Considerable debate is currently occurring regarding the water and energy markets.  This sector is facing numerous challenges: increasing demand for renewable energy sources, a growing need to invest in Australia’s energy infrastructure, and the pressure to adapt to new policies and public expectations as private and public organisations respond to environmental changes.

The key to navigating this change is good governance and strong risk management.

JNW has assisted many utilities create effective service delivery models, demystify emerging industry risks and strengthen regulatory systems.  We have experience in assessing and evaluating business processes such as governance frameworks, risk management, contract management, procurement, asset management, business continuity plans, performance indicators, OH&S frameworks, financial controls, regulatory compliance, IT controls and obligations under the Customer Service Code.

Furthermore, JNW staff have also worked closely with the Victorian regulator, the Essential Services Commission (ESC), to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, review regulatory frameworks and provide recommendations that have streamlined compliance activities.

Our in-depth understanding of a water corporations operations, their risks, opportunities and regulatory challenges, combined with significant industry financial and technical knowledge across a broad range of business processes, enables JNW to bring to deep insight and an ability to make an immediate impact on an entities strategic and operational direction.