Powercor transmission licence application

We already own and operate one of the lowest-cost and most reliable electricity distribution networks in Australia.

If we are granted a transmission licence, we will be able to offer a full in-house service, from design and planning to construction and maintenance, across both distribution and transmission.

Having another provider in the market will provide customers more choice, helping drive competition and better service.

We will plan, design and build transmission infrastructure within Powercor’s current distribution network, spanning from the western suburbs of Melbourne through central and western Victoria to the South Australian and New South Wales borders.

Powercor already has a strong track record when it comes to delivering affordable and quality services.

Having another transmission provider will give major customers more choice and drive competition in the market. This will mean lower prices and better services for all customers.

We will be the only provider to offer a full in-house service, from design and planning to construction and maintenance, across both distribution and transmission in western Victoria.

We will offer planning, design and construction services for new terminal station infrastructure, including 220kV lines, for customer-related projects. These projects could include large-scale solar and wind generation, battery storage, data centres and commercial and industrial businesses.

No. Our focus will be on building and upgrading transmission infrastructure, including new terminal stations and 220kV lines for customer-related projects to enable them to easily connect to the transmission network.

If granted this licence, we won’t be constructing a new transmission grid or building large transmission line corridors like the Western Renewables Link.

Engagement with the communities we operate is embedded across our business.

Our experienced Stakeholder Engagement team will lead and facilitate on-the-ground activities when planning and delivering transmission projects. We are also committed to aligning with the Land Access Code of Practice. For more on our commitment to engagement and land access, view our commitment on engagement and land access document.

Powercor is the leading rural distribution network in the country based on both low costs to customers and expenditure efficiency. Our in-house teams live and work in our local communities and regions and understand what our customers need.

We have held an Electricity Distribution Licence for almost 30 years. During this time, we have regularly interacted with transmission network service providers and have a strong understanding of what is involved in undertaking a transmission project, from the technical requirements through to the relevant legal and regulatory framework as well as the stakeholder engagement needs.

Many of our people, including our executives and senior managers, have extensive experience managing and operating both transmission and distribution networks.

By providing more competition in the market and supporting a faster transition to a clean energy future, we will be contributing to driving down costs and helping our state meet our renewable energy target. This will provide benefits, including lower costs, for customers.

We will also be supporting customer- funded projects, which means they are paid for by individual project owners. With more competition in the market, this will likely reduce costs for customers wanting to connect to the power network.

We already have the skills and capability within our business to deliver high-quality transmission services and infrastructure. We will continue to review the resources we have as we build our transmission group, scaling up our business and creating new jobs if they are needed.

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