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New internship program opens doors for university students to step into the energy industry

University students from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales will now be able to gain first-hand experience in the energy industry and contribute to projects that support Australia’s transition to renewables.

24 September 2025

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Apprentice of the Year Jake Barlow finds his place in the energy industry

Kyogle born and bred, Jake was managing a busy local workshop as a mechanic when he found himself increasingly drawn to the outdoors and craving change.

18 September 2025

Our people
Powerline worker Daniel Stephens honoured for hard work and heart in Western NSW

Daniel Stephens’s road to becoming a powerline worker isn't your typical apprenticeship story.

17 September 2025

Our people
Women from the field are shaping the future of energy

As the energy industry navigates one of the most significant transitions in its history, women are increasingly at the forefront, bringing with them skills, insight and leadership needed to drive change.

16 September 2025

Our people
Innovation and Impact: Essential Energy wins two out of three ENA awards for customer-focused initiatives

Essential Energy has won two awards after being named a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Energy Networks Australia (ENA) Awards.

15 September 2025

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Blackouts vs outages: The power of words

With terms like ‘blackout’, ‘planned outage’, and ‘unplanned outage’ often used interchangeably, it’s easy for confusion and misinformation to spread; especially in the context of the energy transition.

12 September 2025

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Essential Energy’s contract management uplift recognised on a global stage

An initiative to shift from typical transactional contracts to strategic partnerships is helping strengthen relationships, support local businesses and prepare for the energy transition.

03 September 2025

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