❗ ADVISORY UPDATE ❗ Australian organisations are encouraged to urgently adopt an enhanced cyber security position. Review the latest updates: https://t.co/IMF24OTawU
@VicStormChasers@vicsesnews@abcnews We've managed to restore the majority of customers. Current fault levels are about 2000 without electricity. Our crews are working as quickly and as safely as possible to get them back on supply.
Stay well clear of any fallen powerlines ⚡⚡ and report them to us on 13 24 12.
⚠️⚠️The latest severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology ⚠️⚠️ Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely ⛈️⛈️
Stay well clear of any fallen powerlines ⚡⚡ and report them to us immediately on 132 099.
SAFETY ALERT:
Fallen powerlines can be deadly. There are no second chances with electricity. Please hear the message from Chief Operating Officer Trevor Armstrong and share with your family friends and stay safe. #safety#sydneystorm
In the hardest hit areas, the network is being rebuilt from the ground up on a street by street basis. Power is being restored progressively but only where it is safe to do so.
Ausgrid is aiming to have all customers restored by the end of the weekend.
13,000 customers remain without power in parts of Sydney and the Central Coast following last weekend’s storms.
127,000 homes & businesses have been safely restored.
Our contact centre is operating 24 hours a day and you can contact Ausgrid on 131388.
In what has been a very traumatic, exhausting and anxious bush fire season so far, for the first time this season all bush and grass fires in NSW are now contained.
It has taken a lot of work by firefighters, emergency services and communities to get to this point. #nswrfs
We're pleased to say all power is back after the #EastCoastLow lashed our area last Sunday. Thanks for your patience and goodwill as crews worked hard to safely restore power to 93,000 customers and fix a record 1,150 electrical hazards.
Technology + Trust are the key elements in the energy transition...our Energy Consumer Expectations research gives us the same message. What to do about it will be the focus #takecharge20
Presented #EdelmanTrust today at @ceda_news#EPO20 launch and enjoyed a great conversation around trust in Australia. Stay tuned, our official launch is Thursday.
Crews are continuing to progressively restore power where safe to do so.
As at 10pm power’s been restored to 102,000 customers. Throughout today we’ve restored power to 41,000 homes and businesses.
Power is still out to 38,000 customers across Sydney and the Central Coast
“CEDA will establish a national program of climate change adaptation discussions in our 2020 agenda to share ideas and insights using the Federal Government’s 2015 National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy as a starting point.”
These issues are deeply important to Australia’s economic and social development and future prosperity and something that will be part of CEDA’s 2020 agenda/focus - I highlighted this at the #EPO2020 event. You can read more about it here: https://t.co/8KhfRCvk82
These issues are deeply important to Australia’s economic and social development and future prosperity and something that will be part of CEDA’s 2020 agenda/focus - I highlighted this at the #EPO2020 event. You can read more about it here: https://t.co/8KhfRCvk82
From ARENA - six episodes, energy experts and innovators explorewide range of topics - the role of large-scale storage in balancing the grid, the transition to a consumer-driven energy system, and the electric vehicle revolution driving us to a more sustainable transport system.
#takecharge20 scenarios for heat, light and power in 2050 from Dr Matt Finch facilitator at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School at https://t.co/PLXeHKJH47 Not predictions based on the past, nor pictures of preferred futures but thought provoking in planning responses.
As of 8pm tonight, the Currowan Fire burning in the Shoalhaven has been set to out. The fire burned for 74 days, burnt out 499,621 hectares and spans from each end of the Shoalhaven. 312 homes were destroyed and 173 damaged. 1,889 homes saved by firefighters. #NSWRFS#nswfires
Thanks to all in the industry and governments who supported us today and to the amazing AEMO team. A rough day in the NEM but this girl is how I feel! https://t.co/BAKS3Aslox
ALERT: weather conditions, transmission line losses & mechanical issues at some power stations led to tight conditions in the electricity system. Asking community to help reduce demand between 5-9pm by turning off pool pumps, unnecessary appliances & turning up aircon to 24*C
New South Wales and Victoria are currently in Lack of Reserve 2 conditions. AEMO has activated all available emergency reserves. To view our full media statement, please click here: https://t.co/mj96spb7jL