Get connected

If you’re subdividing, building, needing a new connection, or installing solar, you’ll need to make an online application to MainPower.

We recommend having an electrician fill out the forms. 

A good understanding of electricity is required to successfully complete the forms. We recommend that you ask your electrician to complete this form on your behalf.

Select from the options below to find out more.

Solar and distributed generation

Are you installing an alternative form of generation?

Electricity connections

Do you need a new supply or electricity connection?

Get connected FAQs

Learn more about electricity connections on the MainPower network.

Network connection standards

Click below to download a copy of MainPower’s network connection standards.

Network connection agreement

Click below to download a copy of MainPower’s network connection agreement.

Outage notifications

No current notifications

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

Outage notifications

No current notifications

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

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