Electricity retail licence exemption granted to Protean Energy Pty Ltd

The Public Utilities Office sought public comment on an application from Protean Energy Ltd for a retail licence exemption to sell electricity to customers through solar power purchase agreements.
Last updated:

The Public Utilities Office advertised Protean Energy’s licence exemption application for public comment on 2 November 2016. No submissions were received.

Protean Energy Ltd has now been granted a retail licence exemption by the Governor under section 8 of the Electricity Industry Act 2004. A current version of the exemption can be found on the Western Australian Legislation website.

Information on the Public Utilities Office’s review of  licensing arrangements for solar power purchase agreements can be viewed here. This includes Industry and Consumer Guidelines on solar power purchase agreements.

Requests for information relating to this work will be treated in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA).

Sidebar