Install a standby generator

For customers wanting to install and connect a generator to their mains electricity

When you lose power due to a planned or unplanned interruption you can use a back up generator to supply electricity to your property.

For residential and business customers

For any customers located in the NT excluding remote communities

Do not use this form for recreational use of a mobile generator such as for camping

Applicant details

Given name/s * This person will be contacted regarding the application

Family name * This person will be contacted regarding the application

Phone *

Email *

Business name (optional)

Business ABN (optional)

Postal address * Please include street name, suburb and postcode

Generator installation details

Lot number (optional) Lot number of land where generator will be installed

Full address of proposed generator location * Please include street name, suburb and postcode

What rating (KVA) is your proposed generator?

Do you have a single phase or 3 phase meter?

How often will the generator be connected? *

Please confirm the following:

In compliance with the service and installation rules: *

I/we apply for permission to install a standby generating plant at the above premises.

Approvals for the installation of a standby generator is subject to the following conditions: *

The installation shall comply with all the requirements of the service and installation rules. Operation of the standby generator is only permitted when: Power and Water Corporation supply is not available for a short period not exceeding one hour per week or when the consumer wishes to load and test run the standby plant.

With regards to your personal information: *

I/we understand Power and Water Corporation may store personal information in paper and electronic formats. Power and Water takes all reasonable steps to ensure the security of all customer data. Personal information is maintained in a secure environment accessed only by authorised personnel. However, any data sent over the internet or store on internet servers cannot be guaranteed to be fully secure. These activities are undertaken at your risk.

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