Electrical contractor updates
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2024 updates
Last year
| Update | Topics | Date of issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 18 | Queensland Electricity Connection Manual Engagement Roadshows; Dynamic Connections Update | 21 December 2023 |
| Issue 17 | Electrical Contractor’s Hotline New Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Options; Information to Help Progress Your Connection Application | 30 November 2023 |
| Issue 16 | Electrical Partners Portal troubleshooting; LV Generation applications; Asbestos Containing Material in metering panels; Dynamic Connections update | 26 October 2023 |
| Issue 15 | Win a gift card; Call Back Request Form; EWR Notifications; Defect Form Name; Connection Application Fees; Emergency Backstop Mechanism inspections | 28 September 2023 |
| Issue 14 | Timeframe changes; Tariff Reform Impacts; New websites; Dynamic Connections Update | 17 August 2023 |
| Issue 13 | LV Embedded Generation Fees increasing 1 September 2023 | 28 July 2023 |
| Issue 12 | Ipswich Neighbourhood Battery Trial; Expedited LVCT Metering Advice Fee Increasing 1 September 2023; Electrical Safety Week 4 - 8 September 2023 | 27 July 2023 |
| Issue 11 | Extended consultation for Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM) | 13 July 2023 |
| Issue 10 | Energy Academy invitation, Supply abolishment with assets on site; New connections not yet ready; Retirement of existing solar email address; Dynamic connection update; EWR and portal reminders; CTS Certificate of Supply | 26 June 2023 |
| Issue 09 | Consultation open for the Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM) - Closes 14 July 2023 | 20 June 2023 |
| Issue 08 | Remove Meter – Additional Service Request; Embedded Generation Application Reminder - Understand our Standards and Connection Policy; Dynamic Connection Update; Win a $100 Gift Card! | 25 May 2023 |
| Issue 07 | Working with Asbestos; LV Current Transformer Metering Installation Design Requests; Tree Trimming for a New Connection; Micro EG Units Being Switched on Before Metering Has Been Installed or Reprogrammed; Existing NMI Supply Abolishment Process Reminder | 5 May 2023 |
| Issue 06 | Emergency Backstop Mechanism Update | 3 April 2023 |
| Issue 05 | Getting Reconnected After Storm Damage, Flooding, or Inundation; Contractor Hotline & Enquiries and Applications - Providing Correct Customer Details | 30 March 2023 |
| Issue 04 | Network voltage; When is an EWR required for a meter reseal; Supply upgrades in conjunction with POA relocations | 23 February 2023 |
| Issue 03 | Changes to LV Generation Standards Effective Monday 6 February 2023 | 6 February 2023 |
| Issue 02 | Tips and tricks for a compliant Connection Application | 25 January 2023 |
| Issue 01 | Submitting Connect Agreement or EWR on repair of privately owned line defects & Emergency Backstop implementation | 10 January 2023 |
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