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

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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ASP Co-Design Workshop May 2018
I would like to take the opportunity to thank those ASPs for their participation and attending the workshops in May 2018.

The methodology we used to deliver these workshops recognises that for us to get different results, we need to apply a different approach. While each workshop dealt with a specific issue or problem, both workshops shared objectives that focused not only on the problems we need to solve, but how we solve problems, for example:
- Embedding a new, collaborative approach to problem solving, recognising that the best solution is one that considers and reconciles the needs of everyone in the process – particularly the end customer
- Prioritising progress over perfection – incremental improvement
- Strengthening our relationship by getting to know each other and putting faces to names
We have collected a lot of useful insights and ideas from the workshops that will feed into our next phase of work. Located on Essential Energy’s Document Library the ASP Co Design Workshops Playback document provides an overview of the workshops and a summary of the outputs.

To keep the document as concise as possible we have not played back every piece of feedback, however all feedback has been captured.

What have we done since?

Since the workshops we have ran internal sessions to take two ideas from the Co-Design workshops and progress them into a working prototype that can be tested and deployed.
- Design Certification - Application Form
- Improving the clarity and usability of the form
- Assurance – Inspections Matrix
- Creating a simple, clear and risk-based methodology for inspecting works
These prototypes are in development with the intention to test and deploy these as soon as possible.

Next Steps

We are out for tender for a partner to help us manage the prioritisation plan of attack, this will slow the process for a short period however we are still working on things that have been identified.

We have a long list of issues that we need to work through over the coming weeks, months and years, this will be a significant change program for the Commercial Services Branch. In addition to short term “Quick Win” changes, we are focused on developing a detailed work plan and procuring support to help us deliver this next phase effectively.

I will keep you informed on progress and opportunities to be involved as we firm up the plan, this will take some time. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Regards
David Wilson
Network ASP Manager
T: 02 6589 8190
E: david.wilson@essentialenergy.com.au
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Marchment Hill (MHC) ASP Survey Results

I’d like to share with you all the results of the ASP Survey Essential Energy conducted a few weeks ago – located on the Essential Energy's Document Library.
Thank you to all those who contributed their time to share your feedback and ideas.
This survey (and other diagnostic analysis performed by Marchment Hill) has further highlighted the many areas for improvement in how we work together with you, our ASP partners. We recognise that we have lots to do to say Essential Energy is “easy to do business with” – we will be taking action.
We are now developing these actions. Some of these will involve sessions with our ASP partners so you can help us design our future way of working. I look forward to sharing more information about these
sessions with you in the coming weeks. If you would like to speak to me about this report, our next steps or any other matters please contact me via email or phone listed below.
Regards
David Wilson
Network ASP Manager
T: 02 6589 8190
E: david.wilson@essentialenergy.com.au
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Introduction from David Wilson

I’m writing to introduce myself as Essential Energy’s newly appointed Network ASP Manager.
Having spent most of my career working for other distribution businesses, it’s immediately clear that there is a lot we can do to improve how Essential Energy works with Accredited Service Providers (ASP). I’ve made it my first priority to understand where we can improve and I will be working closely with the executive team to make sure we service our ASP community better.
Essential Energy’s corporate values say that we should be ‘Easy to do business with’. I aim to make sure we deliver on this promise and will make it my priority, as a first step, to ensure better communications and feedback channels so that we can identify and rapidly respond to issues and challenges together.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work through this process. For those who have been in touch already to highlight how and where we can improve our service to ASPs, please use me as your central point of contact for all ASP related matters.
In the coming weeks and months, I’ll be out and about in the regions to meet as many ASPs as possible and listen directly to your feedback. So, thanks again for your patience and assistance and I look forward to meeting soon.
Regards
David Wilson
Network ASP Manager
T: 02 6589 8190
E: david.wilson@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.au
Or
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?
1. Familiarise yourself with the Q&As which are located on the Document Library and can be accessed via the Essential energy website
2. 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?
1. 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
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation
Further information

For further enquires please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au