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Electric Meter Profile Classes Explained

Electric Meter Profile Classes Explained

Your MPAN number is the first 2 digits of your meter’s MPAN number. The first 2 digits of your Meter Serial Number indicates what type of meter you have installed.


Household Meters

01 – most UK households will have this profile classification

02 – households with a dual rate (economy 7) and have access to cheaper night time rates

Small Business Meters

03 – businesses with small amounts of electricity on a single rate

04 – businesses with small amounts of electricity but on a dual rate (economy 7) and have access to cheaper night time rates


Larger Business Meters

05 – business maximum demand with a peak load factor of less than 20%

06 – business maximum demand with a peak load factor of between 20% and 30%

07 – business maximum demand with a peak load factor of between 30% and 40%

08 – business maximum demand with a peak load factor of over 40%

00 – peak load usage above 100 KW (half hourly metering)


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