Community consultation
Listening to community members and understanding their priorities is key to bringing the customer perspective.
Public consultation is an important part of transparent decision-making. We welcome feedback on the following projects to help determine their direction and ensure we are meeting customer and industry needs.
Community battery projects
Powering our community's sustainable future
Western Power, in collaboration with local councils and supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is rolling out community batteries across the Perth metropolitan area. This exciting initiative is part of the Federal Government’s $200 million plan to deploy 400 community batteries nationwide. We've been awarded the opportunity to roll out thirteen batteries.
How community batteries work
A community battery stores excess solar energy produced by nearby homes during the day and then releases it during peak usage times, such as in the evening. By balancing energy supply and demand, these batteries help reduce pressure on the network, provide a reliable power supply, and support the community's transition to renewable energy and a more sustainable future.
Designed with your community in mind
The battery procurement process is being finalised and the final technology hasn’t been chosen. We understand the importance of integrating community batteries smoothly into neighbourhoods. Batteries are becoming smaller and more powerful, and we work closely with local councils and vendors to identify the most suitable battery for each location, ensuring these installations enhance community spaces with artwork that complements the area.
Your voice matters
Your feedback and questions are valuable as we move forward with this community-focused project.
Our Community Engagement team is ready to hear from you. Get in touch at (08) 9326 4850 or email us. Please provide your feedback by 25 April 2025 to ensure your voice is heard.
Your participation ensures we create a sustainable and vibrant community together.
WEM Procedure: Determining Loss Factors
The public consultation on Western Power’s draft WEM Procedure: Determining Loss Factors completed on 8 September 2023. Western Power would like to thank those who made a submission and has adjusted the WEM Procedure accordingly.
The finalised WEM Procedure and Western Power’s consolidated response to submissions are published here for reference.
This version of the WEM Procedure: Developing Loss Factors will be effective from 1 October 2023.
Watch our customer engagement highlights video below.
Information on our access arrangements can be found on the ERA's website