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What is Happening?
Essential Energy has listened to feedback from ASPs and EC and has created a Submit button for applications with a ‘Draft’ status.
You can now resume, complete, and submit draft applications by clicking on the new Submit button.
If you continue to experience any issues, please contact aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
What do you need to do?
Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Information and help zoom sessions.
Schedules information and help zoom sessions are below. You can register to join any session. Click the ‘Registered here’ link for the session that suits you. Tip! Save in your calendar or note done the joining details (Meeting ID and passcode).
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
11 September |
12 September |
13 September |
14 September |
15 September |
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12 noon
45 mins
Register Here
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18 September |
19 September |
20 September |
21 September |
22 September |
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12 noon:
45 mins
Register Here
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Links to video guides and step-by-step guides for all key basic connections activities in Essential Connection are below.
I need to ... |
Help available |
Help link |
- Get started using Essential Connections.
- Submit a form.
- Pay an invoice.
- Find cases.
- Complete actions.
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Basic Navigation of Essential Connections video
4:14 mins
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- Submit a Protection Settings Request for a Switchboard >100amps.
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Protection Settings Request for Switchboard >100amps
3:31 mins
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- Submit a Switchboard Review Request. (After Protection Settings provided).
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Switchboard Compliance Review
3:37 mins
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- Submit a basic Non-Standard Approval request.
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Basic Non-Standard Approvals
3:05 mins
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- Submit an Intent to Connect (done after Connection Application, before installation/ works are done).
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Intent to Connect (ITC)
5:50mins
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- With Connection Offer.
- Without Connection Offer.
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NOSW
- 4:34 mins
- 6:12 mins
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- With Connection Offer (and Intent to Connect).
- Without Connection Offer.
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CCEW
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- Rectify a defect and enter details in Essential Connections.
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Rectify a Defect
5:04 mins
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- Submit a CCEW or NOSW for a safety defect I have rectified.
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Safety Defects
CCEW: 5:38 mins
NOSW: 5:50 mins
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More help options:
What do you need to do?
- Please use the self-help materials.
- Ensure you are registered to use Essential Connections Registration.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Please note the following reminders about Notice of Service Works (NOSW) and Switchboards > 100 amps.
1. NOSWs have a mandatory document upload – Please attach a dummy/ blank document if required until further notice.
NOSW submission requires attachment of a document. Documents can include sketches, drawings and any other documents to support the submission of the NOSW.
If there are no documents needed to support your NOSW, please attach a ‘dummy’ (blank) document to allow submission to occur.
We are working to change this requirement and will let you know when attachment of a dummy document is no longer required.
2. Reminder: Application for Protection Settings and Switchboard approvals (rated above 100 amps) are now done through Essential Connections.
This is a 2-step process which can be done as soon as the Application is approved and needs to be completed before installation / works.
CCEW and/ or NOSW cannot be submitted if these are not complete.
Information and guides are here: Protection Settings and Switchboard Review.
Don’t forget - these help options are always available for you:
What do you need to do?
Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
What is Happening?
A new version of CEOP2015 Contestable Works Guidelines Terms and Conditions for Contestable Works is available on the Document Library, this update aligns the document with the release of Basic Connections in the Essential Connections Portal and adjustments or amendments in response to ASP and internal stakeholder review and feedback.
Continuous Improvement
Again, we expect this version of CEOP2015 to have a reasonably short lifespan.
Some of the very constructive recommendations received from ASP and internal reviewers were not able to be incorporated into this version. Therefore, a number of items have been logged for further investigation, and where appropriate, any agreed or approved revisions will be included in the next update.
What do you need to do?
Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
We’ve changed Intent to Connect functionality and created a guide with tips to help you (Admins) support your businesses.
Admins can now submit Intent to Connects for works their company is undertaking.
Please note: The Intent to Connect for works that will be done by someone not listed as part of your company will need to be submitted by that person. Please provide them with the ECN and Application case number.
We’ve developed a guide for Admins/Support staff focusing on basic connections forms and activities which is available on our website (Essential Connections - Basic Connections Quick guide for Admins and Support staff).
