News Articles for Western Power

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has argued the cost of doing nothing on coal-fired power could drive the state-owned utilities off a financial cliff.

GenusPlus Group has added to its run of secured contracts this week – this time with Andrew Forrest-backed Fortescue.

The annual reports for WA's state-owned utilities reveal where they're spending big as the grid overhaul accelerates.

Experts speaking at an industry breakfast say utility providers are failing to meet housing demand.

WA's planned exit from coal power comes with many challenges and significant costs.

Former under treasurer Michael Barnes will become the Western Power chair in December, taking up the baton just six months after he was tapped for the energy corporation's deputy chairmanship in Ju

Mr Barnes will chair Western Power from December, just six months after he was tapped for the energy corporation's deputy chairmanship.

Its report coincided with the WA government laying out more details on its planned energy transition and Western Power issuing grid connection offers to battery storage projects.

A trio of contractors have picked up $342 million worth of work from the state government in the largest electricity transmission infrastructure investment in a decade.

Belmont-based GenusPlus will undertake a $65 million maintenance and upgrade program for Western Power and build a $105 million battery for Alinta Energy in South Australia.

WA's energy market operator has highlighted the need for further big investments in power stations and longer-duration batteries to avoid supply shortages in coming years.

WA's opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.

New initiatives in this year's budget include an extra $584 million for stage 2 of Western Power's Clean Energy Link North project but there were few details on other energy upgrades.

A fund to unlock housing supply has received a $101 million boost, with the state government making last minute announcements before handing down the budget this afternoon.

The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) has announced the appointment of Neville Poelina as the new WA state representative on the WAITOC board.

The state's ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks.

Former under treasurer Michael Barnes has joined the board of Western Power as deputy chair, as long-serving member Eva Skira bows out.

Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has called on WA's fledgling hydrogen sector to disregard a drop-off in sentiment and push ahead with project development.

The future shape of WA's energy market has become a little clearer this year, but there are many pieces needed to finish the puzzle.

Employees from Shell, Chevron, Deloitte and Western Power will be playing at Amplifier Bar to raise funds for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.

Western Power has been handed a $220,000 fine after two people received electric shocks after incorrect wiring wasn't fixed at a nearby home.

Premier Roger Cook says the government will work with the business community around potential support for those impacted by a spate of power outages across the state today.

WA Labor plans to spend $75 million establishing two Western Power factories to manufacture equipment such as power poles and power lines in tandem with private industry.

Frontier Energy has appointed former Western Power chief executive Guy Chalkley as its non-executive chair, following an appointment of Mark McGowan that was ultimately never ratified.

Perth company WestGen has dropped its plan for a solar farm near Byford and instead is aiming to build a 40-megawatt battery energy storage system on the same site.

Perth property developers continue to grapple with Western Power connection delays, while the utility insists work is underway to clear backlogs and improve timelines.

Western Power will get a $20.8 million cash injection from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, as part of its major push to integrate household generation into the state's grid.

The emergency department at St John of God Subiaco could be delayed up to two years after an application to extend the project's stage three start deadline was submitted.

Belmont-based GenusPlus Group has been awarded the $270 million contract to build the first stages of the Clean Energy Link.

Flooding has closed Western Power's Wellington Street office indefinitely, displacing workers as the utility prepares for a peak period across the state's main electricity grid.

Renewable energy giant Neoen has joined a long list of companies aiming to develop wind farms in WA's South West, though none are currently under construction.

The building and energy department has fined the government-owned utility, following an electric shock in Manning.

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA says investment on the scale of Metronet is needed to get the state's main energy grid running on renewables reliably and affordably.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the major findings from the domestic gas inquiry; Collgar's wind farm plan; Western Power's nuclear stance; Pilbara energy enablers; Perdaman's Karratha plan; the price of iron ore; Nicheliving's woes and Sanur's Subi battle; Vern Wheatley's legacy, and preview the upcoming edition of the Business News magazine.

Western Power chief executive Sam Barbaro has told an energy forum that Collie would be a logical home for a nuclear plant in the state, but says renewables are the priority for the grid.

GenusPlus Group has extended its close working relationship with Western Power, after securing a significant maintenance and upgrade works program with the company.

The Economic Regulation Authority is hopeful a new Western Power process introduced this week will clear a backlog of large customer connections to the utility's network.

Synergy has revealed it breached its licence almost 100 times between February last year and April 2024, by failing to properly handle contact details for 68 customers using life support equipment.

Engineering firm UGL will undertake a major power network maintenance and upgrade program for Western Power under a $125 million deal announced on Friday.

Commercial property developers are at boiling point with Western Power connection delays, citing the backlog as a major project feasibility concern.