Energy Policy WA

We provide policy advice to government to facilitate the delivery of secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services to Western Australians.

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11 November 2019

Public Submissions Sought on Proposed Amendments to Electricity Networks Access Code

The Minister for Energy invites written submissions on the proposed amendment to the Access Code to extend the coverage commencement date for Horizon Power's network in the North West Interconnected System. Submissions must be provided by 5:00pm (WST) on 11 December 2019.

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4 September 2019

Whole of System Plan

The Energy Transformation Taskforce releases information paper on the scenarios to be modelled as part of the inaugural Whole of System Plan for the South West Interconnected System.

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4 September 2019

New Wholesale Electricity Market

Energy Transformation Taskforce publishes information papers on the new design of the Wholesale Electricity Market in the South West Interconnected System.

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21 October 2019

Improving Reserve Capacity Pricing Signals – Market Rule Amendments

Energy Policy WA has worked with industry stakeholders to finalise proposed amendments to the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules to give effect to reforms to reserve capacity pricing arrangements as endorsed by the Minister for Energy.

Energy Transformation Strategy

Energy Transformation Taskforce

Energy Transformation Taskforce Publications

Energy Transformation Taskforce Consultation

Industry Reform

Licence Exemption Applications

Household Energy Pricing and Payment Support

Business and Government Energy Pricing

Household Renewable Energy

Emergency Management

Networks Regulation

What we do

Energy Policy WA was established on 5 September 2019 as a standalone sub-department of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

Energy Policy WA is responsible for the delivery of energy policy advice to the Minister for Energy to assist government in making well-informed decisions that contribute to the supply of secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services to Western Australian households and businesses.

Energy Policy WA is also responsible for supporting the delivery of government's Energy Transformation Strategy by the Energy Transformation Taskforce, and the statutory functions of the Coordinator of Energy, as set out in the Energy Coordination Act 1994, including the management of fuel, gas and electricity supply disruptions.