AUTODESIGN
Our innovative AutoDesign tool is helping our customers to self-serve and identify the most viable and cost-effective locations to connect to our low voltage (LV) network.
AutoDesign is available to anyone who wants to use it to assess the viability of new connections and can enable you to create your own, free of charge budget estimates in just minutes. A budget estimate can give you an idea of the cost of your connection before you apply but it is not a formal offer and cannot be accepted, so if you're ready to connect and make an application you'll need to apply online.
What can AutoDesign be used for?
AutoDesign can be used to generate budget estimates for new connections up to a maximum of 210kVA, which is approximately equivalent to:
- A large single load, including electric vehicle charging points, commercial and industrial premises
- 100 general domestic premises with gas central heating
- 40 electrically heated premises
- 75 general domestic premises, each with a heat pump rated at 3kW
- 30 general domestic premises, each with a 32A electric vehicle charger
AutoDesign cannot currently process requests for:
- New connections with generation equipment or energy storage devices
- New connections with motors or welders
- Increases in capacity at existing premises
- Moving electricity supplies at existing premises (service alterations) or our moving our overhead or underground equipment (diversions)
- Disconnections
- Electric vehicle chargers at premises that already have a electricity connection
- Mixed use developments i.e. domestic and non-domestic
For these types of request, you'll need to apply for a budget estimate in the usual way, you can do that using the apply button below. Budget estimates obtained in this way may be subject to connection offer expenses.
What will I receive?
Once you've inputted your requirements, located your site and drawn your cable route, AutoDesign will provide you with budget estimate and letter. The plan you see should not be considered as an accurate representation of our cable records. If you need a site plan with visible assets, use SafeDig.
Privacy statement for our customers
We will use the details you give us to monitor our service we provide. Your details will be kept securely and will not be used for marketing purposes. We have an obligation to provide the results of our customer satisfaction surveys to Ofgem, the electricity industry regulatory and so you may be contacted by our appointed Market Research Company to complete a brief satisfaction survey on our performance. For further information on our privacy policy visit northernpowergrid.com/privacy-policy
Legal disclaimer: We have developed the price guide to assist you with connections applications. It gives a general illustration of cost to connect only and cannot be relied upon to assess the terms of connection for specific premises. Nothing in this disclaimer limits or excludes our liability for (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded by applicable law. Subject to the above, we shall not be liable to you in tort (including negligence) or otherwise, arising under or in connection with your use of AutoDesign for; (a) loss of profits; (b) loss of sales or business; (c) loss of agreements or contracts; (d) loss of anticipated savings; (e) loss of or damage to goodwill; or (g) any indirect or consequential loss.
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