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Clarification on Live Connection Request Lead Times
What's happening?
Essential Energy wishes to clarify the requirements outlined in CEOP2015 - Division Procedure: Contestable Works Guidelines (Terms and Conditions for Contestable Works) 2.8.2.8 Request for Connection.
The current issue 14 states that a minimum of 5 days’ notice is required for Live Connections, this applies only to ‘Live Work Requests.’ For Connection Requests where Essential Energy performs the live connection, connection requests must be lodged a minimum of 28 days prior to the connection date.
What do you need to do?
- View CEOP2015 - Division Procedure: Contestable Works Guidelines (Terms and Conditions for Contestable Works) via the Document Library.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
What's happening?
Essential Energy wishes to clarify the requirements outlined in CEOP2015 - Division Procedure: Contestable Works Guidelines (Terms and Conditions for Contestable Works) 2.8.2.8 Request for Connection.
The current issue 14 states that a minimum of 5 days’ notice is required for Live Connections, this applies only to ‘Live Work Requests.’ For Connection Requests where Essential Energy performs the live connection, connection requests must be lodged a minimum of 28 days prior to the connection date.
What do you need to do?
- View CEOP2015 - Division Procedure: Contestable Works Guidelines (Terms and Conditions for Contestable Works) via the Document Library.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Clarification on Live Connection Request Lead Times
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Construction News 26-03 CEOM7103.10 Pole Footings Update
Construction News Engineering
The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 26-03 CEOM7103.10 Pole Footings Update is now available, click here to view.
What do you need to do?
- Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please contact Stephen Palmer or Andrew Pratt via email.
Construction News Engineering
The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 26-03 CEOM7103.10 Pole Footings Update is now available, click here to view.
What do you need to do?
- Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please contact Stephen Palmer or Andrew Pratt via email.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
ASP Scheme update: New online Platform launching 16 March 2026
What is happening?
Essential Energy has been advised by the ASP Scheme (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) will be introducing a new Accredited Service Provider (ASP) online Platform effective from the 16 March 2026.
What you need to do?
- For more information, please refer to the website.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email asp.scheme@planning.nsw.gov.au.
What is happening?
Essential Energy has been advised by the ASP Scheme (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) will be introducing a new Accredited Service Provider (ASP) online Platform effective from the 16 March 2026.
What you need to do?
- For more information, please refer to the website.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email asp.scheme@planning.nsw.gov.au.
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Essential Connections Information Session for Level 2 ASPs and ECs
What is happening?
Essential Energy is offering a one-hour support session for Level 2 Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) and Electrical Contractors (ECs) with questions about the Essential Connections Portal. Join anytime during the session to ask questions or stay as long as you need.
The session is on Wednesday, 25 March from 8–9 am, click here to register.
What do you need to do?
- Ensure you are registered to attend the support sessions.
- 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?
Essential Energy is offering a one-hour support session for Level 2 Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) and Electrical Contractors (ECs) with questions about the Essential Connections Portal. Join anytime during the session to ask questions or stay as long as you need.
The session is on Wednesday, 25 March from 8–9 am, click here to register.
What do you need to do?
- Ensure you are registered to attend the support sessions.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Slides from the Essential Connections Information Session – February 2025
What is happening?
The Essential Connection Information Session with Level 2 ASPs and Electrical Contractors was held on 25 February 2026. To view the slide deck, click here and the recording click here.
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.
What is happening?
The Essential Connection Information Session with Level 2 ASPs and Electrical Contractors was held on 25 February 2026. To view the slide deck, click here and the recording click here.
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.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Construction News 26-02 CEOM7098 Division Manual: Distribution Underground Design and Construction Update - Issue 18
Construction News Engineering
The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 26-02 CEOM7098 Division Manual: Distribution Underground Design and Construction Update - Issue 18 is now available, click here to view.
What do you need to do?
- Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please contact Sujay Orpe or Peter Couch via email.
Construction News Engineering
The latest issue of Essential Energy Construction News 26-02 CEOM7098 Division Manual: Distribution Underground Design and Construction Update - Issue 18 is now available, click here to view.
What do you need to do?
- Please read and familiarise yourself with the content.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please contact Sujay Orpe or Peter Couch via email.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Slides from the Essential Connections Information Session – January 2025
What is happening?
The Essential Connection Information Session with Level 2 ASPs and Electrical Contractors was held on 27 January 2026. To view the slide deck, click here and the recording click here.
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.
What is happening?
The Essential Connection Information Session with Level 2 ASPs and Electrical Contractors was held on 27 January 2026. To view the slide deck, click here and the recording click here.
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.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Essential Connections Information Session
What is happening?
Essential Energy is offering a one-hour support session for Level 2 Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) and Electrical Contractors (ECs) with questions about the Essential Connections Portal. Join anytime during the session to ask questions or stay as long as you need.
The session is on Wednesday, 25 February from 8–9 am, click here to register.
What do you need to do?
- Ensure you are registered to attend the support sessions.
- 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?
Essential Energy is offering a one-hour support session for Level 2 Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) and Electrical Contractors (ECs) with questions about the Essential Connections Portal. Join anytime during the session to ask questions or stay as long as you need.
The session is on Wednesday, 25 February from 8–9 am, click here to register.
What do you need to do?
- Ensure you are registered to attend the support sessions.
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
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You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.
Essential Energy will no longer be accepting CCEWs in the Essential Connections Portal
What is happening?
From 1 March 2026, all Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) must be submitted through the Building Commission NSW digital platform, known as the BCNSW eCert portal. To support this requirement, Essential Energy will be removing the ability to submit CCEWs through the Essential Connections Portal. We will also not be accepting emailed copies from this date.
The Building Commission NSW will automatically email a copy of your CCEW to Essential Energy, when you select us as your DNSP, for our records. These are the only CCEWs Essential Energy will be accepting.
What do you need to do?
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
- Visit the Building Commission NSW website for more information.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.
What is happening?
From 1 March 2026, all Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) must be submitted through the Building Commission NSW digital platform, known as the BCNSW eCert portal. To support this requirement, Essential Energy will be removing the ability to submit CCEWs through the Essential Connections Portal. We will also not be accepting emailed copies from this date.
The Building Commission NSW will automatically email a copy of your CCEW to Essential Energy, when you select us as your DNSP, for our records. These are the only CCEWs Essential Energy will be accepting.
What do you need to do?
- Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
- Visit the Building Commission NSW website for more information.
Further Information
If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.