Micro-generation tariff

Introduction

ESB Customer Supply is pleased to offer a new Micro-generation tariff of 9 cents per kWh for our Residential Customers (Please refer to the Commission for Energy Regulation paper CER/09/033 (PDF)). The new tariff is offered to customers of ESB Customer Supply in support of ESB sustainability strategy, the ongoing development of smart networks and in support of the government's sustainability strategy.

ESB are also offering a further support payment of 10 cents per kWh for the first 3,000 kWh exported annually. This payment will be made to the first 4,000 micro-generators connected in the next 3 years and will be paid over a 5 year period.

What is Micro-generation?

Micro-generation covers small scale generators where customers can generate their own electricity and export the surplus onto ESB Networks LV System subject to a rated maximum output of:

• 6kW when the connection is single phase
• 11kW when the connection is three phase

Examples of micro-generation technology

• Wind-power
• Photovoltaic
• Hydro
• Combined heat-and-power (CHP)

Getting connected

STEP 1
Connection to ESB Low Voltage Network To access a step by step guide to the connection process and view ESB support package for Micro-generation - see ESB Networks Conditions for Connection at: http://www.esb.ie/esbnetworks/en/generator-connections/micro_gen_connections.jsp.

STEP 2 (after you have registered with ESB Networks)

Registration with ESB Customer Supply Once you fulfil ESB Networks Conditions for Connection for Micro-generators you can now register with ESB Customer Supply by completing the application form. ESB Customer Supply Domestic Micro-generation Scheme Application Form (PDF) Post a signed copy of application form to: Micro Generation Scheme ESB Customer Supply FREEPOST F9 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street Dublin 2

Payment for electricity exported to ESB Customer Supply

• ESB Customer Supply will pay the prevailing rate once your contract continues to be active and in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Micro-generation scheme.
• An annual payment will made to you itemising the kWhs exported by you. Payment will be made on your ESB Customer Supply bill.

Changing Electricity Supplier

• Once you change to another supplier your Micro Generation contract with ESB Customer Supply will terminate.
• A final settlement payment will be made and any monies owed to you will be made on your ESB Customer Supply bill.

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