Media releases

Below are the latest media releases from Ergon Energy. You can use the search tool to find a specific release, or you can select to view media releases by our service regions.

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3 Feb 2012

Mitchell, Roma customers disconnected

Ergon Energy crews are patrolling one of the two feeder lines in Mitchell after a fault caused 316 customers to have their power supply interrupted just after 11.30am.

2 Feb 2012

New apprentices start work

Ergon Energy has welcomed one of its largest apprentice intakes with 72 new recruits starting work this week – 12 of them women.

12 Jan 2012

Far North power network copes with summer peaks

The far North’s power network is handling summer demand for power well, with the region reaching a peak load of 261 Megawatts yesterday according to Ergon Energy.

11 Jan 2012

Helicopter to inspect power lines

Ergon Energy will be taking to the skies next week (Monday 16/1/12) to carry out helicopter inspections of the main high voltage line between Proserpine and Bowen.

29 Dec 2011

Ergon Energy ready for tropical low

Ergon Energy is re-checking disaster response preparations in anticipation of potential flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Grant.

19 Dec 2011

Continued focus on safety and job security

Ergon Energy has rejected suggestions that it is seeking to adopt unsafe work practices.

14 Dec 2011

Power crews descend on Myola for upgrade

Ergon Energy crews from Cairns and the Tableland will join forces this week to deliver a power network upgrade for customers in the Myola area north of Kuranda.

9 Dec 2011

Ergon Energy welcomes Somerville Review findings

Ergon Energy has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the independent review of government owned energy corporations chaired by Mr Darryl Somerville.

2 Dec 2011

Light up efficiently and safely for Christmas

North Queensland residents and businesses planning Christmas light displays are being urged by Ergon Energy to consider environmentally friendly lighting and take a responsible approach to electrical safety.

18 Nov 2011

Truck cuts power to Giru

A truck with its tipper raised contacted high voltage overhead powerlines near Giru last night cutting power to the town for 2 hours.

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