Western Power is now 'independent' and could be sold off like Alinta.
				What is the Western Power split?
Underground POWER		Safer streets, footpaths & lighting
		Improved home values		Back Want more information Things you can do
		Bigger trees - less pruning costs
		Better natural environment

Understanding what the Western Power Split in April 2006 means .... Western Power was split into 4 for a range of reasons to create a 'competitive environment' under a number of State and Federal laws. Horizon Power now runs a number of stand-alone systems throughout the state. As for the other 3, they separately MAKE it, MOVE it and MARKET electricity in the south west of WA. In time, more and more players will be able to directly compete like Telstra, Optus and others in telecommunications. Alinta Gas (or its new name with its overseas owners), are also active in the underground energy supply business. By adding a solid state fuel cell to the gas outlet at home & you can get electricity without the need for connection to the grid. As for Western Power, their task now is to be one of many WA Network Operators, moving electric energy from generators to the consumers, at a profit. And they are under pressure to increase those profits.
	As part of the split, Western Power is now a 'statutory corporation' and it could be relatively easily changed to a private corporation. Like Telstra, it could then be sold off. So what are the potential ramifications?	As a Synergy customer, why should I pay for the capital assets of just another network operator, (now just an energy transport company), when there could be many other options to the private Western Power, (with no exclusivity)?
TOP