on the farm can be tricky if you dont have reliable power, as farmer Ian McKenna well knows. Quality can be an issue too. If youve got a welder going, its a pretty big drag on the quality, he says. Ians farm is at the end of a long spur line, meaning power outages were commonbut not anymore! With his new stand-alone power system (SPS), the welder can keep going, the sheep can still be sheared and the fridge/freezer stays nice and cold Get the full story on Ian and his SPS >>https://bit.ly/3jAyOpx

15.01.2022 2020 sets a new low and the grid sets a new high. Yesterday the mercury plummeted with the coldest day on record in 15 years, while the grid recorded a new high with a winter peak load of 3,665 megawatts. It seems WA customers felt the chill and cranked the heaters, drawing these record levels of power from the grid. And with Perth expecting some more cold weather, the grid will keep those heaters powered up through the chilly days ahead. Find out more >> https://bit.ly/2DaWRLA

15.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing some #ElectricVehicle hot laps at this weekend’s Targa West Rally. We’re backing Gemtek Group's entry this year and are planning for a future grid with large-scale #EV uptake. Watch this video to hear about how we’re planning behind the scenes for more electric vehicles plugged into the grid. >> Read more about EVs and the grid at https://bit.ly/34jTKeX... | Targa West Events |

14.01.2022 Not only is Margaret River the home of great wineries and fantastic surf, its now also home to a community battery Margs is part of a unique 5 year battery trial with the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River where the battery is on the customer connection side. The trial aims to discover the full reach of battery benefits to the community, including improved power quality and more capacity to accommodate rooftop solar energy >>Learn about the battery trial at https://bit.ly/3gNNSy2

14.01.2022 Green energy + the grid Check out this drone footage taken at the Yandin wind farm. Its WAs largest wind farm and is connected to our network by a new 10km transmission line and terminal. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2ZD44vU

14.01.2022 "As a Balardong / Wadjuk Noongar man, NAIDOC is a great opportunity for us to come together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) history and culture." This is what Brad, our new Aboriginal Liaison Officer, had to say about NAIDOC which is being recognised this week with the theme 'always was, always will be'. Find out more about NAIDOC > https://www.naidoc.org.au/

14.01.2022 Have you been impacted by Cyclone Seroja? Find out about the financial assistance available to you at this Thursday's drop-in session. Date: Thursday 24 June Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Shire of Northampton Council Chambers, 199 Hampton Road, Northampton What to bring: your ID and banking information so we can process your claim.... Come and chat with our Community Engagement team who can explain what support payments you may be eligible for and help you apply for them. No appointment necessary. Shire Of Northampton

13.01.2022 Footys back and works getting back to normal whos feeling a bit rusty? It doesnt matter if youre on the field or working near electricity, youve gotta have a gameplan to get the job done safely. Check out some tips from West Coast Eagles Elliot Yeo and our mates at ADCO constructions about having a good gameplan and going home safe. If youre working near electricity, have a gameplan and stay safe find out more at https://bit.ly/32v70gb #360aware #gameplan #whatsyourgameplan #electricalsafety #AFL #westcoasteagles #westernderby #ADCO #construction

13.01.2022 Meet the mentors! Our Circuit Breakers STEM program is going from strength to strength, with more than 50 metro and regional schools taking part this year. The revised 2020 program includes online mentoring (from some of these lovely folks! ) and is designed to increase participation in STEM subjects, especially for female students. Learn more about Circuit Breakers https://bit.ly/2QnZYT5

13.01.2022 3 day power outage? Not anymore! Power outages were a common way of life on Tania Willmotts farm, near Tambellup. With some power outages lasting up to 3 days, running the farm could prove tricky at times. But thats about to change, thanks to 3 new stand-alone power systems (SPS)... https://bit.ly/2EChctY

12.01.2022 Got rooftop solar panels? For them to be effective and for your home to get consistent and stable power, the system needs to be connected to the grid. Here's how the two work together...https://bit.ly/3lIvsBy

