Overview
It is prohibited to operate a cathodic protection system (CPS) unless that system is registered with Energy Safe Victoria.
Application requirements
To make an application you are required to be an authorised representative of the CPS owner. You will need to supply the following information with your application:
- A signed authorisation form from the CPS owner (see 'example owner authorisation letter' template below).
- A signed consent form from the CPS operator (if the owner is not the operator) (see 'example operator consent letter template below).
- System drawings.
- A map showing the proposed location of the CPS, the metallic structure it is intended to protect and all metallic structures likely to be affected by the proposed system.
- Electronic copies of the contacts made with any structure owners likely to be affected by the system and their response(s).
- Payment (refer to the registration fee schedule at the bottom of this page).
Making an application
All registrations for cathodic protection systems must be submitted and managed online via ESVConnect.
Note that your CPS registration may not appear in your dashboard if the business or contact details for your CPS are incomplete.
If a CPS registration is missing, contact us via email at electrolysismitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au and provide details about the missing system (or systems) so we can update our records.
User guide
For more information about how to use ESVConnect, download and read the ‘ESVConnect Registration of Cathodic Protection Systems User Guide’:
Multiple applications
Some CPS may require multiple applications to be lodged.
For Energy Safe to determine the number of applications you will need to include drawings indicating transformer rectifiers, ground beds, and the structure being protecting with any isolations.
To clarify the application process, email ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au.
Changing application details
To change any details in your application, email ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au with your requested changes, including the application number (G20-xxxxx).
Registration fees
CPS registration fees depend on the system’s output and are set annually by the Victorian Government.
Registration fees for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 are:
- $162.14 for a total output of up to and including 250 milliamperes (8.77 fee units)
- $405.90 for a total output over 250 milliamperes and up to and including 2 amperes (21.95 fee units)
- $916.63 for a total output over 2 amperes (49.57 fee units).
Example letters
Example owner authorisation letter
You may use the following letter template to example to obtain the CPS owner’s authorisation.
Then, attach to your cathodic protection system registration application.
Example operator consent letter
You may use the following letter template to obtain the CPS operator’s consent.
Then, attach to your cathodic protection system registration application.
Finding your organisation’s cathodic protection system registration
If you are the person responsible for your organisation’s CPS, you can request to be the contact person for your organisation by emailing ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au. You will need to create an ESVConnect account if you do not already have one.
If you can’t find the registration number for one of your organisations CPS, it may be because you are not the owner or operator contact person for your organisation for a particular CPS. To retrieve the registration number, email ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au with your request. You must include a signed letter stating your affiliation with the organisation.
Related information
Date: 24/05/2026 23:12
The material in this print-out was accurate at the time of printing.