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What is happening?

External Sales would like to inform you that our suppliers are currently facing long lead times for the items listed below. Please keep these extended lead times in mind when planning and placing orders. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please note that cable is provided exclusively in full drum quantities and cannot be cut to length.

What do you need to do?

Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

Further Information

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

What is happening?

The 12-month construction grace period associated with Construction News 25-01 Low Voltage Pillars, published 8 April 2025, is ending on 8 April 2026.

If your project contains low voltage pillars that are affected by the change's outlined in Construction News 25-01 Low Voltage Pillars and will not be commissioned prior to 8 April 2026 then the design must be updated to reflect the changes outlined in Construction News 25-01 and submitted for recertification.

Please note the following alteration. Tyco Electric have ceased production of item number 400608 – Type 8 Pillars made to Essential Energy’s specifications during the grace period. An Ausgrid approved alternate item has been approved by Essential Energy for temporary use. It will be supplied under the existing stock code for previously certified designs requiring Type 8 Pillars until the end of the grace period.

After 8 April 2026 subdivisions must be designed and constructed to comply with the new requirements.

All construction work commissioned after 8 April 2026 will be required to use the new materials outlined in CEOM7004 Approved Materials List. Changes to construction standards will be published in the next amendment. Construction News 25-01 Low Voltage Pillars must be used as a reference of change until then.

What do you need to do?

1. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
2. Review the Construction News 25-01 Low Voltage Pillars.

Further Information

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

What is happening?

NSW regions are currently experiencing a heatwave, with extreme temperatures forecast across multiple areas. In response to these conditions, Essential Energy will proactively review all planned outages to assess potential impacts on customers and communities.

Where necessary, planned works may be postponed or rescheduled to minimise risk and support customer safety and reliability during this period of elevated temperatures. Decisions will be made based on operational risk assessments, weather forecasts, and community impact considerations.

Essential Energy remains committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of our customers, employees, and communities, while continuing to deliver safe and reliable electricity services throughout these extreme weather conditions.

What do you need to do?

1. Please liaise with your Network Assurance Facilitator (NAF) regarding any planned works that may be impacted.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

Further Information

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

What is happening?

In partnership with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Essential Energy is running a roadshow for solar and battery installers and retailers. Sign up for one of 10 face-to-face sessions being held across regional NSW.

What to expect from this event:

• Updates on NSW Government initiated changes to registering and commissioning rooftop solar from mid-2026.
• To enhance your knowledge of the Building Commission NSW (BCNSW) eCert portal and process for submitting Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW), battery safety and Common Smart Inverter Profile - Australia (CSIP-AUS) compliant gateway devices.
• To earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and connect with peers.

Speakers:

• Essential Energy: Learn about new compliance rules for grid-connected solar in NSW, including the NSW Government's Emergency Backstop Mechanism and Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Installer Portal. Find out what’s changing, why it matters and how to prepare for a smooth transition from mid-2026.
• Building Commission NSW: Preparing for the mandatory use if the BCNSW eCert portal for submitting Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work from 1 March 2026, replacing handwritten and PDF forms.
• J & R Batteries: A focused session on lithium battery safety, including maintenance, fire response, system design and the latest trends to keep installers current with best practices.
• CatchPower: Covers gateway devices and lessons from applying CSIP-AUS and emergency backstop requirements, with practical tips for NSW and insights from other states.

When and where:

10 regional venues across NSW. All sessions start at 4:00pm and run for 2.5 hours. Bring your questions – our experts are here to help.

Register: Spots are limited, register now at Essential Energy Roadshow — SEIA.

What do you need to do?

1. For more information and to register for the roadshow nearest you click here
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation

Further Information

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

Construction News Engineering

The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 25-13 Streetlight PE Cells is now available, click here to view.

What do you need to do?

1. Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
3. View this communications via Essential Engagement under Construction News.

Further Information

If you need further information, please contact Andrew Close or Peter Couch via email.

Construction News Engineering

The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 25-12 CEOM7114.04 11,22 & 33kV Recloser Construction for HV Customer Connections only is now available, click here to view.

What do you need to do?

1. Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
3. View this communications via Essential Engagement under Construction News.

Further Information

If you need further information, please contact Andrew Pratt or Brett Atkinson via email.

What is happening?

The Grafton and Wagga Warehouses will be closed from Monday 22 December 2025 resuming business from Monday 5 January 2026, the External Sales Team will be unavailable during this time.

The last Externals Sales collection date is Thursday 18 December 2025.

Please allow extra processing time during this period. We are unable to expedite orders for the remainder of the year; we apologise for any inconvenience.

What do you need to do?

Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

Further Information

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

Background

The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) has completed a review and update of CEOP8030 Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs) that is now available in the Document Library and on our website as Issue 20. The new revision incorporates frontline worker advice and consultation, learnings from recent incidents and investigations, technology changes, and alignment with other recently reviewed procedures and industry guidelines

What do you need to do?

1. Download and review Safety Brief SB-1214_ASP CEOP8030 Electrical Safety Rules Issue 20 Update located on Essential Engagement.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

Further Information

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

Construction News Engineering

The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 25-11 Low Voltage 300mm² Termination Kit is now available, click here to view.

What do you need to do?

1. Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
3. View this communications via Essential Engagement under Construction News.

Further Information

If you need further information, please contact Daniel Kelly or Peter Couch via email.

Construction News Engineering

The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 25-10 Fulton Industries Australia Pty Ltd Clamp Parallel Groove and Clamp Aluminium Stirrup Approval Withdrawn/Relay is now available, click here to view.

What do you need to do?

1. Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

Further Information

If you need further information, please contact James Baker or Brett Atkinson via email.