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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Emergencies 13 20 80 For large commercial customers, cost savings are achievable through various energy efficient strategies. Upgrade lighting to efficient LEDs with occupancy sensors. Use building automation for HVAC control. Maintain and upgrade HVAC systems regularly. Improve insulation and install efficient windows. Optimise temperature with programmable thermostats. Explore on-site renewables like solar panels. Manage loads to reduce peak energy use.

Business energy management is a great option to reduce overall costs, achieve environmental and sustainability goals, optimise investment and operations. It's not only an environmentally friendly choice, but also a smart way to save money and preserve our planet’s resources together. Electric appliances and equipment can be used to reduce emissions, deliver climate and health benefits, save operational cost and improve energy efficiency.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and reliable power supply to all customers, we’re always looking at better ways to manage the electricity on our network. As the name suggests, a Controlled Load tariff enables us to control the load on the network. By allowing us this control, customers are rewarded with cheaper rates. Recently we’ve made a slight change to the times that supply is available on Controlled Load 1 (CL1) tariff.

Time Of Use (TOU) tariffs apply different prices for electricity at different times of the day. Time is divided into Peak, Shoulder and Off-Peak periods which reflect the level of demand on the electricity network. During Off-Peak periods electricity prices will be cheaper than at other times. Under the National Electricity Rules, electricity networks (the ‘poles and wires’) must be built to handle the maximum peaks in demand.

Power outages due to flooding Floods, heavy rain and strong winds have caused significant damage to our network in parts of the North Coast of New South Wales. Our crews are working to fix the damage and restore power to affected customers as quickly as possible. As we do this work, the safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. Do not enter a property that has been affected by flood waters without first ensuring the energised electrical wiring has been shut off or disconnected.