The requirement for proponents to obtain the approval of the Coordinator of Energy for any new power station, transmission system or interconnection of a power station to a distribution system of Western Power or of a supply authority has ceased, with the repeal of Section 7 of the Electricity Act 1945.
This is in recognition that the licensing of proponents now occurs under Part 2 of the Electricity Industry Act 2004. The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) is responsible for the administration of the electricity licence framework.
Under this new framework, proponents are required to obtain a generation, transmission, distribution, retail or an integrated regional licence from the ERA. The Governor may also make an order exempting the requirement for a licence. The licence framework itself also provides for specific exemptions in self supply situations.
Inquiries concerning the ERAs electrical licensing functions should be directed to:
Mr Paul Kelly
Director Licensing, Monitoring and Customer Protection
Economic Regulation Authority
6
197 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9213 1900
Email: electricity.licensing@era.wa.gov.au
Electrical installations on mine sites also require safety approval in accordance with the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994. In this case, an application to the Senior Electrical Inspector at the Department of Industry and Resources is necessary. For further information, contact the Senior Electrical Inspector on:
For details of licensing requirements for electrical workers, please refer to EnergySafety, a Division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection.
