Level 3 ASPs

Level 3 ASPs design overhead and/or underground distribution and Sub-Transmission network assets. If you need further information or support, please email techconnect@essentialenergy.com.au.

Important Document Links:

Click here for the Design and Certification Officer Contact List

Level 3 ASPs design overhead and/or underground distribution and Sub-Transmission network assets. If you need further information or support, please email techconnect@essentialenergy.com.au.

Important Document Links:

Click here for the Design and Certification Officer Contact List

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    Certification Audit Tool Update

    What is happening?

    Essential Energy has undertaken a comprehensive review of CEOM7001 – Network Services: Design Construction Drawings which is expected to be released for stakeholder comment in July 2026. Stakeholder feedback will be incorporated into the final version prior to release.

    As CEOM7001 – Network Services: Design Construction Drawings underpins much of the CEOF6922 Certification Audit Tool, official scoring will commence once the final version has been published. The Certification Audit Tool is available on the Essential Connections Support page to assist Level 3 Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) in reviewing designs prior to submission, providing sufficient time for ASPs to incorporate the revised drawing requirements into their day to day drafting practices.

    During this interim period, the CEOF6922 Certification Audit Tool will continue to be used to assess submitted projects in its current format. However, no scores or tier adjustments will be issued. Assessment results will instead be used to calibrate and validate the future scoring framework against the revised requirements of CEOM7001 – Network Services: Design Construction Drawings. All Level 3 ASPs will remain at the Silver Tier.

    To support implementation, we have also developed a roadmap outlining the indicative timeframes for the framework rollout which can be found on the Essential Connections Support page.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Download the latest version of the CEOF6922 Certification Audit Tool from our Essential Connections Support page.
    2. Begin integrating the tool into your design review and quality assurance processes.
    3. 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 has undertaken a comprehensive review of CEOM7001 – Network Services: Design Construction Drawings which is expected to be released for stakeholder comment in July 2026. Stakeholder feedback will be incorporated into the final version prior to release.

    As CEOM7001 – Network Services: Design Construction Drawings underpins much of the CEOF6922 Certification Audit Tool, official scoring will commence once the final version has been published. The Certification Audit Tool is available on the Essential Connections Support page to assist Level 3 Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) in reviewing designs prior to submission, providing sufficient time for ASPs to incorporate the revised drawing requirements into their day to day drafting practices.

    During this interim period, the CEOF6922 Certification Audit Tool will continue to be used to assess submitted projects in its current format. However, no scores or tier adjustments will be issued. Assessment results will instead be used to calibrate and validate the future scoring framework against the revised requirements of CEOM7001 – Network Services: Design Construction Drawings. All Level 3 ASPs will remain at the Silver Tier.

    To support implementation, we have also developed a roadmap outlining the indicative timeframes for the framework rollout which can be found on the Essential Connections Support page.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Download the latest version of the CEOF6922 Certification Audit Tool from our Essential Connections Support page.
    2. Begin integrating the tool into your design review and quality assurance processes.
    3. 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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    Opt-in ‘Ask Us Anything’ session – 15 July 2026 at 2.00pm

    What is happening?

    We're offering a dedicated Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP) opt-in ‘Ask Us Anything’ session. If you have questions, we’re here to provide answers - whether they're about Essential Connections or anything related to Contestable Works undertaken by Level 3 ASPs. You’re welcome to join at any time during the hour to ask your questions, and you can stay for as long as you need.

    The session is on Wednesday 15 July 2026 from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm click here to register.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Ensure you are registered to attend the Level 3 ASP opt-in ask us anything session.
    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?

    We're offering a dedicated Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP) opt-in ‘Ask Us Anything’ session. If you have questions, we’re here to provide answers - whether they're about Essential Connections or anything related to Contestable Works undertaken by Level 3 ASPs. You’re welcome to join at any time during the hour to ask your questions, and you can stay for as long as you need.

