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$1.7 million power safety upgrades underway on the Mornington Peninsula
New technology is being incorporated into parts of the electricity network in the Mornington Peninsula under a $1.7 million program to reduce the risk of fires and improve power reliability. Electricity distributor United Energy has started replacing 5.1 kilometres of... read moreNew initiative to help householders stay cool and keep energy costs down this summer
Householders in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula who are concerned about electricity costs can access support through a new initiative aimed at helping people save money on energy without sacrificing comfort this summer.
read moreUnited Energy and customers getting ready for summer
While a $185 million program of works has contributed to ensuring United Energy’s network supplying electricity to the Mornington Peninsula is better prepared for summer than ever before, customers are still encouraged to prepare for extreme weather conditions.
read moreMain Ridge powerlines go underground to provide more protection for the Peninsula
Electricity distributor United Energy has ungrounded powerlines in one of the highest risk bushfire areas along the Mornington Peninsula as part of a $265,000 investment to improve safety and reliability. Specialist crews moved almost 600 metres of high voltage lines... read moreNetwork relief package extended to support Victorian customers
31 July, 2020 Statement from CEO’s of CitiPower, Powercor, United Energy, Jemena and AusNet Services. Tim Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, CitiPower, Powercor, United Energy Frank Tudor, Managing Director, Jemena Tony Narvaez, Managing Director, AusNet Services... read moreSolar installations being installed rapidly
New data from United Energy shows solar panels are being installed at a rapid rate so far in 2020, supporting forecasts for up to one quarter of all homes in the network to have solar power.
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