Electrolysis mitigation FAQs

You can request to be linked to your organisations Cathodic Protections system by emailing ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au.

You must include a signed letter stating your affiliation with the organisation.

Email ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au with your requested changes, including the application number (G20-xxxxx).

Cathodic Protection System (CPS) database searches are now available online at ESVConnect.

How to conduct a search of Energy Safe's CPS database:

1. Go to ESVConnect (energysafe.vic.gov.au)
2. Enter the CAPTCHA code.
3. Scroll down and select Public search – CPS database. You can search the database here.

You may not be linked to the owner or operator organisation for this Cathodic Protection System.

Email ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au with your request. You must include a signed letter stating your affiliation with the organisation.

To clarify the application process, email ElectrolysisMitigation@energysafe.vic.gov.au

Include drawings indicating transformer rectifiers, ground beds, and the structure being protecting with any isolations.

All prescribed Cathodic Protection Systems are required to be registered. A prescribed Cathodic Protection System is described in the Electricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019. See Electrolysis and cathodic protection.