ETSA Utilities

ETSA Utilities is the operator of the South Australian electricity distribution network, delivering electricity from the high voltage transmission network connection points through a network of about 85,000 kilometres of powerlines, to over 782,000 residential and business customers throughout most of South Australia.

ETSA Utilities is the fifth largest electricity distributor in the Australian National Electricity Market.

Regulated Electricity Distribution Business

ETSA Utilities operates its electricity distribution business under a licence granted by the South Australian Government.

The business is subject to regulation by the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA). Regulation of the business primarily relates to the tariffs charged for distribution services and service standards.

Other business activities

ETSA Utilities also provides services to electricity transmission and distribution network operators, as well as constructing and maintaining powerlines and electricity infrastructure.

During 2007 and 2008, ETSA Utilities was responsible for the design and construction of a 132,000 volt electricity transmission powerline from Olympic Dam to Prominent Hill to provide electric power for the OZ Minerals copper mine.

ee also

* Electricity Trust of South Australia
* ESCOSA
* ESIPC
* National Electricity Market
* Spark Infrastructure
* Lew Owens

External links

* [http://www.etsautilities.com.au ETSA Utilities website]
* [http://www.sparkinfrastructure.com/ Spark infrastructure website]