Level 1 ASPs
Level 1 ASP undertake work to extend the overhead and/or underground electricity network or increase the capacity of the existing network.
- Proactive discussions, engagement and insights from Level 1 Accredited Service Providers;
- Critical information updates; and
- Other useful and relevant information
If you need further information or support, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au
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Distribution Joint and Termination Installation | Compulsory Awareness Training
Choices for approved distribution joint and termination equipment are changing to Elcon Megarad and Cooper Power System products to be distributed by DT Jointing Solutions.
The New Standard will apply from 1 March 2018 with full ASP compliance required by 1 July 2018. Compulsory awareness training for cable jointers will be provided free of charge by Essential Energy at central locations across NSW between 8 February 2018 and 2 March 2018.
What’s changing
As part of Essential Energy’s continuous improvement program for asset management, aimed at ensuring long-term reliability and cost efficiencies for customers, we are making changes to the choice of distribution joint and termination equipment installed on our network.
From 1 March 2018, a new Standard will apply which means only Elcon Megarad and Cooper Power Systems products for 95-240mm XLPE cables distributed by DT Jointing Solutions Pty Ltd will be compliant on the Essential Energy distribution network.
Full compliance with the new Standard will then be mandatory from 1 July 2018. This means that any distribution joint and/or termination equipment installed on Essential Energy’s network (or on an asset that is gifted to Essential Energy) must be compliant with the new Standard and be fitted by a cable jointer who has attended awareness training.
We appreciate ASPs cooperation in delivering this important change for customers. If awareness training has not been completed, Essential Energy will deem the installation as a defect and the works cannot be commissioned.
Free compulsory training sessions
The following training sessions will be available at no cost to you. Alternative sessions can be arranged at 5/13 Gibbons Road, West Gosford. These alternative sessions will be at your own expense (approximately $490 per person, depending on timing and attendee numbers).
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What’s included in the training
The awareness training will provide information about the following equipment:
- 95-240mm XLPE Straight Joint;
- 95-240mm XLPE Outdoor Termination;
- Tee Connector;
- A new heat shrink LV Joint and Termination; and
- New Quick Response (QR) Code systems.
(Please note, these sessions will not provide general training for new cable jointers.)
What you need to bring to your session
Please wear appropriate personal protective clothing. Lunch will be provided as there will be no time to leave the site during the training.
Operating manuals
The change will be reflected in the following operating manuals (available at www.essentialenergy.com.au):
- CEOM7004 - Material Inventory: Contestability (Approved)
- CEOM7204.16 - Shorting and Capping of Underground Cables
- CEOM7204.64 - 11/22kV Termination Components
- CEOM7204.66 - HV XLPE-HDPE 3 Core Straight Joints
- CEOM7204.68 - 11-33kV Outdoor XLPE Terminations
- CEOM7204.70 - 11/22kV Bushing Components
All previously approved components (including those currently in use) will be removed from these manuals from 1 March 2018.
Bookings and further information
For session bookings and further information please contact:
David Taylor
DT Jointing Solutions Pty Ltd
18 Zakwell Court, Coolaroo VIC 3048
T: 0401 487 979
E: eeasp@dtjointingsolutions.com.auOr
Daniel Kelly
Essential Energy
T: 02 6589 8623
E: daniel.kelly@essentialenergy.com.au
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Testing & Commissioning Q&As
Network Asset Testing & Commissioning – Q&A
What’s happening?
Enforcement of the CEOP5125 Network Asset and Testing Commissioning procedure commenced on 1 December 2017.
To assist with the adoption of the procedure a series of Questions & Answers have been developed. The first series of Q&As are being released today, with further releases to occur as questions are received.
What do you need to do?
- Familiarise yourself with the Q&As which are located on the Document Library and can be accessed via the Essential energy website
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation
Updated Network Asset Testing & Commissioning form – CEOF5125.08 Low Voltage Feeder
What’s happening?
The Network Asset Testing & Commissioning CEOF5125.08 Low Voltage Feeder form has been updated as a result of feedback received.
What do you need to do?
- Commence using the updated form CEOF5125.08 Low Voltage Feeder which are located on the Document Library and can be accessed via the Essential energy website
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation
Further information
For further enquires please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au
Who's Listening
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Phone 02 6933 5956 Email hamish.wheatley@essentialenergy.com.au
