August 20, 2009 - The number of APUG utility members now totals 25.

	Horizon Power is a commercially focused, State Government-owned power company that provides quality, reliable power supplies to Western Australia’s booming regional economy. They are responsible for generating, procuring, distributing and retailing electricity to residential, industrial and commercial customers and resource developments in their service area. Horizon Power manages one major interconnected system, the North West Interconnected System (NWIS), and a continuously growing number of non-interconnected systems in regional towns and remote communities. They believe their corporate responsibility is to contribute lasting economic, social and environmental value to the communities they serve.
	EnergyAustralia are one of Australia's largest gas and electricity suppliers with over 100 years experience. They are proud to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 1.6 million homes and businesses that are connected to their network. EnergyAustralia operates networks in Australia distributing electricity to the Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter regions. They also sell electricity and gas to customers in Victoria, the ACT and NSW, and electricity in Queensland.
	Power and Water Corporation is the sole provider of electricity, water supply and sewerage services to almost 80,000 customers across the Northern Territory – an area of more than 1.3 million square kilometers. They provide their services across varying environments, from the tropics of the north to the deserts of Central Australia. With total assets of more than $1 billion, Power and Water is one of the largest businesses in the Northern Territory, employing more than 750 Territorians.

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