New South Wales Consolidated Acts

ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATIONS ACT 1995 - SECT 9

9 Functions of energy distributors

(1) An energy distributor has the functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act or law.

(2) The principal functions of an energy distributor are:

(a) to establish, maintain and operate facilities for the distribution of electricity and other forms of energy, and

(b) to supply electricity and other forms of energy, and services relating to the use and conservation of electricity and other forms of energy, to other persons and bodies.

(3) An energy distributor:

(a) may also provide facilities or services that are ancillary or incidental to its principal functions, and

(b) may also conduct any business (whether or not related to its principal functions) that it considers will further its objectives.

(3A) An energy distributor may acquire, hold, sell or otherwise deal with or trade in carbon sequestration rights within the meaning of section 87A of the Conveyancing Act 1919 .

(4) In seeking to obtain electricity and other forms of energy, an energy distributor should consider:

(a) all sources of energy, with particular regard to energy that has been produced from renewable energy reserves, and

(b) the likely impact on the environment of the means by which energy from each such source is produced.

(5) An energy distributor should encourage users of electricity and other forms of energy:

(a) to use energy safely, efficiently and in a manner that minimises the adverse effects on the environment of their activities in their use of energy, and

(b) in particular, to observe safe procedures in the operation of electrical installations and electrical articles.

(6) An energy distributor should promote public awareness of the dangers that can arise from damaging or coming into contact with works used in connection with the distribution of electricity and other forms of energy.

(7) This section does not limit the functions of an energy distributor apart from this section, but is subject to the provisions of this Act, the State Owned Corporations Act 1989 and any other Act or law.