Stage 1 - Enquiry
Enquire here
How much will it cost?
Enquiry fee - $250 plus GST.
Application fee - $5,000 plus GST.
How long will it take?
We will contact you within 3 business days.
What will I need to complete this application?
Permission from your strata company (if applicable)
What more do I need to know?
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The services of a National Engineering Register (NER) engineer will be required to advise in general on the process to be followed, the system design, and the equipment to use.
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The site’s electrical retailer is required to submit an ETAF (Electricity Transfer Application Form) to Western Power and a service request to change the site’s meter to bi-directional (required regardless of whether the generator is exporting or not). These must be completed before an Approval to Operate can be released.
Stage 2 - Application
Western Power will assess the application, conduct various studies and prepare Technical Schedules for the generator.
Stage 3 - Approval to Operate
We will assess your commissioning report and provide updated Technical Schedules.