Unmetered loads less than 2kVA

You need an ordnance survey map (scale 1:2500-1:10560) showing the location of the new unmetered load. Mark the exact location with a red pen.

You will also need a detailed site plan (scale 1:100-1:500) showing the location of the new unmetered load. Your builder or architect should be able to provide you with both of these. Photocopies are acceptable.

You can apply for an unmetered connection online via our New Connections Customer Portal.

Apply online

Note: GMPRN or Group Meter Point Reference Number represents a group of unmetered connections that are on a single account. GMPRN is not required for Electric Fences. All other single unmetered connections require a GMPRN.

Next we'll send you an acknowledgement with a reference number and the contact details for the local ESB Networks design office that will prepare your quote.

GMPRN Agreement

If you did not submit an existing GMPRN in Step 2 above, a GMPRN connection agreement will be sent to you upon receipt of your application. This must be signed and returned before your application can be processed any further. The GMPRN connection agreement outlines specific responsibilities in relation to unmetered connections, as per the rules of the unmetered electricity supply market. It also provides details of the GMPRN that has been created for all the public lighting connections within the relevant development.

Applications in the name of a local authority

Applications in the name of local authorities must reference the existing GMPRN under which the new connection should be grouped.

Applications in the name of a builder/developer

If a builder/developer applies for an unmetered public lighting connection in his/her own name, they will be given a new GMPRN. He/she will also be required to complete and return a GMPRN connection agreement before a quotation can be issued. If a local authority subsequently wishes to take on responsibility for this public lighting, they must first contact their electricity supplier and advise them of the GMPRN number. The local authority must then complete a GMPRN connection agreement in order to complete the transfer.

Your local ESB Networks design office will issue you a quote for the cost of the capital contribution. You will also receive the terms for connection and a supplementary agreement

The supplementary agreement is additional to the GMPRN connection agreement already completed by you. It provides details of the MPRN for each new connection point. The connection point address and details of the loads to be connected are also outlined for each MPRN.

Electronic Funds Transfer

Online

Phone

1800 372 757

Post

Post a cheque, bank draft, or postal order to:

ESB Networks
Accounts Receivable
Sarsfield Road
FREEPOST
License No. FCK 724
Wilton
Cork

This payment must be accompanied by a signed supplementary agreement.

When all of the above requirements have been fulfilled the job will then be released for authorisation and construction.

ESB Networks is also required to publish details of the new connections (except for existing GMPRN) on a website to which all electricity suppliers have access.

The details include:

• GMPRN
• MPRN
• Address
• MIC
• Load Details

Note: After a quotation has been accepted, any subsequent changes made to address or load details a requote will be required. This can result in delays to the provision of connection. All changes to addresses and load details have to be published by ESB Networks on the website for electricity suppliers.

New GMPRN

All customers who want an unmetered connection must have a contract with an electricity supplier. The new GMPRN must then be registered by the supplier with ESB Networks before ESB Networks is permitted to make a connection.

Existing GMPRN

Where the new connection is associated with a customer's existing GMPRN, this will already have been registered by a supplier and therefore the customer does not need to register the GMPRN again.

The certificate should be returned by the electrical contractor to his/her regulating body who in turn will notify ESB Networks when the certificate has been validated.

More information

Note: Notification to ESB Networks of the validated wiring completion certificate from the regulatory body is taken as confirmation that Customer Interface requirements as outlined in the National Code of Practice have been completed.

National Code of Practice PDF

(PDF | 3 MB)

In order for the construction programme to proceed, you must confirm that the service duct, meter cabinet and earth trench (where required) have been installed in accordance with ESB specification and are now ready.

You can text the word DUCT and your MPRN to 087 7526666 to confirm compliance with the specifications.

The electricity connection will then be completed and made live.