What's involved with a new electricity connection

How much will this cost and how long will this take?
What steps do I need to go through?
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If you want a new electricity connection we can help you. Whether this is your first time needing this service or if you have done this before, we want to make it as easy as possible for you.

How much will this cost and how long will it take?

Over four properties (low voltage)
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Over four properties (low voltage)

Cost: From £4,200, Typical average price: £10,250. Quote: 11 working days. Work: Will take 10 weeks once payment has been accepted.

More than one commercial property
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More than one commercial property

Cost: POA. Quote: 25 working days. Work: 12 - 14 weeks once you have paid.

Large commercial development
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Large commercial development

Cost: POA. Quote:  25 working days. Work: Will take up to 26 weeks once you have paid.

Other large power requirements over 1MVA
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Other large power requirements over 1MVA

Cost: POA. Quote:  50 working days. Work: Will take up to 2 years once you have paid.

What steps do I need to go through?

The first step is completing a form and our project designer will assess what you need.

Please complete a form and we’ll call you back
Your project designer will assess and design
We'll send you a quote for you to accept and pay
We'll carry out the work you need
You'll need to install the electricity meter

 

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Ready to apply?

Then the next step is to complete an application form.  If you want to apply for just this service continue to our application form. If you want to apply for more than one service download the PDF form below.
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