Australian energy businesses have accelerated their responses to
the challenges posed by COVID-19. Businesses, industry bodies and
regulators are working together to support cooperation,
coordination and information sharing between participants in the
electricity, oil and gas industries. The purpose of these responses
is to ensure the reliable and secure supply of energy and fuel so
that businesses and households impacted financially by the pandemic
are not left without essential inputs.
Three recent energy developments to be aware of are:
1. The Energy Network Relief Package – supporting
struggling small businesses and households
On 2 April, Energy Networks Australia (ENA)
announced a relief package for the 13 participating gas and
electricity networks across NSW, Victoria and SA to support small
business and residential customers:
