AusNet Services is committed to ensuring that our valued customers enjoy a safe and reliable electricity supply, however unexpected events can result in power supply quality incidents, like voltage variation and supply interuptions.
Claims for Unauthorised Voltage Variation
Any compensation you may be entitled to is paid in accordance with Electricity Industry Guideline No 11, Voltage Variation Compensation (available here). The Guideline was developed to offer compensation on the basis of good customer service and sets out the following principles and guidelines:
Insurance Letters Customers who do not meet requirements for compensation or those seeking compensation on a new for old basis may wish to consider making a claim under their insurance policy. Should we have a record of an incident affecting your property, we can provide a letter that may be passed to your insurance company to support your claim. If you would like a letter to confirm an incident at your property please proceed to request an Insurance Letter below.
Claims for Unauthorised Voltage Variation
Any compensation you may be entitled to is paid in accordance with Electricity Industry Guideline No 11, Voltage Variation Compensation (available here). The Guideline was developed to offer compensation on the basis of good customer service and sets out the following principles and guidelines:
- Compensation will only be paid for damage directly resulting from a voltage variation event;
- Compensation will be paid for repairs (where viable) or the cost of replacement equipment of a similar age and condition; whichever is the lesser amount;
- Compensation does not extend to cover consequential loss (e.g. profits, food not related to refrigerator damage);
- We do not replace on a 'NEW for OLD' basis;
- Business customers must take reasonable precautions to minimise the risk of damage or loss.
Insurance Letters Customers who do not meet requirements for compensation or those seeking compensation on a new for old basis may wish to consider making a claim under their insurance policy. Should we have a record of an incident affecting your property, we can provide a letter that may be passed to your insurance company to support your claim. If you would like a letter to confirm an incident at your property please proceed to request an Insurance Letter below.