Discuss you unmetered connection requirements with our PACE team to get expert guidance before you apply.
You can email PACE@enwl.co.uk or call the PACE team on 0800 988 1730.
Unmetered connections
An unmetered connection includes electrical equipment such as street lights, traffic lights, telecommunications cabinets, advertising units, CCTV, feeding pillars etc. They require an electricity supply that doesn't include a meter recording their energy consumption.
What do I need to consider before I apply for an unmetered connection?
1: The customer must provide permission evidence for of an unmetered connection.
2: The supplier, customer and SP Electricity North West must all agree to an unmetered connection.
3: If you are moving existing electrical equipment, you must ensure that you have permission from the asset owner and the landowner or highway authority.
4: Section 4 of the National Terms of Connection applies specifically to unmetered supplies and includes the requirement for the customer to provide a detailed inventory of equipment, identifying the location and providing sufficient detail (type, description, and wattage, together with control gear and switching regimes if applicable) to allow calculation of the electricity consumption. We must be notified with any additions, deletions or amendments once per calendar year or as otherwise specified.
The process for an unmetered connection
Frequently asked questions
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Contact details for connections
Discuss you unmetered connection requirements with our PACE team to get expert guidance before you apply. You can email PACE@enwl.co.uk or call the PACE team on 0800 988 1730.