News & announcements

More than 2400 additional customers in the Gascoyne and Mid West now have access to rooftop solar, with Horizon Power’s Smart Connect Solar expanding to Exmouth, Sandstone, Denham, Gascoyne Junction and Mt Magnet.

Horizon Power is committed to growing regional WA by supporting local communities and partnering with great initiatives. That's why we are excited to launch the next round of Horizon Power Community Partnerships. 

Horizon Power is now offering Sunshine Saver to customers in the Mid West towns of Cue, Yalgoo, Sandstone, Wiluna, Meekatharra and Norseman.  

Commencing in May 2024, the project is a testament to Horizon Power's dedication to community safety and engagement. A recent session at the Carnarvon Yacht Club allowed the company, alongside WA Police and Shire representatives, to share insights into the project's benefits with local residents and businesses.

On 9 May 2024 the WA State Government announced a one-off credit of $400 to reduce electricity bills for eligible residential and small business customers.

Horizon Power is excited to share that we have awarded $468,888 in grants to 57 community organisations and events throughout regional and remote Western Australia. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to energizing local communities and fostering vibrant initiatives.

Horizon Power is proposing to expand the North-West Interconnected System (NWIS) electricity network, by constructing an approximately 7 kilometre (km) long 132 kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission line between the Dampier Substation and the Burrup Strategic Industrial Area (SIA). The Burrup SIA is not currently connected via transmission infrastructure to the NWIS.

This year the WA State Government has announced changes to most electricity tariffs, in line with inflation. These changes come into effect from 1 July 2024. 

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In a significant step towards sustainability, Derby Regional Hospital has embraced renewable energy with the activation of a new 364-kilowatt rooftop solar photo-voltaic (PV) system.

Derby Regional Hospital's carbon emissions and annual energy consumption are set to fall, thanks to a $1.4 million investment by the Cook Government in large-scale rooftop solar.

We're excited to announce a new way of connecting rooftop solar to our network, eliminating the existing solar capacity contraints and enabling more customers to access rooftop solar. 

Horizon Power is committed to growing regional WA by supporting local communities and partnering with great initiatives. That's why we are excited to launch the next round of Horizon Power Community Partnerships. 

Esperance residents who embraced the energy transition earlier this year are already reaping the rewards of substantial savings on their electricity bills, according to Horizon Power's Esperance Energy Transition Program Knowledge Sharing Report, released today.

A new centralised solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) now operational in Cue, is increasing renewables to the state’s Mid West. 

As one of the first landmarks in Kununurra, the upgraded Horizon Power depot and new artwork developed by five local Aboriginal artists was unveiled today at a small community event.

Horizon Power is proud to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Western Australia, as the latest locations, Karratha, Exmouth, and Kununurra, join the state's EV network.

Horizon Power is proud to support regional and remote Western Australia by awarding $530,575 to 65 community organisations as part of our Community Partnerships Program Round 7. This significant funding will provide vital support to numerous community initiatives across the regions we serve, strengthening the fabric of these communities.