AES Filing: Planning for Downtime

AES Filing: Planning for Downtime

The AES Downtime Policy applies only when either the AES or AESDirect is not operational. It is important that if you use commercial software or in-house software and it becomes inoperative, you must find another way to report in EEI to stay in compliance. If using other software,  you should consider that several companies that use commercial or in-house software also instituted AESDirect accounts as backup if their primary systems are not available.

From Global Reach:

You can use the same Employer Identification Number (EIN) to register forAESDirect. As a certified AESDirect filer, you can also download the AESPcLink software and use the same filer id and password.

In other words, you have the ability to access more than one account per EIN:

1. Your commercial software or in-house programming account
2. Your AESDirect/AESPcLink account

To use commercial or in-house programmed software, you must file a Letter of Intent.
To register for AESDirect, please visit our website @ AESDirect.census.gov

 

Free Webinar: Utilizing the Features in the AES

Information on the webinar – An expert from the Automated Export System Branch (AESB) presented on the following items:

• Overview of the Automated Export System (AES)
• Account Roles in the AES
• Shipment Manager
• AESDirect Resources

To view a free webinar on Utilizing he Features in the AES check out the outreach page.