    The session is on Wednesday 15 July 2026 from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm click here to register.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Ensure you are registered to attend the Level 3 ASP opt-in ask us anything session.
    2. 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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    CN26-08 CEOM7098 - Underground Cable Derating Requirements

    Construction News Engineering

    The latest issue of Essential Energy CN26-08 CEOM7098 - Underground Cable Derating Requirements 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 Sujay Orpe or Peter Couch via email.

    Construction News Engineering

    The latest issue of Essential Energy CN26-08 CEOM7098 - Underground Cable Derating Requirements 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 Sujay Orpe or Peter Couch via email.

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    Reminder: Changes to Ancillary Network Service Fees FY 2026

    What is happening?

    The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved Essential Energy’s annual regulatory price change for Ancillary Network Services from 1 July 2026.

    As an Accredited Service Provider (ASP), Authorised Person (AUP) or Electrical Contractor (EC), please use the new/modified charges applicable to the services you provide when preparing quotations for work to be undertaken after 30 June 2026.

    To help you understand these services we have provided the Ancillary Network Services 2026-27 Ancillary Network Services ASP Change Overview document that outlines the changes in services and pricing structures. This item can be downloaded from Essential Energy’s Essential Engagement.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Review the Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Services - 1 July 2026 available on the Essential Energy website.
    2. Accredited Service Providers and Electrical Contractors should consider pricing changes when preparing quotations for customers regarding future work.
    3. 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 Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved Essential Energy’s annual regulatory price change for Ancillary Network Services from 1 July 2026.

    As an Accredited Service Provider (ASP), Authorised Person (AUP) or Electrical Contractor (EC), please use the new/modified charges applicable to the services you provide when preparing quotations for work to be undertaken after 30 June 2026.

    To help you understand these services we have provided the Ancillary Network Services 2026-27 Ancillary Network Services ASP Change Overview document that outlines the changes in services and pricing structures. This item can be downloaded from Essential Energy’s Essential Engagement.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Review the Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Services - 1 July 2026 available on the Essential Energy website.
    2. Accredited Service Providers and Electrical Contractors should consider pricing changes when preparing quotations for customers regarding future work.
    3. 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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    Level 3 Authorisation Agreement – Action Required before 1 July 2026

    What is happening?

    The Essential Energy Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP) Authorisation Agreement comes into effect on 1 July 2026, this will impact your ability to undertake contestable design work on our network. Thank you to those who have already completed the Level 3 ASP Authorisation Agreement and individual authorisation process.

    If you do not complete the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement and individual authorisation, note this is in addition to being registered as a 3A/3B authorised person with us, before 1 July 2026 you will no longer be authorised to complete contestable work and your system access will be removed. We encourage you to complete the sign-up process as soon as possible to avoid any disruption to current and future projects you may have.

    Steps to complete for Company Authorisation:

    1. Register for Level 3 Company Authorisation and provide copies of the listed mandatory documents.
    2. Review and sign the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement at the company level CEOF2586 Level 3 Accredited Service Provider Authorisation Agreement. The “wet” signed agreement must be sent in by mail to Essential Energy, Attention David Wilson, PO Box 5730, Port Macquarie NSW 2444.
    3. Complete the Company Application Form CEOF2586.01 Level 3 ASP Application for Authorisation.
    4. Complete the Application for 30 Day Account (new ASPs only) CEOF2513.54b Application for 30 Day Account with all required details and supporting information.
    5. Provide a copy of your Accreditation Letter from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

    Steps to complete for Individual Authorisation:

    1. Complete Electrical Safety Rules training, unit of competency UETDRMP002 with a Registered Training Organisation.
    2. Complete the individual application form CEOF6921 Application for Authorisation: Contestable Work Level 3 ASP Individual Authorisation.
    3. Complete the online registration – Level 3 Individual Authorisation and upload the following:
      • Application form CEOF6921
      • Individual employee registration letter stating 3A/3B from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
      • Statement of attainment for Electrical Safety Rules Training.
    4. Complete Induction and Environmental Impact Assessment Training – You’ll receive a Network Familiarisation Pack to download and review prior to completing a brief assessment.
    5. Authorisation and System Registration – Your authorisation will be activated once you complete the above. You will receive an email with instructions to obtain your digital ID card and registered in the Essential Connections Portal (if not already), where you can lodge enquiries and track the progress of your cases.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
    2. Complete the company and induvial authorisation to maintain your ability to complete Contestable Work on the Essential Energy network.

