MainPower has updated its network connection standards, in line with industry standards, which are effective from 1 September 2024,

The network connection standards document has several revisions, including the following, which are the key revisions of the standards.

7.4 Responsibility for metering equipment and enclosure

The customer’s electricity retailer will be responsible for all meters and low voltage current transformers.  The customer must provide a suitable weatherproof enclosure capable of housing all metering equipment required for any installation connected to the network.  Metering enclosures should be a minimum of 120mm deep, to enable metering equipment, including load control devices, to be installed. 

Section 7.5, paragraph 4 – Load Control Functionality

For new installation control point (ICP) connections, MainPower requires all new connections to include the capability for load control to be fitted regardless of whether the customer is on a controlled price plan, uncontrolled price plan or running gas hot water.

You can find a copy of the new network connection standards here.

If you have any questions, please call our Network Representatives on 0800 30 90 80.