Getting a New Electric Meter
Business electric meters are used to track energy usage. After choosing an energy supplier, these meters ensure accurate billing for your business' consumption.
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Here are some of the main types of business electricity meters:
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Smart meters
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Half-hourly meters
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Single rate meters
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Two-rate meters
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Three-rate meters
What We Require
To get started on your gas meter installation we will require the following:
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A signed letter of authority
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An estimated annual consumption (kWh)
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MPAN Number
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A work completion date
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Is it Half Hourly or Non Half Hourly?
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Single or Three Phase?
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Low or High Voltage?
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KVA Loadings
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CT Ratio (CT Meters only)
Uncertain about the information provided? We're here to assist you. You just have to provide us with a copy of your connection quotation and the details of the engineer who carried out the work, we can verify the information. To proceed, we would require:
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A signed letter of authority
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An estimated annual consumption
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An MPAN Number
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A works completion date
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Connection Quotation
How Long Will It Take?
We will collate the information and assess your priority, whether it's the lowest cost or the quickest meter installation.
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We aim to provide you with price quotes within 3 working days.
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If you wish to proceed, inform us, and we'll issue the contract within 1 working day.
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It takes 5 working days for the meter to register in the national database, after which we'll schedule an installation date.
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While the typical lead time is 4-5 weeks, we'll strive to meet your preferred timeframe.
In a hurry?
We can expedite meter installations, potentially completing them in less than the standard 4-5 weeks, subject to installation availability.
However, please note that this service or scheduling an 'out-of-hours' appointment typically incurs an additional charge. After sending the request for tender, we'll provide you with pricing and estimated dates, aiming to complete the process within 2 weeks.
How much will it cost?
Business energy prices are customised to fit each company's specific needs.
The type of gas meter chosen also depends on how much gas your business uses.
Therefore, installation costs vary based on the meter requirements for your business and the energy supplier you select.