As an Installation Owner you will be required to enter into a contract with an Energy Retailer for your supply of electricity. It is essential, especially for new installations, that this contract is in place at an early stage, as installations can only be livened or disconnected at the request of an Energy Retailer. In addition you will be required to complete an Alpine Energy Ltd "Application for Network Connection" form for connection to the Alpine Energy network before proceeding with the installation. The "Application for Network Connection" specifies the capacity and type of supply that you require, and you may need to enlist the help of your electrical contractor to complete this form. Application forms are required for all new installations, for alterations to existing installations that affect the supply capacity, and for the removal (decommissioning) of an installation... read more...
Information for Installation Owners and Electricians
As an Installation Owner you will be required to enter into a contract with an Energy Retailer for your supply of electricity. It is essential, especially for new installations, that this contract is in place at an early stage, as installations can only be livened or disconnected at the request of an Energy Retailer. In addition you will be required to complete an Alpine Energy Ltd “Application for Network Connection” form for connection to the Alpine Energy network before proceeding with the installation.
The “Application for Network Connection” specifies the capacity and type of supply that you require, and you may need to enlist the help of your electrical contractor to complete this form. Application forms are required for all new installations, for alterations to existing installations that affect the supply capacity, and for the removal (decommissioning) of an installation.
Applications are also required for any addition or alteration to controlled tariffs and load increases exceeding 5 kW.
To avoid delays in processing your application it is important that you complete all sections of the form and return the top copy along with a site/locality plan to Alpine Energy Ltd. You should allow at least 5 working days for the application to be processed and either approved, or declined pending further discussions.
Following approval, an ICP number will be generated for the installation, and a “Network Connection Advice” form will be forwarded to you which will confirm the application details plus any additional requirements or conditions imposed by AEL. On receipt of this form you should immediately contact your Retailer, and ask them to issue a “Service Request” to Alpine Energy Ltd for your installation. Your Energy Retailer will require the ICP Number from your “Network Connection Advice” form, and your anticipated livening date.
When your installation is nearing completion your electrical contractor will need to arrange for the meters and control relays to be installed, and for the installation to be inspected and livened. Meter installation and livening work can be undertaken by electrical contractors who are specifically authorised by AEL for this type of work. AEL will require at least 5 working days notice to arrange the livening by the preferred date.
The AEL authorised electrical contractor livening your instillation will require:
- A Certificate of Compliance from your Electrical Contractor/Inspector.
- Notification from Alpine Energy Ltd that a Service Request has been received from your Energy Retailer for the installation.
- A copy of your Network Connection Advice form from Alpine Energy Ltd.
- All new connections to comply with AEL’s Harmonics Standards and Technical Requirements as detailed on our website: www.alpineenergy.co.nz.
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