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Melbourne to host Australia’s largest community battery rollout
Australia’s largest rollout of community-based batteries supporting highly targeted and localized needs will commence later this year in United Energy’s network across Melbourne’s east, south east and the Mornington Peninsula. When complete, the fleet of batteries... read moreCritical works to continue through latest lockdown
UPDATE: 6 August, 2021 We’ve had some questions about why we are continuing to conduct planned outages during Victoria’s lockdown due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak. We understand many of our customers are working or studying from home. In response, we’re reviewing... read moreUpdate on power outages across Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula
As at 4pm United Energy crews have restored power to more than 80,000 homes and businesses following last night’s severe windstorms, however customers are being advised that some areas may not have power restored for a number of days. Extra crews have been mobilised... read moreMelbourne’s south-east urged to prepare for power outages ahead of winds
Householders are being urged to prepare for potential power outages with strong winds expected to
hit Melbourne’s south-east and the Mornington Peninsula tonight and into tomorrow.
Weather forecasts are predicting wind extreme gusts approaching 100km/h in the United Energy
network area, with the worst of the weather expected to hit overnight Wednesday and into Thursday
morning.
Helicopters, lasers creating 3D map of Melbourne’s power network
8 June, 2021 Helicopters will be flying over parts of Melbourne’s south east and the Mornington Peninsula over the next fortnight as part of United Energy’s efforts to keep the electricity network safe and reliable. The aircraft will be fitted with advanced Light... read moreCape Schanck network upgrade works
United Energy will undertake a major upgrade of the powerlines in Cape Schanck aimed at maintaining safety and reliability for the community on Thursday 27 May 2021. Work will include replacing powerlines with a new, stronger alternative that is well suited to the... read moreMedia Release: Lower costs, continued reliability, solar exports and batteries a focus of United Energy’s five-year plan
30 April 2021 Households across Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula will benefit from a $60 reduction in network charges on their electricity bills and $1.6 billion invested in critical power infrastructure and services over the next... read moreNew technology shines a light on potential power faults before they happen
22 February 2021 Advanced technology designed to improve power reliability and safety for customers by identifying potential network faults before they become a problem has been rolled out by electricity distributor United Energy. Crews have installed 22 Early Fault... read moreTemplestowe network upgrade works
Update (4 February, 2021) United Energy has now replaced the main areas of underground cable. We have completed this using non-destructive boring methods that have allowed us to have minimal impact on nature strips, footpaths, driveways and roads. This work has... read moreUnited Energy joins Portsea Surf Life Saving Club in five-year deal
The five-year deal sees United Energy become the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club’s major sponsor, with a strong alignment with the club’s values of safety, community service, leadership and teamwork.
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