It includes:
- What forms Admins can submit?
- How to register as an Admin in the Essential Connections portal
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What’s the best way to see your company’s cases
- Useful statuses to know
- Paying fees/ invoices.
We trust this is helpful.
Don’t forget - these help options are always available for you:
What do you need to do?
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Basic connections information and help sessions are ending soon.
This week’s information & help zoom sessions are below. Sessions are 45 mins long – but you can just ask a quick question/ stay as long as you choose.
Click the ‘Register here’ link for the session that suits you. Tip! Save into your calendar or note down the joining details (Meeting ID and passcode).
If demand for the sessions continues, we’ll keep these sessions going a bit longer.
All Notice of Arrangement (NOA) applications can now be made in Essential Connections.
If you are applying for a NOA where the development is part of a contestable works project, you can request this via our Essential Connections portal as a registered user in 2 ways:
- Click on the 'Manage My Standard Connection Projects (L3 and L1 ASP works)' button on your homepage and then click the 'Request Notice of Arrangement' button.
- Your Level 1 ASP can request a NoA by clicking on the ‘Request Notice of Arrangement’ button within their construction case.
All other NOAs: You will need to submit a Connection Application: Subdivision – Residential and Commercial via the Essential Connections portal making sure you select ‘Yes’ to the question ‘Requesting Notice of Arrangement’.
More information about NOA and guides to show you what to do Click Here.
Basic Connections video guides and step-by-step guides.
Links to Video guides and step-by-step guides for all key basic connections activities in Essential Connections are below.
I need to ... |
Help available |
Help link |
- Get started using Essential Connections.
- Submit a form.
- Pay an invoice.
- Find cases.
- Complete actions.
|
Basic Navigation of Essential Connections video
4:14 mins
|
|
- Submit a Protection Settings Request for a Switchboard >100amps.
|
Protection Settings Request for Switchboard >100amps
3:31 mins
|
|
- Submit a Switchboard Review Request. (After Protection Settings provided).
|
Switchboard Compliance Review
3:37 mins
|
|
- Submit a basic Non-Standard Approval request.
|
Basic Non-Standard Approvals
3:05 mins
|
|
- Submit an Intent to Connect (done after Connection Application, before installation/ works are done).
|
Intent to Connect (ITC)
5:50mins
|
|
- With Connection Offer.
- Without Connection Offer.
|
NOSW
- 4:34 mins
- 6:12 mins
|
|
- With Connection Offer (and Intent to Connect).
- Without Connection Offer.
|
CCEW
|
|
- Rectify a defect and enter details in Essential Connections.
|
Rectify a Defect
5:04 mins
|
|
- Submit a CCEW or NOSW for a safety defect I have rectified.
|
Safety Defects
CCEW: 5:38 mins
NOSW: 5:50 mins
|
|
More help options:
What do you need to do?
- Please use the self-help materials.
- Ensure you are registered to use Essential Connections Registration.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
- View this and past communication via Essential Engagement.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Basic Connections Information sessions and help available:
We’re working to improve Essential Connections for you.
- We have added a ‘Submit Intent to Connect’ button to completed Application Cases to make this even faster. The button is underneath the Application Case details.
- Click the button to launch the Intent to Connect form.
- You will not need to enter the ECN or Application case number when you launch an ITC from the Application case.
Coming soon: We are changing permissions to allow company admins to submit Intents to Connect (ITCs) for work completed by their company.
This week’s information & help zoom sessions.
Scheduled information and help zoom sessions are below. You can register to join any session. Click the ‘Register here’ link for the session that suits you. Tip! Save into your calendar or note down the joining details (Meeting ID and passcode).
Basic Connections video guides and step-by-step guides.
Links to Video guides and step-by-step guides for all key basic connections activities in Essential Connections are below.
I need to ... |
Help available |
Help link |
- Get started using Essential Connections.
- Submit a form.
- Pay an invoice.
- Find cases.
