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ECP-2 Declaration of Community-led Energy Project Form

ECP-2 applicants under the Community-led Energy Projects category must complete a director’s declaration form (“Declaration of Community-led Energy Project”) confirming that it meets the community-led renewable energy project definition requirements set out below:

At all relevant times, the project must be at least 51% owned by a Renewable Energy Community (the “Relevant REC”) either by way of (i) a direct ownership of the ECP project’s assets, or (ii) a direct ownership of the shares in the generator; and

At all relevant times, at least 51% of all expected profits, dividends and surpluses derived from project are returned to the Relevant REC.

Declaration of Community-led Energy Project Form | 174 KB

As per CRU’s ECP-2 Decision, Community-led Energy Projects will require planning permission before a connection offer is issued and will be subject to the rules in 3.2 and 3.3 when planning permission is gained.

DSO Capacity Release Form

On the 10th June 2020, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) published a Decision Paper - Enduring Connection Policy Stage 2 (ECP-2) CRU/20/060 (the “CRU Decision Paper”), following a CRU Consultation - Enduring Connection Policy Stage 2 (ECP-2) - Proposed Decision CRU/19/143.

As directed by the CRU, this standard application form has been published to facilitate the implementation of Section 2.9 of the CRU Decision Paper. This application form should not be used for any other purpose.

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Application for Relocation of Pole or Line (NW1)

This application form is for customers who wish to apply to relocate a pole or line.

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Connection to a Single Domestic Dwelling or Farm Premises Application (NC2)

This application form is for domestic customers wishing to apply for a connection to the electricity distribution system for a singe house (urban or rural), farm premises that use loads less than or equal to 29kVa or a family apartment.

In line with HSE Guidelines and recent Government Restrictions, ESB Networks is only accepting applications for new connections via our online connections platform until further notice. Any customer who cannot access our Online Portal should email esbnetworks@esb.ie for assistance.

Register for Online Connections HERE to complete the application online. If you have registered already click Cancel at the Registration page to log in.

New Generator Connection Application (NC5A)

This form should be completed by customers who want a new generator connected to the distribution system.

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New Generator Connection Application (NC5)

This form should be completed by customers who want a new generator connected to the distribution system.

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New or Changed Unmetered Connections Application (includes public lighting) (NC4)

This application form is for customers who wish to apply for a connection to the electricity distribution system for unmetered connections. See further information below on when to use this Application Form.

Unmetered public lighting of less than 2 Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) for a Local Authority or builder/developer,
Unmetered electric loads (not public lighting) of less than 2 Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) for customers with connection points, e.g. traffic lights, bus shelters,
Unmetered electric loads (not public lighting) of less than 2 Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) for customers with a single connection point, e.g. electric fences.

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New Connection or Increased/Reduced Capacity (MIC) Application (NC3)

This Application Form is for business customers wishing to apply for a connection to the electricity distribution system for the following:

A single commercial/industrial unit
Mixed multiple connections, e.g. traffic lights, bus shelters
An increase or decrease in your current level of supply (Maximum Import Capacity)
Farm premises that use loads of greater than or equal to 30 Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA).

In line with HSE Guidelines and recent Government Restrictions, ESB Networks is only accepting applications for new connections via our online connections platform until further notice. Any customer who cannot access our Online Platform should email esbnetworks@esb.ie for assistance.

Register for Online Connections HERE to complete the application online. If you have registered already click Cancel at the Registration page to log in.

Multi Unit Development Application (NC1)

This application form is for builders or developers who wish to apply for a connection to the electricity distribution system for a Multi Unit Development and a Housing Scheme.

In line with HSE Guidelines and recent Government Restrictions, ESB Networks is only accepting applications for new connections via our online connections platform until further notice. Any customer who cannot access our Online Platform should email esbnetworks@esb.ie for assistance.

Register for Online Connections HERE to complete the application online. If you have registered already click Cancel at the Registration page to log in.

Micro Generation Notification form (NC6)

This application form is for those who wish to apply for a connection to the electricity distribution system for a micro-generator.

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ECP-2 Declaration of Community-led Energy Project Form

DSO Capacity Release Form

Application for Relocation of Pole or Line (NW1)

Connection to a Single Domestic Dwelling or Farm Premises Application (NC2)

New Generator Connection Application (NC5A)

New Generator Connection Application (NC5)

New or Changed Unmetered Connections Application (includes public lighting) (NC4)

New Connection or Increased/Reduced Capacity (MIC) Application (NC3)

Multi Unit Development Application (NC1)

Micro Generation Notification form (NC6)

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