Connection for developersIf you are developing a housing project, a commercial or an industrial site, we will work with you to design electricity connections that meet your needs. Learn more about designing your connection Learn more about being a building network operator
Apply for a large project Apply online for five or more new connections. Online application Don't want to register? Multiple connection flowchart
Did you know you have a choice?You can seek alternative estimates or quotations from independent connection providers. Connections - your choice
Interactivity ProcessFind out more about what to expect if your Connection Offer becomes interactive. Interactive Offers
Connections helpHave a query about applying for a new connection? Find the answers in our connections help pages. Connections help Commercial Contract Managers - England Your Connection Contacts – Scotland
Information we need from youWhen applying for a new connection we will need certain documents before we can prepare a quotation. Document checklist
DUoS Distribution Use of System (DUoS) charges apply to every connection to the distribution network. The 'Network Costs' account for approximately 25% of the average domestic electricity bill. To find out more about the rules and regulations we adhere to click below. Distribution Use of System Charges
Competition in Connections – Part Funded Reinforcement (PFR) Trial A report setting out details of the proposed trial to allow Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) to deliver the reinforcement element of a project was submitted to Ofgem in early January 2018. Ofgem have now completed the review of our proposal and have made the decision to grant consent to our derogation from Section 6.15 of our Connection Charging Methodology Statement (CCMS), which excludes ICPs from carrying out non-contestable reinforcement. This allows SHEPD/SEPD to offer Part Funded Reinforcement to ICPs on a 3 year trial subject to project and participant criteria being met. The official start date for the trial is 30th March 2018 and will end on 30th March 2021.For details on the PFR trial and how ICPs can participate, please, refer to our Competition in Connections web page.
Useful links Amending your Joint Operation Agreement (JOA)/ Site Responsibility Schedule (SRS) Land Rights Requirements and Documentation Single new connections Connections help Competition in connections Our plans and commitments Document checklist Our homepage Commercial Contract Managers - England Customer Connection Managers - Scotland