
What's a Virtual Power Plant?
By linking together rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles, VPPs act like one big power station — helping to balance the grid, boost renewable energy, and deliver more sustainable energy solutions.
With new technology, our energy systems are changing - so more people can take part in our clean energy future.
Get to know your energy
From making your morning toast to turning off the lights at night, electricity powers our daily lives. It’s easy to take it for granted — until it’s not there. Behind the scenes, a lot has to happen to deliver safe, reliable power to your home, and WA’s energy system is changing fast.Here’s a look at how energy works, where your power comes from, and how to stay prepared if the power goes out.
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Where does our energy come from?
Here in regional WA, we do things a bit differently to the rest of Australia when it comes to energy. We’re not part of the national electricity market or the eastern gas region. Find out more about the energy supply across regional WA.
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What you can do if the power goes out
Energy is something that we all rely on, and we’ll always do whatever we can to keep the power on. But unplanned power outages are unavoidable. If the power ever does go out, here’s three important steps you can follow to stay informed and safe. -
Understanding your energy bill
Learning about your electricity tariff, supply charge and other parts of your Horizon Power bill can be helpful if you’re trying to save energy, understand how you use energy or manage your budget.
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Why does the power sometimes go out?
We do everything we can to keep the power on – but sometimes planned power interruptions and unplanned power outages will happen. Learn some of the reasons why we have outages.
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8 myths about power outages and what you should know
There are many myths surrounding what you should and shouldn’t do during a power outage. Here, we’ve looked at those myths and revealed the facts you need to know.
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Energy saving tips to get summer ready
Here's a thought. What if you could save hundreds of dollars or more a year by changing the way you use energy? Learn how to keep your energy costs down, without sacrificing comfort. -
Energy saving tips for small business
Here’s a thought: what if you could improve your bottom line with some simple changes to the way you use energy? Check out these energy saving tips for small business. -
Tips to keep your appliance costs down
Here's a thought. What if you could save up to 10% off your energy costs by keeping your appliances running efficiently? Learn how to keep your energy costs down with these simple maintenance tips.
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Harnessing the sun
Whether you live in a remote community, rent your home, or are simply looking for affordable energy options, we believe you should have access to the benefits of solar. Here’s how we’re delivering clean, reliable energy and helping customers save money in the process. -
Exploring Western Australia EV Network
We're committed to leading the energy transition and electric vehicles (EVs for short) are an important step to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Better still, our upgraded WA EV Network makes driving an EV easier than ever before, thanks to 110 charging points in 49 locations across Western Australia. That's our country's longest connected EV highway, right here in WA. -
Community partnerships
Each year, our Community Partnerships Program invests $1.1 million into projects and events that drive local growth, health, and wellbeing across our vast service area. Learn more about the program, the organisations we support and how to apply.
Horizon Power acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images, names or voices of deceased people.