Electricity

Electricity Reform

In January 2003, the Government embarked on an unprecedented program of reform to the State’s electricity industry.  The Government’s vision was to create a competitive electricity market to encourage private sector investment, improve reliability of supply and place downward pressure on prices.

The key components of this program included:           

• the restructure of Western Power into four Government owned entities;
• the establishment of a wholesale electricity market;
• the development of a strong and independent regulatory framework including measures to protect smaller customers in the new market;
• reduction  in the contestability threshold to 50 megawatt hours; and
• the facilitation of sustainable energy options.

The latest information on the Office of Energy's electricity industry projects, policies and industry organisations is available in this Electricity section of the website. For more information about Electricity follow the links in the left hand navigation bar.