12.01.2022 ALBANY OUTAGE UPDATE: 3:30PM Our crews are continuing to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to around 790 customers. We have restored approx 15800 customers since Sunday night. Today crews were able to access areas that were affected by road closures and flooding and they have found further faults and hazards. ... Those remaining without power are mostly located in the Mount Barker area and we expect the majority of these to have power restored towards the evening. Unfortunately, there may be some customers who will remain without power overnight. If you haven’t had your power restored by 8pm, please make alternative plans where necessary. More info: https://bit.ly/3wObawa Our priority with weather events like this is to respond to reported hazards to ensure the safety of the community and our crews. If you’ve experienced an outage of more than 12 hours, you can apply (once power is reconnected) for an extended outage payment: https://bit.ly/3a34rEv If you see any network damage, stay 8m clear and make the safe call to us on 13 13 51. Stay up to date: https://bit.ly/35I7BM1

12.01.2022 Zippity zap! Last week the Yandin Wind Farm was connected to our network. It is connected to the grid via our newly constructed terminals and 10km transmission line. When completed, it will be WAs largest wind farm. Once the turbines are constructed and tested, they will send their clean, green energy through the grid and on to WA customers. With WA being such a windy place, we are evolving the grid to safely and reliably deliver this wonderful wind energy. The ...Yandin Wind Farm is a RATCH-Australia and Alinta Energy investment. Find out how we are connecting WAs wind farms to the grid >> https://bit.ly/3grUAcK See more

10.01.2022 1 3 - a number that might be unlucky for some but today, its a positive number all the way! Premier Mark McGowan announced today that there are now 13 community batteries across the network, including one newly installed in his local city, Rockingham The 464kWh battery is located in Port Kennedy and will unlock benefits for the community and the grid, as well as allowing more homes in the area to install rooftop solar panels. Get the full info >>https://bit.ly/3eBpKOr

10.01.2022 Green energy + the grid Check out this drone footage taken at the Yandin wind farm. It's WA's largest wind farm and is connected to our network by a new 10km transmission line and terminal. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2ZD44vU

09.01.2022 From tomorrow at 8am, a team of 10 WA Electrical Inspectors will visit over 200 properties in the Wooroloo bushfire area to assess individual property damage. Read the full story at https://bit.ly/39Q01Sp City of Swan | Shire of Mundaring | Shire of Chittering | Shire of Northam

09.01.2022 Lochie the Liney and Constable Care - great pals and great advocates of community safety! These best buds caught up at the recent Scouts WA Cubilee event and met lots of adventurous cubs and scouts. Find out how we've partnered with Scouts WA https://bit.ly/32MVz2M

09.01.2022 This time, Jan wasn't to blame! Left - a shed roof that blew into powerlines on the weekend, causing power outages. Right - Jan's trampoline caught in powerlines. You may have seen Jan before... https://bit.ly/3i72Vnw... If you see a damaged powerline, make the safe call to us on 13 13 51.

08.01.2022 Bust-ing to share the big news! The Mid-West town of Perenjori is celebrating the two year anniversary of having their community power supply supported by our outage busting microgrid! Perenjori has been part of a world-first trial to help increase the towns power reliability, with 26 hours outage avoided and huge gains to power quality.... Find out about the trials success and what it means for Perenjori > https://bit.ly/3jGrhF4

08.01.2022 As the buildings go up, we've been working hard underground. The Perth City Link development will see new shops and housing pop up. And one thing's for sure - they will all need reliable power. All our underground conduits are installed ready for new cables as the buildings go up. Find out how this project will help Perthians enjoy what the city has to offer https://bit.ly/3ePhQla

08.01.2022 The case of the curious cows... Who would have thought that cows could cause power disruptions? Well, the curious cows at Ken Schleuters farm in Tambellup nearly did just that! Find out how Kens new stand-alone power system (SPS) is keeping the power on and avoiding interference from those inquisitive cows! https://bit.ly/32qpME3

07.01.2022 Did you see it? If not, here you go! Our new TV ad dropped yesterday. Find out how we're connecting you to a brighter energy future https://bit.ly/3o6so3V

07.01.2022 More good news rolling in about our stand-alone power systems (SPS). Check out ABC Great Southerns video about the unveiling of the SPS at the Greening Australia site in Nowanup on the weekend. >> Read more about how one of Australias biggest re-vegetation projects just got greener: https://bit.ly/2Wckqdd

07.01.2022 Today our new purpose-built Pinjarra depot was officially opened! The depot, which combines the Mandurah and Waroona depots, will enhance the coordination and service reach for customers in the Peel region. Check out the Indigenous artwork created by local artist and Elder Gloria Kearing, demonstrating the strong connection the local Bindjareb people have to the area https://bit.ly/32AKt0N

