The way we manage customer's electricity projects is changing
We're changing the way we work with customers. From 1 September 2025 customers will work with us directly, rather than go to Powerco Approved Contractors (PACs) to get their electricity projects done.
How's it going to work?
Customers, and agents working on behalf of customers (such as electricians), will use a new online form on our website, called Powerco Connect, to manage connection and modification requests. The online system allows us to assess each application, advise of costs, process payments and allocate work to our contractors.
For customers, Powerco Connect offers several features:
- Job tracking: Customers can track the status of their jobs in real time.
- Document management: Easily submit and manage required documents.
- Easy communication: The ability to communicate directly with us.
Pricing
New standard offer documents, are being developed and will available shortly.
Customer work will be sorted into network ready, simple and complex work. Pricing for network ready work will involve standard fees. We will have structured fees for simple jobs, and flexible, detailed payment structures for complex work to ensure transparency and fairness for all customers.
To view the pricing, click here.
Timing
Prior to 1 September 2025, please contact a Powerco approved contractor (PAC) who will use the existing process (known as the customer-initiated works or CIWe process) to complete the electricity work.
From 1 September 2025 customers, and agents working on behalf of customers (such as electricians), will submit their for network connections, extensions and modifications using the new Powerco Connect form on our website. We will then assess and allocate work for delivery to one of our primary, secondary or customer delivery contractors.
All existing in-progress customer work as at 1 September will be completed by the original PAC using legacy systems.
Why is this change taking place?
We put our customers first and we’re continually looking for ways to improve our customers’ experience of working with Powerco.
By moving from our PACs working directly with customers, to a new customer delivery model where Powerco will manage the end-to-end customer experience we will have greater oversight of the quality, safety and the service we provide to customers.
Want to connect now?
If you want to add or modify a connection, please contact a Powerco Approved Contractor.
Electricians or contractors?
As we transition to this new way of working, roles and responsibilities will change. See who can do what here.
If you are an electrician or contractor and want to know more, please click here and we’ll be in touch.