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Service line safety

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Look up and Live

Anyone working around electricity service lines should take care. View video

Peak demand

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Peak demand

This summer, we can all help reduce peak demand. It's as easy as switching off between 4pm and 8pm. View video

Fallen powerlines

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Stay away from fallen powerlines

The dangers are real during storm season. Stay away from fallen powerlines. If you see a fallen powerline contact ENERGEX immediately on 13 19 62. View video

Demand management - hot weather

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Demand management - hot weather

Take it easy on your energy during hot weather by setting your air-conditioned to 24 degrees and thinking about other ways to reduce electricity use during the peak times of 4pm-8pm. View video

Demand management - how to help

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Demand management - how to help

Reducing peak demand is all about using less electricity during peak times - either by using appliances at other times, using alternative energy, or simply using less electricity by turning appliances off. View video

Understand peak demand

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Understand peak demand

Many people don't realise it, but we all contribute to peak electricity demand. Peak demand occurs between 4pm and 8pm, when people get home for the day and switch on appliances simultaneously. Millions of dollars are spent to cater for these times, and with the peak demand forecast to grow each year, the challenge is getting bigger. Take it easy on electricity use during peak times. View video

Demand management awareness

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Demand management awareness

Although domestic electricity use peaks each day between 4pm and 8pm, network peak demand only occurs for a few hours on a few days each year. In fact, 13% of ENERGEX's network capacity is only used for a few hours on a few days each year. ENERGEX is working with the community to develop more sustainable solutions while maintaining a safe and reliable electricity supply. View video

Demand management - switch to off-peak

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Off peak power

Tap into Cheaper Power - Switch your Hot Water System to Off-Peak and Save. View video

Demand management - cook on the bbq

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Use the bbq

Use the BBQ instead of the cook top. It's a great way to save electricity during peak times. View video

Prepare for storm season

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Prepare for storm season

The dangers are real during storm season. Be prepared by trimming trees, securing loose objects and preparing a storm kit including a torch, battery operated radio and spare batteries. View video

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