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🚒 We're proud to support Bushfire Volunteers through the Western Power Bushfire Volunteers Grants Program, which is now open for applications to all volunteer brigades located within our service area. The funding will enable brigades to purchase essential tools in readiness for bushfire season. Previous recipients have used the funds for items such as water tanks and pumps, 4WD recovery tools, mosquito defence gear and even a snake handling course. To hear first-hand how the initiative has helped regional brigades, we recently caught up with the West Murray Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, who were one of the 48 recipients of last year's funding round. Find out more and apply before the closing date of Wednesday 4 December 2024 here: https://bit.ly/3CdcArt **Please note this funding stream is set up to fund equipment that can't be accessed through the State Government Emergency Levy (ESL), Local Government Grants Scheme (LGGS) or other funding sources.

We're inviting registrations of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the supply and delivery of disconnectors and earth switches for use on the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). For further information, please see the following webpage and register your interest by 2pm AWST Monday 14 November 2024: https://bit.ly/40sggQm

Yesterday, we hosted local media and the Minister for Energy, the Hon Reece Whitby MLA at our South Metro Depot to display our drone fleet capabilities heading into the summer months. It was exciting opportunity for us to showcase our 24-strong fleet, which will be operated by our 63 remote pilots, and explore the many innovative ways we're using drones to support network resilience. Our aircraft types include the Mini 4, DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise/CINE, Matrice 30T and the Skydio 2+. Innovative trials are also happening to explore new ways of using the technology, including: 🔸 Remotely applying silicone to live insulators to reduce the risk of pole top fires. 🔸 Mapping powerlines to accelerate decision making. 🔸 Installing attachments to powerlines to deter wildlife and increase visibility. A big thanks to our Chief Drone Pilot Aaron Dempsey and the many team members involved in the set up. It was a great day to see first-hand how this cutting-edge tech is being used to support network operations. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3C3Cazh #drone #droneday #perthmedia #tech #innovation #anetworkforlife

👏 A big congratulations to the Neoen Australia team for successfully delivering Stage 1 of the Collie Battery project.   We're proud to have partnered with Neoen to connect WA's newest battery to the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). We also extend our thanks and congratulations to Tesla Energy, UGL, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the WA Government and the Shire of Collie for their vital contributions towards this achievement.   We look forward to continuing to work with our energy partners as we build a cleaner energy future for WA.   #colliebattery #bigbattery #battery #energy #cleanenergy

We're seeking submissions from potential NCESS providers to deliver network support services at up to five metropolitan locations. Five distribution feeders have been selected based on our assessment of their underlying needs, technical requirements, and the potential for a viable non-network solution. For further information, please see the following webpage and submit your proposal by 5pm AWST Monday 25 November 2024: https://bit.ly/3Xmkea0

We're proud of our FY24 achievements and are excited to share our many success stories in our Annual Report. It was a massive year for us as we continue to build, maintain and transition the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) to net-zero. Some highlights include: 🚧 $1 billion invested in network upgrades and maintenance. 🏡 3,286 customers converted to underground power and four projects completed. 🦺 150,000 poles and 5,700 insulators inspected in high and extreme fire risk zones. ☀️ 37% total energy generation coming from renewables. You can view and download the full report from our website here: https://bit.ly/4dQbIWU A big thank you to our people and energy partners who've been an essential part of our many milestones and who continue to work together towards a cleaner energy future for WA.

Last week, we joined the conversation on WA’s clean energy future at a special event hosted by the Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA). Our own experts, Engineers Sabina Roshan Fernando, Peter Martino and Head of Distribution Energy Transition Andrew Blaver shared their forward-thinking insights alongside some of the state’s most influential energy leaders. "It was a great forum to discuss future energy opportunities and challenges," says Sabina. "We delved into how we can ensure grid stability and resilience while finding innovative solutions for securing reliable energy with renewables." We're excited to participate in these discussions as we work together to power a cleaner energy future for our state.

Western Power is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations who can provide an innovative platform for daily media monitoring and social listening. Please refer to the following webpage for further information and register your interest by 5pm AWST Wednesday 23 October 2024: https://bit.ly/3Nr436E

👋 Say hello to the future innovators of engineering in energy!   Last week, we hosted 20 students from Curtin University on a guided tour of our Southern Terminal to give them some first-hand insights into network operations.   Guided by Carla Basden, Julian Orozco, Michael Lam and Ashley Groeneweg, who shared their career journeys along the way, the students learnt about a range of topics, including asset management, engineering and design, and our customer decarbonisation goals.   Many thanks to IEEE Curtin University Student Branch and to each student for your enthusiasm on the day.   To find out more about our opportunities for students and graduates, click here: https://bit.ly/47hKCFG   #students #graduates #engineering #engineeringinenergy

For the fourth year running, we're proud to support greater educational and employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students through our partnerships with Clontarf Foundation and Waalitj Foundation. The renewed partnerships involve creating exciting entry-level pathways for students, and we're thrilled to have so far welcomed 10 students to Western Power as lineworkers, automotive mechanics, electricians and business trainees. "We're seeing positive and productive outcomes all round - for students, our employees and the community," says Western Power's Executive Manager People Jo Christie. "We're looking forward to further expanding and developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment journeys together." These significant partnerships are part our commitment to building strong, respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To find out more, visit: https://bit.ly/3UcfByD #partnership #education #employment