• Overview
• Moving into a Home in a Housing Scheme
• Single House being Built on a Site
• New Domestic Online Connection
• Locating your site
• Reconnect Electricity to a House
• Metering
• Farming
• Disconnecting Supply
• When Moving Out
• Voltage Problems
• Increase your level of supply
• Family Apartment (Granny Flat)
• Certification Process
• Existing Poles and Lines on Site
• Frequently Asked Questions

Getting an additional meter connected

Where an existing single dwelling is to be divided for the purpose of accommodating a family member and an independent meter is required for that family member, you may be eligible to apply for a Family Apartment connection.

What is a Family Apartment?

A Family Apartment (previously referred to as a "Granny Flat") is a style of self-contained apartment - built adjoining an existing house - to be used as additional accommodation by a family member - usually an elderly person.

A Family Apartment may be a newly constructed extension or a conversion of an existing structure, e.g. a garage.

In order to align ESB Networks policy with the needs of our customers and the planning requirements of some Local Authorities, from January 12th 2009 ESB Networks has modified the customer interface technical specification so that an inter-connecting door is acceptable and also conforms to ETCI regulations. However, there are conditions which must be met, before a Family Apartment connection will be given.

Family Apartment Conditions

• As a sub-division of a main dwelling, the meter for a Family Apartment must be connected to the same incoming ESB Networks service cable as the main dwelling. The family apartment meter must therefore be located immediately adjacent to the meter for the main dwelling. Prior to the customer carrying out any works, it is a requirement that the suitability of the service and proposed position of the meter must first be agreed with ESB Networks.
• Only one Family Apartment connection per dwelling.
• For family use only, e.g. aged family member, not for sub-letting.
• Proof of planning permission as a Family Apartment from the relevant Local Authority may be requested. Where planning permission is not required, ESB Networks may require evidence of family use.
• The main dwelling and Family Apartment should be internally connected by means of an interconnecting door.
• The existing service must be adequate to cater for the main dwelling load as well as the proposed Family Apartment.
• Where any of the criteria above are not met, the new connection may be dealt with as a standard 12kVA house or apartment development.

Request an extra meter for a Family Apartment

If you wish to get an additional meter for a Family Apartment, apply online or follow these steps:

Step 1	Download the Application Form NC2 (PDF | 748KB) or CallSave 1850 372 757 to request a copy.
Step 2	Complete the form. Important! Make sure to tick the box marked Family Apartment or "Granny Flat". The MPRN number is a unique reference number that tells us exactly where you are on the electricity network.
Step 3	Send the completed Application Form NC2 to the following address: ESB Networks, Services Bureau, PO Box 29, Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Step 4	When we receive the Application Form we will prepare a written quotation for connecting the Family Apartment. See a list of all ESB Networks' charges
Step 5	In some circumstances, connecting a Family Apartment may require the local electricity network to be upgraded. If so, you will be required to make a capital contribution to that work. This contribution will be specified in the quotation you receive from us. See a list of all ESB Networks' charges
Step 6	If no significant extra work is required, we will generally complete your connection within 12 weeks of payment being received. In order to achieve this target, an ETCI Certificate will need to be provided by your electrical contractor on completion of the wiring of your new house. A notification of this validated wiring certificate from his/her regulatory body must be received electronically by ESB Networks at least two weeks before the end of this 12 week period. Learn more about the certification process
Step 7	Once all of the above requirements have been met, your new connection can be made live.