    Further Information

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

    What is happening?

    The Essential Energy Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP) Authorisation Agreement comes into effect on 1 July 2026, this will impact your ability to undertake contestable design work on our network. Thank you to those who have already completed the Level 3 ASP Authorisation Agreement and individual authorisation process.

    If you do not complete the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement and individual authorisation, note this is in addition to being registered as a 3A/3B authorised person with us, before 1 July 2026 you will no longer be authorised to complete contestable work and your system access will be removed. We encourage you to complete the sign-up process as soon as possible to avoid any disruption to current and future projects you may have.

    Steps to complete for Company Authorisation:

    1. Register for Level 3 Company Authorisation and provide copies of the listed mandatory documents.
    2. Review and sign the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement at the company level CEOF2586 Level 3 Accredited Service Provider Authorisation Agreement. The “wet” signed agreement must be sent in by mail to Essential Energy, Attention David Wilson, PO Box 5730, Port Macquarie NSW 2444.
    3. Complete the Company Application Form CEOF2586.01 Level 3 ASP Application for Authorisation.
    4. Complete the Application for 30 Day Account (new ASPs only) CEOF2513.54b Application for 30 Day Account with all required details and supporting information.
    5. Provide a copy of your Accreditation Letter from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

    Steps to complete for Individual Authorisation:

    1. Complete Electrical Safety Rules training, unit of competency UETDRMP002 with a Registered Training Organisation.
    2. Complete the individual application form CEOF6921 Application for Authorisation: Contestable Work Level 3 ASP Individual Authorisation.
    3. Complete the online registration – Level 3 Individual Authorisation and upload the following:
      • Application form CEOF6921
      • Individual employee registration letter stating 3A/3B from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
      • Statement of attainment for Electrical Safety Rules Training.
    4. Complete Induction and Environmental Impact Assessment Training – You’ll receive a Network Familiarisation Pack to download and review prior to completing a brief assessment.
    5. Authorisation and System Registration – Your authorisation will be activated once you complete the above. You will receive an email with instructions to obtain your digital ID card and registered in the Essential Connections Portal (if not already), where you can lodge enquiries and track the progress of your cases.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
    2. Complete the company and induvial authorisation to maintain your ability to complete Contestable Work on the Essential Energy network.

    Further Information

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

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    Opt-in ‘Ask Us Anything’ session – 20 May 2026 at 2.00pm

    What is happening?

    We're offering a dedicated Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP) opt-in ‘Ask Us Anything’ session. If you have questions, we’re here to provide answers - whether they're about Essential Connections or anything related to contestable work undertaken by Level 3 ASPs. You’re welcome to join at any time during the hour to ask your questions, and you can stay for as long as you need.

    The session is on Wednesday 20 May 2026 from 2.00 to 3.00 pm click here to register.

    This is a great opportunity for you to bring any questions about the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement prior to it going live on 1 July 2026.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Ensure you are registered to attend the Level 3 ASP opt-in ask us anything session.
    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?

    We're offering a dedicated Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP) opt-in ‘Ask Us Anything’ session. If you have questions, we’re here to provide answers - whether they're about Essential Connections or anything related to contestable work undertaken by Level 3 ASPs. You’re welcome to join at any time during the hour to ask your questions, and you can stay for as long as you need.

    The session is on Wednesday 20 May 2026 from 2.00 to 3.00 pm click here to register.

    This is a great opportunity for you to bring any questions about the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement prior to it going live on 1 July 2026.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Ensure you are registered to attend the Level 3 ASP opt-in ask us anything session.
    2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.

    Further Information

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

  • You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.

    Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved price increases for Ancillary Network Services from 1 July 2026

    What is happening?

    The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved Essential Energy’s new regulatory charges for Ancillary Network Services from 1 July 2026.

    As an Accredited Service Provider (ASP), Authorised Person (AUP) or Electrical Contractor (EC), please use the new charges applicable to the services you provide when preparing quotations for work to be undertaken after 30 June 2026.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Review the Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Services - 1 July 2026 available on the Essential Energy website
    2. Accredited Service Providers, Authorised Persons and Electrical Contractors should consider pricing changes when preparing quotations for customers regarding future work
    3. 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 Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved Essential Energy’s new regulatory charges for Ancillary Network Services from 1 July 2026.

    As an Accredited Service Provider (ASP), Authorised Person (AUP) or Electrical Contractor (EC), please use the new charges applicable to the services you provide when preparing quotations for work to be undertaken after 30 June 2026.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Review the Price Schedule for Ancillary Network Services - 1 July 2026 available on the Essential Energy website
    2. Accredited Service Providers, Authorised Persons and Electrical Contractors should consider pricing changes when preparing quotations for customers regarding future work
    3. 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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    Slides from the Connections Forum – 28 April 2026

    What is happening?

    The Essential Energy Connections virtual forum was held on 28 April 2026. To view the supporting slide deck, 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 Energy Connections virtual forum was held on 28 April 2026. To view the supporting slide deck, 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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    Construction News 26-05 33kV Lucy Aegis Switchgear

    Construction News Engineering

    The latest issue of Essential Energy CN26-05 33kV Lucy Aegis Switchgear 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 David Shephard or Aaron Green via email.

    Construction News Engineering

    The latest issue of Essential Energy CN26-05 33kV Lucy Aegis Switchgear 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 David Shephard or Aaron Green via email.

  • You cannot leave comment in this blogpost unless you are a part of the project panel.

    Register for Essential Energy’s Virtual Connections forum to be held on Tuesday 28 April 2026

    What is happening?

    Essential Energy’s Biannual Connections forum will be held on Tuesday 28 April 2026 via Microsoft Teams. In this round, we’ll be covering a range of topics including:

    • Safety – what are we seeing
    • Network assurance – what are we seeing and how you can help us
    • Changes to the asset label process
    • Reminder about the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement
    • More information on the design certification audit tool
    • Public lighting – changes to metering for type 8 & 9 lights
    • How we can all help our agricultural customers electrify their diesel pumping
    • Introducing the Essential Energy Training Academy
    • Update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
    • Ask us anything Q&A session

    We encourage you to participate in this forum. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss our plans and initiatives, and to ask questions or raise issues with Essential Energy team members This includes time allocated for you to ask us anything.

    To help us better respond to your questions on the day, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au with the topics or issues you would like addressed.

    Note: this is a live session, and a recording will not be shared.

    Registration

    The forum will be held on Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon – please click here to register.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Click on register to reserve your spot
    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?

    Essential Energy’s Biannual Connections forum will be held on Tuesday 28 April 2026 via Microsoft Teams. In this round, we’ll be covering a range of topics including:

    • Safety – what are we seeing
    • Network assurance – what are we seeing and how you can help us
    • Changes to the asset label process
    • Reminder about the Level 3 Authorisation Agreement
    • More information on the design certification audit tool
    • Public lighting – changes to metering for type 8 & 9 lights
    • How we can all help our agricultural customers electrify their diesel pumping
    • Introducing the Essential Energy Training Academy
    • Update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
    • Ask us anything Q&A session

    We encourage you to participate in this forum. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss our plans and initiatives, and to ask questions or raise issues with Essential Energy team members This includes time allocated for you to ask us anything.

    To help us better respond to your questions on the day, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au with the topics or issues you would like addressed.

    Note: this is a live session, and a recording will not be shared.

    Registration

    The forum will be held on Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon – please click here to register.

    What do you need to do?

    1. Click on register to reserve your spot
    2. 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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