IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SOLAR CUSTOMERS VICTORIA Please note: Only your current electricity retailer can request the installation of a solar meter for your property. If you are not a current customer of Red Energy (but would like to be), you have 2 options: 1. Request your current retailer to have the solar meter installed, and then arrange a transfer to Red Energy once this is completed. 2. Transfer your current electricity supply to Red Energy, and once this is complete, then have the solar meter installed. This transfer will usually take at least 2-3 weeks. To arrange a transfer please call us on 131 806. Below is an outline of the steps involved in installing Solar (with Red Energy): Step 1: Review the costs and price changes associated with changing to Solar Once your meter has been changed, your tariff charges with Red Energy will need to change to new solar rates. For our current solar tariffs, please call our team on 131 806 and we will be happy to assist. Interval Meter Generally TOU peak rates apply between 7am and 11 pm Monday to Friday (AEST, AEDT); Off Peak is all other times. Accumulation or Basic Meter Generally Peak rates apply between 7am and 11 pm Monday to Friday (AEST) except during daylight saving times when Peak rates apply 6am to 10pm Monday to Friday (AEDT); Off Peak is all other times. Interval Meters measure electricity every 30 minutes, basic meters measure electricity consumption between meter reads. AEST Australian Eastern Standard Time AEDT Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time The following meter installation and testing charge and a process and handling fee will also apply for existing properties. Please contact us for meter installation charges for new properties.
Distributor Charges: Distributor: Installation and Testing: Jemena Remote Meter Reconfiguration Fee $54.40 Citipower Remote Meter Reconfiguration Fee $57.97 Powercor Remote Meter Reconfiguration Fee $58.25 Ausnet Remote Meter Reconfiguration Fee $30.53 United Energy Remote Meter Reconfiguration Fee $65.97 Note - These charges are the most common levied by the relevant distribution business for your area. Any additional work or different requirements will be additionally charged. For example a requirement for a two register meter will attract additional charges. Distributor: Installation and Testing: Jemena Truck Visit Fee $478.16 Citipower Truck Visit Fee $577.39 Powercor Truck Visit Fee $668.37 SP Ausnet Truck Visit Fee $363.68 United Energy Truck Visit (30 min. Duration) $355.01 Note - These charges apply only when truck and crew attendance is required at the site. Red Energy Charges: Process and Handling Fee Amount: (based on total from distributor) $0-$99 $5 $100-$499 $25 $500-$999 $50 more than $1000 $150 Note - A process and handling fee will be levied based on the total service charge levied. Tariffs and Fees above are subject to change.
Charges for non-standard installation work include: New Mains which includes overhead to underground New switchboard Relocate meters NMI Consolidations - 2 or more NMI s to a single NMI Changes to Connection Characteristics e.g. single phase to multiphase etc. Servicing works Non electrical requests such as removing a tree
Step 2: Solar Installation: You will need to arrange for a licensed solar installer to install your solar panels. Please note if you currently have dedicated or controlled load e.g. Slab heating, dedicated hot water heating or climate saver air conditioning, these circuits may not be supported by the metering or your distributor under the various Feed-in tariffs. If you currently have a dedicated or controlled load please contact us for further information. Step 3: Once you have the Solar Panels installed: You (or your electrician/solar installer) will need to send us your completed Electrical Work Request (EWR) and a copy of your Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES). Each distributor has different requirements for the solar connection form that needs to be submitted, please refer to their websites for the most up to date information. Links are included below: Jemena and United require a Photovoltaic (Solar) Generator Connection Form (PSG) form to be submitted with the EWR and CES Jemena: https://jemena.com.au/home-and-business/solar United: http://uemg.com.au/customers/your-electricity/small-generator.aspx Powercor and Citipower require pre-approval to be obtained before the installation takes place. Powercor and Citipower: https://www.powercor.com.au/our-services/electricityconnections/solar-and-other-generation/ Ausnet have their own Alteration or Upgrade of Inverter Energy System (IES) form. Ausnet: http://www.ausnetservices.com.au/electricity/connections/solar+connections.html Please send these forms to: Red Energy or Fax (03) 9425 0559 PO Box 4136 East Richmond VIC 3121 Email to: enquiries@redenergy.com.au Step 4. Meter Installation Once we have received all the information above (and providing you are a Red Energy customer), we will arrange for your solar meter to be installed or current meter to be reconfigured for solar. This installation can take up to 20 business days. This process usually takes around an hour and, provided there is clear access to the meter, inverter and switchboard, you generally are not required to be at the premises.
Step 5. Meter Installation complete Once your meter has been changed to a solar meter, we will send you a letter confirming the change. Please note from that point on, you will see at least two usage lines on your bill: the net electricity usage of your property i.e. this is the amount you have consumed after using what your solar panels have produced; and your electricity export this is the amount your solar panels have produced above your properties consumption and exported into the network. Please note, we are not able to tell you how much energy your solar panels are producing in total. Further Information: If you have any questions please call us on 131 806, we re always happy to help. Our team is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8.30pm and Saturday 9am to 5.30pm.