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Electricity Users: Charges, Policies and Procedures

Charges

The document listed below contains charges that are applied for various services provided by ESB Networks. Further information about how and why these charges are applied may be found on the policies section below.

• ESB Networks Ltd. statement of charges (PDF | 448KB)
  This document lists the current connection charges, distribution use of system charges (DUoS) and other service charges applied by ESB Networks Ltd. in its role as Distribution System Operator and are effective from 01/01/2012 until further notice.

Policies

The documents listed below contain background information on the various policies, terms and conditions that are applied by ESB Networks in relation to services provided and any charges that may be applied for those services. For information on the actual charges see the charges section above.

• Basis of Charges for Connection to the Electricity Distribution System (PDF | 203KB)
  This document sets out the basis on which charges for connection to the Distribution System are calculated and applied by ESB Networks Ltd. in its role as the Distribution System Operator.
• General Conditions for Connection of Industrial and Commercial Customers and Generators to the Distribution System (PDF | 334KB)
  This document sets out the conditions for connecting a premises to the electricity distribution system for loads greater than or equal to 100 Kilovolt Amps (kVA).
• Conditions for connection to the Distribution System for customers less than 100kVA (PDF | 73KB)
  This document sets out the conditions for connecting a premises to the electricity distribution system for loads of less than 100 Kilovolt Amps (kVA).
• ESB Networks Customer Charter (PDF | 420KB)
  This document lists the 12 Service Guarantees our staff are expected to meet when interacting with you. (English & Gaelige)
• Rules for Application of DUoS Tariff Group (PDF | 413KB)
  This document outlines the rules for applying the correct Distribution Use of System tariff (DUoS Group) to a customer premises or connection point.
• Metering Code (PDF | 494KB)
  This code specifies the minimum technical, design and operational criteria to be complied with for all commercial metering and data collection equipment, as well as the associated procedures.
• Code of Practice in relation to access to lands / premises (PDF | 98KB)
  This document provides landowners with information about their rights when dealing with ESB Networks when entry to land or premises
• Description of Characteristics of Connection - DUoS and MCC Codes (PDF | 25KB)
  This document explains the Distribution Use of System (DuoS) and MCC codes that appear in ESB Networks' Connection Agreements.

Procedures

The documents listed below contain information on processes that are in place to facilitate access to various services provided by ESB Networks. To find out more detail about the terms and conditions relating to these services and the charges that may apply, see the charges and policies sections above.

• Guide to the Process for Connection of Demand Customers to the Distribution System (PDF | 246KB)
  This guide is designed to illustrate the steps in obtaining a connection to the Distribution System for demand customers.