We work with Distribution Network Operators – DNO – across the country
Working with a DNO, Network Power Connections, provide a design and installation service for High & Low Voltage electrical connections.We specialise in apartment developments (student accommodation, residential flats, sheltered housing) and housing estates, where individually metered supplies are required. We liaise directly with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to ensure effective delivery and on achieving a customer energisation date. We offer a total electrical engineering service at both high and low voltage with all works carried out in line with current standards and legislation.
With technology moving at an ever-increasing speed your business needs an electrical infrastructure that can support this. For new businesses’ we offer new electrical connections, complete with all associated consultation and interfaces, to an existing Distribution Network Operator’s (DNO) system and for existing customers we provide a full asset replacement scheme or maintenance of existing equipment.
DNO
Based on the former electricity board boundaries, there are fourteen licensed geographically defined regions for electricity distribution. However, six company groups hold the fourteen distribution licences for the specific geographical areas. These companies are:
A DNO or Distribution Network Operator is regulated by Ofgem, the UK’s independent energy regulator. The primary purpose of Ofgem is to look after ‘Relative Price Control’ to protect consumers from being overcharged and to advocate for clients’ rights.
- Electricity North West
- Northern Powergrid
- SP Energy Networks
- Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
- UK Power Networks
- Western Power Distribution
DNOs are often confused with electricity suppliers, such as Octopus energy or EDF. The main difference is that electricity suppliers are companies that people choose to buy electricity from, whereas electricity distribution companies work on getting the electricity to homes and businesses. Some examples of reasons why the Distribution Network Operator would be contacted are:
- To report a power cut
- To receive help in an electrical emergency
- To connect a property to the electricity network
- To request network plans showing underground electricity cables
- To report the shroading of overhead lines
Coupled with our in-depth expertise and understanding of the latest technologies, we are fully equipped to deliver the most up-to-date solutions, ensuring that your assets work efficiently, continuing to provide uninterrupted and reliable power long-term. Alongside planned asset management we also deliver full fault investigations should such a situation arise.
