Western Power is an electricity networks corporation. We are owned by the Western Australian Government but, as a corporation, we make commercial decisions based on regulations.
Western Power transports electricity from power stations to towns and cities and then distributes it to homes and businesses. This is done via a large network of power lines known as the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
We are responsible for maintaining this network and restoring power after interruptions.
We also develop the network to meet the needs of customers and developers and to bring electricity to new areas.
Companies who produce electricity (generators) and companies who sell electricity (retailers) all have access to our network.
Electricity retailers buy power from electricity generators and pay Western Power a fee for transporting that electricity through the network to their customers.
Western Power is a Government owned corporation with an independent Board of Directors, who provide high-level strategic advice on the direction of the business.
Western Power is accountable to its Board, regulators and to the State Government.
Western Power pays tax on its profits and pays dividends to the Government. The remainder of our earnings are reinvested into the business and the network.
As a monopoly, our return on investment is determined by the Economic Regulation Authority.
Western Power's organisation structure (PDF 293KB) identifies general managers and branch managers, under the leadership of Managing Director Doug Aberle.
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Page update on 9 March 2007
