In medium density locations, a hybrid network of mostly overhead assets complemented by new technologies like stand-alone power systems (SPS); and in less dense regional locations, an autonomous network of remote power systems with more SPS units and microgrids. We’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, affordable and increasingly renewable electricity supply to the community and industry. Our strategy sets out our vision, plan and the steps we need to take to get there. Western Power is owned by the State Government of Western Australia and is governed by an independent Board of non-executive directors. The Board of Western Power is committed to a high level of corporate governance and fostering a culture that values safety, ethical behaviour, integrity, diversity and respect. Western Power’s key governance principles and practices are reviewed regularly and revised as appropriate to reflect changes in law and industry best practice. The Minister for Energy represents our State Government owner. Our financial and service performance is overseen by the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) through an Access Arrangement made under the Electricity Networks Access Code 2004 (WA), which ensures a fair, competitive and efficient environment for consumers and businesses. The Access Arrangement sets service performance targets and how much we can charge to allow access to the network.
Our safety performance is regulated by the Building and Energy Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. The energy sector is experiencing an exciting once-in-a generation opportunity that is fundamentally shifting where and how we create, use and store electricity around our network. Working towards decarbonisation goals through enhancing and expanding the transmission network will make up a large part of our work during the next decade and beyond. We will service many new customers and enable greater connection of renewable generators as Western Australia’s economy moves away from fossil fuel generated electricity and continues the transition to lower emission technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and rooftop solar. At the same time we will continue to maintain our vast network for continued reliability and safety levels by transforming our distribution network into a modular grid that responds to the specific needs of each locality. This will see our distribution network progressively transitioned into three zones, including: in high density urban locations, a tightly meshed network with increasing underground assets. Our vision is to work together to power a cleaner energy future for the customers and communities covered by our network area. Western Power is responsible for delivering an essential service to the community. We build, maintain and operate the transmission and distribution electricity networks in the Perth metropolitan and across more than 255,000km 2 from Kalbarri in the north, to Albany and Bremer Bay in the south, and out to Kalgoorlie in the east.
Western Power Annual Report 2025
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