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Connection Application Charges Clarification

Background

From 1 July 2019, Essential Energy implemented Ancillary Network Services charges in line with the Australian Energy Regulator’s 2019-24 determination. Since then we have received numerous enquiries regarding our connection application validation and approval charges.

To clarify, listed below is a detailed explanation of the different types of connection offers and charges for the current financial year 2019-20 relating to connection application:

Basic Connection Offer - $26.18 (excl GST)

  • Urban and Commercial loads of <=100 amps single phase connection or <=63 amps three phase connection (LV) with no augmentation to the network
  • Embedded Generator with <=3kW system for Rural customers and <=5kW system for Urban customers with no augmentation to the LV network

Basic + Technical Connection Offer - $117.83 (excl GST)

  • All other LV loads not requiring an augmentation to the network and will require technical enquiries and/or planning review before approval
  • Embedded Generator with <3kW Rural, <5kW Urban and <=30kW system with no augmentation to the LV network and will require technical enquiries and/or planning review before approval

Standard Connection Offer - $157.11 (excl GST)

  • LV Standard Connection Service – Any service that does not meet the requirements of the LV Basic Connection Service
  • Embedded Generator with <=30kW system with augmentation to the LV network

Where can I find more information about this service?

Information about connecting to Essential Energy’s network can be located on our website at www.essentialenergy.com.au/our-network/connecting-to-the-network. Please click on the document link called Connecting to the Network Information Pack and refer to Section 3.0 Connection application.

Also the Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Services - 1 July 2019 is located on Essential Energy’s Website at www.essentialenergy.com.au/our-network/network-pricing-and-regulatory-reporting/network-pricing, this contains the current financial year pricing and a brief explanation of these charges.

Further Information

If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au