Energy Networks Safety Compliance Priorities 2025-26

Bush fire risk

Bush fire risk continues to present the greatest consequence for harm to the people of NSW. Network operators must ensure management of bushfire risks.

Critical infrastructure

Licence condition compliance
Critical infrastructure conditions aim to address cyber security risk and overseas threats to electricity infrastructure.

Climate resilience

Climate resilience requires network operators to withstand and adapt to the impacts of climate and climate change to ensure ongoing safety and reliability of the network.

Environmental risk

Electricity networks manage environmental risks and have certain obligations when building, maintaining and operating their networks.

Public lighting

Licence condition compliance

Under licence conditions, public lighting services are provided by the licensed distributors in accordance with the Public Lighting Code. These services support road safety and community safety in public places.

Emergent technology

Networks are deploying new technologies such as batteries, SAPS and microgrids, introducing potential new safety risks.

Public safety

Networks exist in the public space and interactions with the network present a key risk to the public that network operators must manage.

Worker safety

The electricity supply industry presents numerous and critical health and safety risks to workers.

Reliability

A reliable electricity supply is an essential service for businesses and the community who are dependent on electricity.