Faults & outages (24/7)
13 13 88Power outages, fallen lines & network faults
Contact & faults
Ausgrid
NSW network
Contact & faults · New South Wales
Ausgrid contact details
The main Ausgrid contact number is its 24/7 faults and emergencies line, 13 13 88. As the electricity distributor for New South Wales, Ausgrid handles connections, meters, network faults and outages, while your retailer handles bills and plans. Here is every way to reach the right one.
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Ausgrid contact details
Ausgrid is a network operator, so its lines are for outages, faults, connections and meters, not bills.
Website & outage map
ausgrid.com.auLive outages, connections & forms
Who to call
Ausgrid or your retailer?
Ringing the wrong one is the most common mistake. Here is the split.
Call Ausgrid for
Power outages and blackouts, fallen or sparking powerlines, network faults, new connections, supply upgrades and meter issues. Faults line: 13 13 88.
Call your retailer for
Bills, payments and hardship help, plan and tariff changes, concessions and rebates, and moving home. Not sure who is cheapest? Compare retailers.
In an emergency. If a powerline is down, you see sparking, or anyone is in danger, call 000 immediately and stay at least 8 metres clear. Then report the fault to Ausgrid on 13 13 88.
Common questions
A Selectra expert answers your Ausgrid contact questions
The main Ausgrid contact number is the 24/7 faults and emergencies line, 13 13 88. For bills and plans, contact your retailer instead.
Call Ausgrid for power outages, fallen powerlines, network faults, new connections and meter issues. Call your retailer (the company on your bill) for billing, payments, plan changes, concessions and moving home. You can compare retailers any time; you cannot switch your distributor.
Call 13 13 88 (24/7) or check the live outage map at ausgrid.com.au. See our Ausgrid power outage page for the full steps. If a powerline is down or life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) first.
New connections, meter installations and supply upgrades on the Ausgrid network are arranged through Ausgrid, usually via your electrician or retailer, with forms on ausgrid.com.au. Your retailer can start the process for you when you move in or build.
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