Media Releases

Downloadable copies of all our latest media releases are available below.

Essential Energy powers on
Hundreds of Essential Energy crew have been working since New Year’s Day to restore power to more than 37,000 customers impacted by the devastating bushfires that affected both the South Coast, Riverina and Snowy Valley regions of NSW.
11 January 2020
Outage
Crews from across the State head to south-east NSW to help get the power back on
The devastating bushfires across south-east NSW have caused extensive damage to the Essential Energy electricity network, with the destruction of hundreds of power poles and associated electrical infrastructure.
07 January 2020
Outage
Essential advises community to prepare for extended outages
Essential Energy is asking community members impacted by the current bushfires burning through the South East of NSW to be prepared for potentially extended power outages, as crews are currently unable to safely access the firegrounds.
31 December 2019
Outage