06.01.2022 While you were sleepingthe Perth CBD was getting a major power upgrade! And David, Quincey and Julian (L-R) are part of the team who helped make this happen. After 46 years, switchboards at the Milligan Street substation needed refurbishment, with crews working around the clock to minimise power disruption to nearby residents. What else is happening in Perth metro? https://bit.ly/3h8MN3E

06.01.2022 For farmer Romina Nicoletti, keeping roos out of the crop can be tricky business. Especially without a reliable power supply. On her family farm in Elachbutting, 350km north-east of Perth, they use a hotwire - an electric cable that doesn’t hurt the roos, but keeps them away from the crop But with power outages being a common occurrence, the hotwire hasn't always been reliableuntil now. Find out how their stand-alone power systems (SPS) are helping keep the roos out > https://bit.ly/3cmM8ux

06.01.2022 Western Power recently determined that it contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by failing to correctly apply the flexibility agreement provisions in the Western Power and Australian Services Union Enterprise Agreement 2017 and previous agreements. In August 2019, Western Power formally self-reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) that contraventions of Agreements had occurred and consequently some employees on Individual Agreements or Flexibility Agreements had been un...derpaid. Western Power has now entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the FWO to ensure its ongoing compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws. Western Power will, as a result of the Enforceable Undertaking, undertake several activities to ensure its ongoing compliance such as, conducting three independent audits and formally apologising to individual employees. Western Power expresses its sincerest regrets and apologises for these contraventions. If you worked for Western Power on an Individual or Flexible Agreement during the period August 2013 to September 2019 and have queries or questions relating to your employment, please contact Western Power directly on 1800 450 066 or [email protected]. This contact will be on a confidential basis if required. Alternatively, anyone can contact the FWO via www.fairwork.gov.au or on 13 13 94 or the Australian Services Union WA Branch.

06.01.2022 Powering up Perth - after two years of major works, the CBD’s power upgrade is almost complete! The planning for this once-in-a-lifetime work started in 2012 and will secure the CBD's power supply for another 50 years. Check out the video showing some of the works along the 2km stretch between the substations at Hay Street and Milligan Street.... Find out more about the project >> https://bit.ly/2HK1mPc

06.01.2022 Classic Jan Although Jan didnt know her trampoline could get swept up into powerlines, at least she knew to make the safe call to us If you see an electrical hazard, stay 8m away and call us on 13 13 51. What to do if you see a damaged powerline >> https://bit.ly/2Djeby3

06.01.2022 We all enjoy a bit of friendly rivalry even when it comes to solar panels! Which council areas made the top 10 for solar? Has City of Wanneroo maintained its hold on WA's solar crown? Swipe right and see for yourself!

06.01.2022 Imagine having a team member 24/7 who is always productive and happy doing mundane data tasks...Well that's what we have in the form of our Robotic Process Automation (a fancy name for a 'bot' ) See how the bot has been taking care of business...

05.01.2022 Ever wondered what that round green thingy is on your verge? Well, its actually really important and helps make sure the electricity gets to your house Say hello to the small-but-mighty, green dome! Find out more about these little green powerhouses >> https://bit.ly/3h2BaeQ

05.01.2022 WOOROLOO BUSHFIRE UPDATE, 6PM Around 700 homes and businesses remain without power due to the Wooroloo bushfire. Western Power was able to restore power to a further 100 customers today. Western Power now has access to five sectors (east and north of Old Toodyay Road) of the fireground and were able to earth the perimeter and remove hazards that are blocking roads. In these five sectors alone, there are more than 150 poles and 100 transformers affected.... Separate to the main Wooroloo fire, we’re also responding to three new bushfires this afternoon which have caused damage to assets in Bullsbrook, Toodyay and Munster. Our thoughts continue to be with those families who are displaced by the fire emergency. We’ll continue to keep the community updated on our restoration efforts. Further updates and estimated restoration times: https://bit.ly/3rltNEi Here’s some FAQs on how to manage an extended outage: https://bit.ly/3tsyxK8

05.01.2022 Students from Cecil Andrews College have taken solar and STEM* to the next level. Check out the solar charging bench they have developed with our tech experts from design through to installation. Has this sparked their interest in an electrotechnology career? Maybe they could be working with us one day! https://bit.ly/38zgOc5... *STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

