This page explains how to fill out the installation address, type, and work details in the CCEW form. Accurate installation details are essential for compliance and network operator requirements.

Installation address

Required Fields

Street Name, Suburb, State, and Post Code are mandatory.

Conditional Fields

Either Street Number OR Lot/RMB is required, but not both.
The address of the installation is a required part of the form. If the installation address is the same as the customer’s address, you can check the “Same as customer address” box to automatically copy the address.
For most residential jobs, the installation address is the same as the customer’s address. Checking this box can save you significant time.
Otherwise, you can fill out the address manually or use the smart address search.

Field descriptions

  • Property Name: The name of the property, if applicable (e.g., “Central Plaza”).
  • Floor: The floor number of the installation, if applicable.
  • Unit/Apartment: The unit or apartment number, if applicable.
  • Lot/RMB: The lot or RMB number. Either this field or the “Street Number” field is required.
  • Street Number: The street number of the installation. Either this field or the “Lot/RMB” field is required.
  • Street Name: The name of the street. This is a required field.
  • Nearest Cross Street: The nearest cross street to the installation.
  • Suburb: The suburb of the installation. This is a required field.
  • State: The state of the installation. This is a required field.
  • Post Code: The post code of the installation. This is a required field.
Smart address search is available for installation addresses and helps reduce errors.

Additional installation details

  • Pit/Pillar/Pole No.: The number of the pit, pillar, or pole, if applicable. This helps network operators locate the connection point.
  • NMI: The National Metering Identifier. This is a unique 10 or 11-digit number assigned to every electricity connection point in Australia. It can usually be found on the customer’s electricity bill.
  • Meter No.: The meter number, if applicable.
  • AEMO Metering Provider ID: The AEMO Metering Provider ID, if applicable.

Installation type

Select the type of installation. Correctly identifying the installation type is important as different sections of AS/NZS 3000 may apply. You can select one or more of the following:
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Rural
  • Mixed Development

Work carried out

Select the type of work that was carried out. You can select one or more of the following:
  • New Installation
  • Alteration / Existing
  • Network Connection
  • EV Connection
  • Installed Meter
  • Install Advanced Meter
  • Re-Inspection of NC
If you select “Re-Inspection of NC”, you’ll also need to provide the Non-Compliance Number.

Special conditions

Select any special conditions that apply to the installation. These conditions often require additional safety measures or compliance with specific standards. You can select one or more of the following:
  • Over 100 Amps
  • High Voltage
  • Hazardous Area
  • Unmetered Supply
  • Off Grid Installation
  • Secondary Power Supply

Service provider

  • Service Provider: Select the electricity distributor for the installation address. In NSW, this will be Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, or Essential Energy. The app will suggest a provider based on the postcode you enter to help you select the correct one.
  • Provider Email: The email address of the service provider.
All installation details are validated to ensure they meet NSW compliance and network operator requirements.