Reminder: Level 1 Authorisation Agreement must be in place before 1 December 2020

Background information

As previously advised, from 1 December 2020, Level 1 Accredited Service Providers (ASP) will be required to enter a Level 1 ASP Authorisation Agreement with Essential Energy to continue to undertake and/or facilitate contestable works on or near our electricity distribution network.

Submissions made after 1 December 2020 will incur the relevant fees.

Authorisation accreditation pack

To become Authorised under the new framework, you will need to provide:

• your completed application for Authorisation CEOF2568.01
• your signed Level 1 Authorisation Agreement CEOF2568
• evidence of your accreditation with the Department
• copies of your certificates of currency, and
• the value of your bank guarantee.

All original documentation must be mailed via registered post to Essential Energy, Attention: David Wilson, PO Box 5730, PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

Following approval, we will counter-sign the agreement and return a copy to you.

Please note, any Ancillary Network Service fee for initial Authorisation will be waived providing the Authorisation Agreement is executed prior to 1 December 2020. Following this, please refer to the Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Service section 17.1 Authorisation of Accredited Service Providers (ASPs). Initial Authorisation fees for new ASPs & renewal charges for current ASPs will apply and your Authorisation will occur every 12 months on your accreditation renewal date.

Bank guarantees

If you require assistance from Essential Energy to organise your bank guarantee, or if you would like to talk to us about the bank guarantee requirement, including the process for releasing any existing bank guarantees, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au with a preferred date and time to meet. Meetings will be facilitated either by phone or Zoom with our Revenue Assurance and ASP Compliance Managers. Please ensure you have spoken to your financial institutions about their specific process and requirements ahead of the meeting.

Further information

The associated documents and a short introductory video are available on Essential Engagement/ASP located under Company Authorisation.

If you have any questions please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.