ATTAK Z Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 If you understand the thread title you will know that this about electricity supply .......... my question is: Does the invoice for the charges for a new electricity supply and meter installation go to the developer or can it only be paid by the building user ? The building in question is a new school which is presently under construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 PM Chesterfield I used to be a B2B utilities broker but can't remember now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 PM Chesterfield +1 ask nicely and I'm sure he can tell you more than you'd ever need to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Installation of new supply will possibly have charges for groundworks and supply installation, and also seperate charges for meter installation and Meter Operation (MOP) New MOP agreements for COP5 meter (half hourly) are 5 year agreements, normally paid in advance every 12 months. The MOP will need to be in the name of the persons who will be responsible for the electricity charges going forward. You'll also need to have a supply agreement for the electricity itself in place prior to all this, as the appointment of a MOP can only be made by a supplier. Even though you sign a MOP, you wont get the meter until a supplier sends the MOP the flow to appoint. As for the installation, groundworks etc etc, that can be paid for by whomever chooses to foot the bill (but if its footed by the developers, there is nothing to stop them adding a bit on when re-invoicing the client). If the MOP is in the developers name, and they cancel it and set up one in the clients name when the building is handed over, some MOPs may choose to implement early termination fees on the developer (which can be the entire value of the 5 year MOP), and then a new one may be set up in the clients name (so the MOP effectively could get paid twice for the same meter). If it moves to a different MOP, then a meter change may be required and therefor a short period of power off - not good during term time. Any questions on commercial gas or electricity supplies Ill gladly assist folk on here for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Many thanks Chris ........... I did the right thing then when I instructed the School to pay the invoice for the MOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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