A restructure of TasNetworks could lead to the loss of 300 jobs across the organisation, according to Labor.
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Labor raised the issue of a potential 300 job losses at TasNetworks in state parliament on Wednesday.
Labor member David O'Byrne asked Energy Minister Guy Barnett whether he had been briefed by Tas Networks about its major restructure and a possible loss of up to 300 jobs.
Mr Barnett skirted around the issue, choosing instead to talk up the government's grand plans and vision for renewable energy.
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When asked about 300 job losses, TasNetworks neither confirmed or denied the loss of jobs within its organisation.
TasNetworks chief executive Sen McGoldrick said Tasmana's energy landscape is dramatically changing, and the organisation was working closely with its staff about these changes.
He said the business would be working to adapt roles for its staff as the restructure occurs.
"TasNetworks is undergoing a long-term transformation to ensure the business is fit-for-purpose, and in the best position to grasp the opportunities ahead," Mr McGoldrick said.
"This transformation will occur over the coming two years, with the ultimate goal to have a business able to capitalise on the expected future growth in renewable energy, and help to keep downard pressure on power prices for all Tasmanians," he said.
Mr O'Byrne said Mr Barnett had either been briefed or was choosing not to tell the parliament about his awareness of Tas Networks plans.
In response, Mr Barnett said the government had big plans for renewable energy in Tasmania.
"TasNetworks is a key part of that going forward. I meet regularly with TasNetworks...as does my office, and of course they have work to do," he said.
"They have a big job to do, they need to manage their business effectively and prudently to ensure we have a sustainable future for our business enterprise, and it must be sustainable and it must be profitable so I have every expectation that they will operate in a prudent and responsible way. We have discussions in that regard."
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