Basic new connections
A new connection is for a property that does not have supply or
metering set up. If the premises has been supplied with electricity
already and it just needs to be reconnected, please go to Energisation.
A basic new connection must meet the following criteria:
- Less than 100MWhrs per year
- For temporary supply to premises, supply is less than 100A per
phase
- There is only a single point of supply to the premises
- There is not an embedded network within the premises
- If the connection is for an overhead powerline, then the
connection does not require more than 20 metres of extension of
powerlines located within the property boundary of the premises,
and does not require more than 45 metres of extension of powerlines
from the distribution pole which will be used to service the
premises
- If the proposed connection is underground and there is an
existing pit available (if you require an underground pit to be
installed first, please see the negotiated connections process
before proceeding)
- No augmentation of the distribution network is required
- No CT metering is required (if you require a CT meter
installation, please see the negotiated connections process
before proceeding).
If you satisfy the above criteria, please follow our step by
step guide below:
Basic new connections step by step guide
Step 1
You and/or your Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) will need
to contact your retailer of choice to request connection.
Note: A Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES) form
completed by your REC and an Electrical works request
(EWR) is required as part of your application to your retailer
of choice.
Step 2
UE will receive your new connection request (and associated
paperwork – CES and EWR) from your retailer of choice. We will then
schedule the basic new connection.
Basic new connections - solar
For new connections where you are installing solar (micro-embedded
generation),
please click
here.
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