- Complete actions.
|
Basic Navigation of Essential Connections video
4:14 mins
|
|
- Submit a Protection Settings Request for a Switchboard >100amps.
|
Protection Settings Request for Switchboard >100amps
3:31 mins
|
|
- Submit a Switchboard Review Request. (After Protection Settings provided).
|
Switchboard Compliance Review
3:37 mins
|
|
- Submit a basic Non-Standard Approval request.
|
Basic Non-Standard Approvals
3:05 mins
|
|
- Submit an Intent to Connect (done after Connection Application, before installation/ works are done).
|
Intent to Connect (ITC)
5:50mins
|
|
- With Connection Offer.
- Without Connection Offer.
|
NOSW
- 4:34 mins
- 6:12 mins
|
|
- With Connection Offer (and Intent to Connect).
- Without Connection Offer.
|
CCEW
|
|
- Rectify a defect and enter details in Essential Connections.
|
Rectify a Defect
5:04 mins
|
|
- Submit a CCEW or NOSW for a safety defect I have rectified.
|
Safety Defects
CCEW: 5:38 mins
NOSW: 5:50 mins
|
|
More help options:
What do you need to do?
- Please use the self-help materials.
- Ensure you are registered to use Essential Connections Registration.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
- View this and past communication via Essential Engagement.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Basic Connections is now live in Essential Connections. Here's what's available to help you.
Basic Connections video guides and step-by-step guides.
Links to Video guides and step-by-step guides for all key basic connections activities in Essential Connections are below.
I need to ... |
Help available |
Help link |
- Get started using Essential Connections.
- Submit a form.
- Pay an invoice.
- Find cases.
- Complete actions.
|
Basic Navigation of Essential Connections video
4:14 mins
|
|
- Submit a Protection Settings Request for a Switchboard >100amps.
|
Protection Settings Request for Switchboard >100amps
3:31 mins
|
|
- Submit a Switchboard Review Request. (After Protection Settings provided).
|
Switchboard Compliance Review
3:37 mins
|
|
- Submit a basic Non-Standard Approval request.
|
Basic Non-Standard Approvals
3:05 mins
|
|
- Submit an Intent to Connect (done after Connection Application, before installation/ works are done).
|
Intent to Connect (ITC)
5:50mins
|
|
- With Connection Offer.
- Without Connection Offer.
|
NOSW
- 4:34 mins
- 6:12 mins
|
|
- With Connection Offer (and Intent to Connect).
- Without Connection Offer.
|
CCEW
|
|
- Rectify a defect and enter details in Essential Connections.
|
Rectify a Defect
5:04 mins
|
|
- Submit a CCEW or NOSW for a safety defect I have rectified.
|
Safety Defects
CCEW: 5:38 mins
NOSW: 5:50 mins
|
|
Information & help zoom sessions.
Scheduled information and help zoom sessions are below. You can register to join any session. Click the ‘Register here’ link for the session that suits you. Tip! Save into your calendar or note down the joining details (Meeting ID and passcode).
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
At our recent forums, you asked for a session on what is changing in version 9 of CEOP2015 – Contestable Works Guidelines, due to be published on 1 July 2023.
We’re offering an optional session on 22 June 2023 from 10.30am – 12.00 noon.
If you would like to attend, you can click below to register, enter your details and add the invitation to your calendar:
Register Here
What do you need to do?
- Click on ‘Register now’ and add your details to attend the information session.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
- View this communication via Essential Engagement.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
What is Happening?
In preparation for basic connections coming into Essential Connections from 19 June 2023, there will be the following system outages:
- 5 pm Thursday 15 June 2023 to 7am Friday 16 June 2023.
- 5 pm Friday 16 June 2023 to 7am Monday 19 June 2023.
Essential Connections will not be available during these outage times.
Good news!
- Essential Connections portal passwords will now last 1 year/ 365 days before needing to be changed.
- You will receive a reminder 5 days before your password expires.
- This change is effective immediately and the 365 days applies from your last password change.
What do you need to do?
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
- View this communication via Essential Engagement.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
