Utilities contacts
Utilities which operate and maintain network facilities in the ACT under a Utilities Act 2000 licence are indicated below. In addition there are also utilities for the retail or supply of gas and electricity services. These are listed on the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission website.
| Licensed Utility | Service Sector |
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ActewAGL Distribution |
Electricity distributor |
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Gas transmission |
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ActewAGL Distribution |
Gas distribution and connection |
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ACTEW Corporation Ltd |
Water services and sewerage services |
Agencies involved in utility regulation in the ACT are listed below.
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Agency |
Relevant Function |
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Under the Utilities Act, the ICRC is responsible for:
Under separate legislation ICRC determines utility prices. |
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ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT)
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ACAT provides a forum for resolving consumer complaints and determining appeals involving amounts up to $10,000. |
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Responsible for administering regulations made under the Utilities Act 2000 :
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Responsible for administering teh Energy Industry Levy. |
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Responsible for street light and stormwater networks. |
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Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
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Regulation of environmental compliance matters, particularly:
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ACT Planning and Land Authority
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In addition to its responsibility for technical regulation under the Utilities Act 2000, the Authority is also responsible for:
These areas interface with utilities' operations. |
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