New Connections

For a Step by Step Guide:

Housing Estate/Apartment Block

If Moving into a new Multi-Unit Premises:

Moving into a new Multi-Unit Premises

Or

I have built a Single Commercial / Industrial Unit.:

Commercial New Connection

Yes. ESB Networks is responsible for bringing electricity to all electricity customers in the Republic of Ireland.

Register:

 Electrical Contractor

 Domestic New Connection

Pay a Networks' Invoice

Note: Payment must be made before work will start.

Usually we apply an overall connection charge to the builder for all the dwellings in the development and they incorporate the charge into the sale price.

Note: In some instances however a connection charge may be payable.

Most connections are completed within 10 working days.

Once we have the connection point live, either your own electrical contractor or the builder's electrician will switch on the electricity in your new home and let you know when it's done.

Or call:

1800 372 757

or

+353 21 2386555

Note: have your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) to hand.

MPRN

Yes, for more information:

Connecting an Additional Meter

Call us:

1800 372 757

Or

+353 21 2386555

Or email:

esbnetworks@esb.ie

• If the electricity supply capacity is sufficient for your needs.
• MIC , the contracted electricity capacity for your premises based on information your developer has provided to us.
• The current MIC of the premises.
• Discuss your present and future electricity requirements with an electrical contractor or engineer.
• Take into account all business equipment and the building's heating and cooling needs.

If the current MIC is incorrect for your requirements, contact us on 1800 372 757 or +353 21 2386555 to discuss.

Note: Where possible your MIC should reflect your actual requirements If your MIC level is higher than you need, you will incur unnecessary charges.

You will need to Apply Online to increase/decrease the electricity supply capacity to your commercial premises.

For more information:

Changing Your Level of Supply

You will need to establish the size of the electrical load required for your farm premises.

If the load required is 29 kVA or less:

Domestic New Connection

If your premises requires a load of 30 kVA or more:

Commercial New Connection

For more information:

Farm Premises

Note: Establish first if the load is 3 kVA or less

If so, visit Domestic New Connection to apply :

Important: State that the supply is required for farm lighting.

Unmetered Electric Loads

(MIC) is the maximum electricity demand level that can be catered for by your connection to our network.

MIC is stated in kilovolt-amps but this value is, in most cases, similar to the number of kilowatts that may be catered for by the connection.

Applying for a new connection:

• specify the maximum electricity demand level you require (MIC)
• We then design our network to provide a connection method in accordance with the agreed MIC

Discuss your electrical needs with an Electrical Contractor.

From our experience, it is almost always much lower than the sum of the kilowatt ratings of the equipment you plan to install.

It sets an upper limit on the total electrical load you may use. It impacts how much you will be charged for your connection.

Note:

• If the MIC is too high, you will be paying for more capacity than you need.
• If the MIC is too low, your equipment may not operate correctly and you may incur an excess capacity charge.

Changing your level of Supply