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UNCLASSIFIED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE – Connection Guidelines for High Voltage Connections and Embedded Generators CEOP8079 Eliminate or control those risks Provide information. 11.2 Structural Adequacy A suitably authorised professional must certify that all aspects of the plant and equipment design have been assessed for structural adequacy. 11.3 Subtransmission and Distribution Network Subtransmission and distribution network design and equipment requirements will be advised by Essential Energy through the issue of a Design Information Pack (DIP). Standard equipment may vary depending on the location of the proposed installation. Essential Energy‟s design and construction manuals can be obtained from: External Sales Officer Telephone: 02 68834596 Email: jennie.buxton@essentialenergy.com.au Copies of these documents are also available on Essential Energy‟s website: http://www.essentialenergy.com.au/DocumentLibrary/registration 11.4 TransGrid Requirements (if required) TransGrid will require sufficient notice to install upstream metering and protection equipment required by the NER. The costs of TransGrid upgrades will be payable by the Connection Applicant. 11.5 HV Metering 11.5.1 General Essential Energy Metering Services should be contacted by the Connection Applicant prior to procurement of any HV metering equipment. Before Essential Energy can approve the metering equipment, an estimate of load, together with any associated drawings, must be submitted. Any metering installation unit to be connected to the national grid and operate under market conditions must have Voltage Transformer (VT) and Current Transformer (CT) National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) traceable test certificates provided by the installing contractor or manufacturer. For more information or please contact: metering.services@essentialenergy.com.au or contact 1800 365 096 For further details also refer to Chapter 7 of the NER. 11.5.2 Metering Voltage The NER requires all new installations to be metered at the closest point of connection to the DNSP‟s distribution network. All new connection points must be metered in the customer‟s installation at the supply voltage. Load side metering is not permitted foe new installations where the customer own or lease the transformers. Also to comply with the NER, in the event of any electrical alterations, existing installations metered on the load side of the transformer, must be modified so that they are metered at the connection point. 23 November 2012 - Issue 7 Approved By: Group Manager Major Customer Engagement Page 16 of 36 UNCLASSIFIED UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED
UNCLASSIFIED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE – Connection Guidelines for High Voltage Connections and Embedded Generators CEOP8079 11.6 Construction Works 11.6.1 General The construction of contestable works must be carried out by a Level 1 or Level 2 ASP. Level 1 accreditation allows for the construction and installation of transmission and distribution works including substations Level 2 accreditation allows for the construction of service lines between the distribution system and the point of connection to the premises and for the installation and energising of metering services. In addition to accreditation from DTIRIS, Level 1 and Level 2 ASPs working on or near the electricity network must have written authorisation and conditions granted by Essential Energy. The Connection Applicant must ensure that there is a safe system of work for all involved in the project in compliance with all applicable standards and statutory requirements. The Connection Applicant must ensure that all construction activities meet the requirements of the environmental impact assessment as well as all applicable statutory environmental approvals and requirements (CECM1000.70 Environmental Operations Manual: Environmental Impact Assessment). 11.6.2 Environmental Impact Early provision of land and easement requirements for the project including preliminary survey details of any route, corridor and centreline of the corridor for transmission requirements and access to the corridor should be provided by the Connection Applicant. Essential Energy must be consulted about its requirements for such corridor and access at an early stage of any proposed electricity works. 11.6.3 Environmental Impact Assessment The environmental impact assessment of the proposed electricity works, including clearing of vegetation, must be provided by the Connection Applicant to Essential Energy and include a list of mitigation measures that will be implemented to limit the extent of environmental impacts. 11.6.4 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) The Connection Applicant must develop a CEMP to be used for the practical construction of the Electricity Works, especially a transmission line. The CEMP must address and comply with: All approvals which apply to the construction and operation of the assets Mitigation measures identified in the environmental impact assessment All other environmental requirements issued by Essential Energy or any relevant statutory authority to the Connection Applicant from time to time. 11.6.5 Clearing of Vegetation Where required all vegetation clearing along the route of the power line shall be the responsibility of the Connection Applicant. This work must be done in accordance with all environmental laws, approvals and Essential Energy‟s requirements and standards. (CECM1000.77 – Environmental Operations Manual: Flora and Fauna.) 23 November 2012 - Issue 7 Approved By: Group Manager Major Customer Engagement Page 17 of 36 UNCLASSIFIED UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED
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