05.01.2022 What would Jan have done.... Flying fish? Not in this case, but a boat did fall 40 feet from a bridge, and its catch did get flung into the powerlines in the United States. We generally have issues with trampolines and sheds here in WA - so this is different! Check out this article for more pictures > https://bit.ly/32bOj0y

04.01.2022 Our crew in Kalgoorlie had a friendly little guest on site last week.A colourful pink and grey galah (who we believe is called Summer) kept our lineworker Emily smiling on the job, while being on her best behaviour. In fact, Summer left the crew in Kal wondering if she was someones beloved pet. After a quick check on community social pages, Summer was reunited with her owner. Find out what other wildlife we encounter on the job https://bit.ly/2Pt0UFo

04.01.2022 Meet your new teacher, Mike Last week was science week, so Mike - one of our Circuit Breakers mentors - is here to give you a quick lesson on how we get electricity from us to you! Find out more about our Circuit Breakers STEM program >> https://bit.ly/3aKfeDe #STEM #scienceweek

04.01.2022 Helicopter patrols covering thousands of kilometres and specially trained crews will boost our ability to inspect line faults in the Mid-West this bushfire season | More: https://bit.ly/3oBWgVV

03.01.2022 Fuel for thought Have you heard of decarbonisation? It means reducing carbon emissions and one way were doing this, is by connecting more renewables to the grid So what does decarbonisation of our grid look like? Find out: https://bit.ly/3dIaoWX

03.01.2022 Have you heard? We have started installing advanced meters in WA homes! You might be wondering what makes an advanced meter, well, advanced? Watch this short video to find out For more info: https://bit.ly/3i2tLwj

03.01.2022 Have you heard all the buzz about community batteries lately? Well, theres now 13 batteries on the network. Want to know what community batteries actually do? Check out this quick explainer video For more community battery info >> https://bit.ly/2Wy0EsT

03.01.2022 Suns out, solars on! Some WA suburbs are leading the way when it comes to solar But its not just about total numbers - the percentages tell a very different story...were looking at you, Bushmead! https://bit.ly/3hweuUS

03.01.2022 WA is leading the nation with community battery storage, and our friends on the east coast are paying attention >.>This RenewEconomy article explains: https://reneweconomy.com.au/one-in-all-in-making-community/

02.01.2022 One flew over the cuckoos nest and three flew over the SPS. No angry birds here, just some happy South West locals checking in on the install of one of our stand-alone power systems (SPS) down south. Were sure the SPS customer will be just as happy with the off-grid power solution as the birds. Happy Friday!

02.01.2022 Feel a tingle or zap when using your taps? Dont ignore it. You cant see an electrical fault, but you can feel one. Stay safe and report all shocks and tingles immediately to us on 13 13 51. Find out how you can help keep your family and community safe >> https://bit.ly/38iFpQs

02.01.2022 From poles and wires to advanced meters, smart streetlights, batteries, solar and more WAs energy scene has seen some big changes. Our new CEO, Ed Kalajzic, spoke with News Talk 6PR 882 about these changes and what this new tech means for WA customers Have a listen For more info on our exciting tech projects >> https://bit.ly/2VxD7Yj

02.01.2022 We may have had a few rainy days across the south-west recently, but the sun is still shining on the Greenough River Solar Farm, near Geraldton Weve upgraded the network connection to the solar farm to accommodate its 30MW expanded capacity Theres now a whopping total output of 103GWh/year, the equivalent of powering 20,000 households The solar farm is owned by Bright Energy Investments. The farms expansion is part of the State Governments commitment to div...ersifying generation on the network. Find out more about solar and the grid >> https://bit.ly/3gzyoNU Bright Energy Investments See more

01.01.2022 "I like doing the coding and building the network." That was response from one of Moorine Rock Primary Schools female students when asked about our Circuit Breakers STEM program. With science week coming up, find out more about the program that helps students become thinkers, makers and innovators! More info >> https://bit.ly/33N3K0n #STEM #scienceweek

01.01.2022 Great news we’ve installed more than 100,000 advanced meters in WA homes with more to come! Advanced meters give you better control over your energy usage, more accurate billing and they unlock other benefits too. Check out the video to find out what happens when you get an advanced meter.... Learn more > https://bit.ly/2DrPrne