Publications
General Conditions & Policies
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Conditions Governing the Connection and Operation of Export Limiting Schemes (ELS) at LV and MV
This document is to facilitate the installation of generation at demand sites within the scope of Mini-Generation and Small Scale Generation, as defined in the "Conditions Governing the Connection and Operation of Mini-Generation" and the "Conditions Governing the Connection and Operation of Small Scale Generation".
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Conditions for connection to the Distribution System for Customers less than 100kVA
This document sets out the conditions for connecting a premises to the electricity distribution system for loads of less than 100 Kilovolt Amps (kVA).
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Conditions Governing Connection to the Distribution System
This document sets out the conditions for connecting a premises to the electricity distribution system at Medium Voltage or 38 Kilovolts (kV).
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Conditions Governing the Connection and Operation of Mini-Generation
This document provides information for LV connected demand customers, with an installed generation capacity up to an installed capacity of 72 A single-phase (c. 17 kVA) or 72 A per phase three-phase (c. 50 kVA), termed "Mini-Generation".
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Connection Offer Policy and Process Paper
The purpose and intention of the paper is to provide applicants seeking to connect with a clear set of guidelines in relation to connection offer policy. The policies outlined in this paper generally apply to all categories of renewable and non-renewable generators unless stated otherwise.
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Contestability on the Distribution System– ESB Networks Key Principles and Processes Paper
The purpose of this paper is for ESB Networks DAC. to set out the principles under which contestability will operate at the Distribution level and as directed under CER/10/056.
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Description of Characteristics of Connection – DUoS and MCC Codes
This document explains the Distribution Use of System (DuoS) and Meter Configuration (MCC) codes that appear in ESB Networks' Connection Agreements.
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Distribution Loss Adjustment Factors - ESB Submission to the Commission for Electricity Regulation
ESB submission to the Commission for Electricity Regulation. This document sets out ESB Networks' methodology for calculating Distribution Loss Adjustment factors. These will be used to apportion distribution losses to kWh consumption metered at end-user sites.
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General Conditions for Connection of Industrial and Commercial Customers and Generators to the Distribution System
This document sets out the conditions for connecting a premises to the electricity distribution system for loads greater than or equal to 100 Kilovolt Amps (kVA).
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Information Memorandum Longstep Dates for Generation Connection Agreements
This information memorandum clarifies when the right to terminate a Connection Agreement will be enforced.
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Load Indices Guide DOC-101121-HFJ
This document outlines ESB Networks’ Load Indices Approach to be applied by ESB Networks from Price Review 5 onwards. Load Indices are used by the Distribution Planning and Customer Access Department within Asset Management to manage and track changes in the peak loading at High Voltage Stations and to use this as another tool to prioritise reinforcement activities.
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Rules for Application of DUoS Tariff Group
This document outlines the rules for applying the correct Distribution Use of System tariff (DUoS Group) to a customer premises or connection point.