Electrical Contractor Update
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Electrical Contractor Updates 2022
| Update | Topics | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 07 | ‘Australia A’ region settings, Service fuse function, New connection NMI and AS/NZS 477.2.2020 requirements | 26 May 2022 |
| Issue 06 | Energy Academy Update | 24 May 2022 |
| Issue 05 | Your Invitation to our Upcoming Energy Academy | 11 May 2022 |
| Issue 04 | A New Look Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM) | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Issue 03 | Solar Soak Factsheet | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Issue 02 | Updates to Connection Application (CX) Requirements | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Issue 01 | Is your work site safe and ready?, Do you have feedback about the QECM? and Electric Vehicles in Queensland. | 31 Jan 2022 |
Electrical Contractor Updates 2021
| Update | Topics | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 17 | Update on Compliance Requirements for Switchboards. | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Issue 16 | AS/NZS 61439 Series Reminder, Single Point of Supply and Metering Installation Location, New Pillar Warning Poles and more. | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Issue 15 | AS/NZS 61439 Reminder, Point of Attachment Works. | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Issue 14 | Access for Initial Connections, Have you submitted a Supply Availability?, Platforms for Switchboard Access. | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Issue 13 | Reminder: Polarity and Re-energisation Obligations, Asbestos Containing Material Reminder, Identification of the Service Neutral Conductor for an ABC Type Cable, Portal How-To Video, The Next Thing You Touch Safety Campaign, Electrical Safety Week Webinar. | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Issue 12 | Our COVID-19 Response: Three Day Lockdown in Cairns & Yarrabah Areas. | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Issue 11 | The Full Introduction of AS/NZS 4777.2.2020 is Fast Approaching! | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Issue 10 | 44c Eligibility, Unmetered Supply Update, Customer Details for Under 30kVA Negotiated Solar Application, Helping Us Plan for the Future, Portal Tips and Tricks. | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Issue 9 | 2021/22 Connection Application Fees, Network Tariff Changes, Embedded Generation Sharing, Look Up and Live. | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Issue 8 | Our Response: COVID19 - Lockdown for Multiple Queensland Locations. | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Issue 7 | <30kVA Low Voltage Negotiated Solar Application Fee. | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Issue 6 | 5 Minute Global Settlement Transitional Update, <30kVA LV Negotiated Solar Application Fee Implementation, CT Metering Installation Requirements, Maintaining Customer's 44c SBS, Portal Tips & Tricks. | 31 May 2021 |
| Issue 5 | Raiser Brackets, EWR submissions, Hager Meter Isolations Links, LV Negotiated Solar application proposed fee, Switchboard requirements. | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Issue 4 | Keeping you in the loop. | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Issue 3 (PDF 471.4 kb) | Look Up and Live, Relocation of Primary Fuse changes, Fusing Metering Isolation Links, linking EWRs correctly, Looping of Metering Isolation Links, View and Accept Offers in the Portal. | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Issue 2 (PDF 458.2 kb) | Portal optimisation, Additional information for new connections, Interfering with Energex assets, relocation of a primary refuse. | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Issue 1 (PDF 466.6 kb) | Changes to operating hours, New network load control tariffs, Labelling of meter neutral links, Meter board requirements for IES connections, Meter boards in driveways, audio frequency load control. | 3 Feb 2021 |
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