Essential Services Commission of South Australia


The Essential Services Commission of South Australia is the independent economic regulator established by the State Government of South Australia, to regulate prescribed essential utility services supplied by the electricity, gas, water, ports and rail industries.

History

ESCOSA was established under the Essential Services Commission Act 2002, which came into effect on 12 September 2002. It is the same body corporate as the former South Australian Independent Industry Regulator, which was previously responsible for some of the ESCOSA's regulatory functions.

Functions

Under the ESC Act, the functions of the ESCOSA are to: