Introduction
Did you know that Northern Powergrid is not the only company that can get you connected to the electricity network?
There are many Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) who can carry out the assessment, design, and installation works to get you connected. You can find a National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) accredited provider here or check out the ICPs operating in our area here.
Below you can find out more information on our role in getting you connected to the electricity network and how to apply for a Point of Connection.
What information you need to apply
Before you apply, it's helpful that you have the below information as we will need it to progress your application:
- Your name, contact details & address.
- Owner/Occupier details (if this isn’t you) & a letter of authority.
- The site address (where you want the connection).
- A site location plan showing the site boundary & site ownership – our preference is scaled at 1:500, indicating the proposed layout of any new buildings, roads & metering positions.
- The date you require the first connection to be made (MM/YYYY format).
- The date when the site is due for completion (MM/YYYY format).
- The total maximum capacity at each property & heating type (if applicable).
- Details of any generation equipment e.g., PV cells (solar panels), wind turbines.
- Details of any other electrical equipment (if applicable) e.g., motors, welders, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, electric vehicle charge points.
- If the connection is required for a temporary period, please confirm how long this will be i.e., up to and including five years, or greater than five years.
- Status of planning permission if required.
Your connection journey
Start your application
Start your application online, or download an application form
Time and cost
The cost and timescale can vary, depending on your requirements and the works involved.
For more information, take a look at our guide prices and timescales below.
Additional guidance
Before you begin your application, it may be useful to consider viewing our generation & demand heat map, or book a surgery to discuss your application with our engineers before making your application.
You can find technical documentation, specifications and policies for ICPs and IDNOs here.
Frequently asked questions
This will help us to identify your premises, determine land ownership and ensure that any impact to third party land is understood. The plan should be free of unnecessary detail and be suitable for use as a background layer for our proposals to be prepared.
The site location plan, with the boundary and the proposed meter positions clearly marked is part of the minimum information we require you to provide.
You can use our online mapping tool to submit your site location plan or alternatively provide an ordnance survey or land registry plan. If you are struggling to provide us with a site location plan, our team can assist you.
Our Open Data portal offers access to data and information about our distribution network, including capacity availability.
News, information and resources
Connecting customers to our network is to key to enabling decarbonisation for our region – powering the electrification of transport and heating through the connection of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers and heat pumps, and supplying our region through renewable, distributed generation.
You are free to compare our prices and service levels with other companies that provide connections services (Independent Connection Providers), and decide who is best for you.
Customers are charged for the costs associated with preparing budget estimates, feasibility studies and connection offers. For further information, and an indication of the costs your application may incur, please see this guide.
Our key connection services are subject to The Connection Guaranteed Standards of Performance. You can see how we are performing in relation to the level of service you can expect and, in the case that we are unable to achieve these standards, the compensation that you are entitled to.
The Distributed Generation Connection Guide contains useful information applicable to all sizes of generation projects including: G98 single, G98 multiple premises and G99 Type A - D Power Generating Modules.
We have a range of customer events throughout the year, we'd love to see you there. At our customer connections surgeries we will have experts on hand to help you with finding potential solutions for your project needs and future requirements.
The Quotation Accuracy Scheme only applies to single LV service demand connections and small project demand connections. The scheme allows you to review the accuracy of a quotation provided and inform your decision making.
Before planning any works, it's essential to be informed about nearby underground cables, overhead lines, and other electrical equipment. Contact us early to obtain plans and records before starting your work, or to begin a SafeDig application if required.
We're committed to providing accessible network information that enables our customers and stakeholders to make informed decisions about their electricity supplies.
If you are applying for a new connection and want to explore your options or have an existing project you would like to discuss, you can contact our team.
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