Ergon Energy, as a Queensland Government Owned Corporation, operates as an electricity distributor, retailer and generator and services around 680,000 customers across its vast operating area of over one million square kilometres - 97% of the state of Queensland.

Its electricity network consists of approximately 150,000 kilometres of powerlines and one million power poles, along with associated infrastructure such as major substations and power transformers. It also owns and operates 33 stand-alone power stations that provide supply to isolated communities across Queensland which are not connected to the main electricity grid.

Since August 2007, Ergon Energy has owned and operated the Barcaldine gas-fired power station along with its associated infrastructure. The power station supplies power to the main grid. Ergon Energy is a major contributor to the development of skills across regional Queensland. It is one of Australia's largest purchasers of renewable energy and is actively involved in alternative energy generation solutions.

Ergon Energy
83-85 Kenny Street, CAIRNS QLD 4870
Phone: 07 4046 0968
Web: www.ergon.com.au