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Online connection applications

If you would like to apply for new electricity conenctions, please see below for all online Electricity North West application forms.

Applications should be emailed with any attachments and can also be printed off in PDF format.

All Electricity Demand Connection Applications and associated documentation can be posted to:

Electricity North West,
Connection Applications,
Ground Floor, Frederick Road,
Salford, M6 6QH
Alternatively you can complete our online application.

All New Generator Connection Applications and associated documentation can be posted to:

Electricity North West,
Generation Applications,
Hartington Road,
Preston, PR1 8LE

Application guides

Decision tree for the Generation Connection Guide

The decision tree below will guide you to the most relevant Connection Guide for Distributed Generation or application for a Generator Connection.

Is your generating unit one of the following technologies?

  • Domestic Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
  • Photo-Volatic (PV)
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydro power plant

Less than 16 Amps per phase?

Is your generation plant:

  • Connected at 230 V for a single phase system
  • Connected at 400 V for a three phase system

How many generators are you planning to install?


Click here to download this decision tree in PDF format.

Are you a priority customer?

We appreciate that some customers have additional requirements and may have circumstances where a priority service is needed for a variety of reasons.

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Knowledge centre

Find answers to questions about Electricity North West, including details on electricity connections, power cuts and general enquiries.

Check out frequently asked questions and our user guides.

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