Your guide to Half-hourly meters
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We will need your supply number or MPAN, an idea of how much you spend and the site address details. If we need half hourly consumption data, you will need to give us permission to speak to your business energy supplier.
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So what are half-hourly meters?
As the name suggests a half hourly meters record electricity consumption every 30 minutes. Consequently this means your supplier has an accurate picture of your energy usage.
How do I know if I have an half hourly meter?
The good news it is simple to identify if you have a half hourly meter. All you need is an electricity invoice from your energy supplier.
On your electricity invoice look for your S number (supply number). If the upper left number is 00 you have a half hourly meter.
If you use more than 100kWh in any half-hour period, then you almost certainly have a half-hourly meter.
What is the difference?
There will be a kVA charge
- kVA stands for kilo-Volt-Amperes. 1 kVA = 1,000 volt-amps.
- It measures the total amount of electricity a system uses at any given point of time.
- kVA on your electricity invoice, represents the maximum power capacity provided to your business from the local electricity distribution company (DNO).
- The larger the capacity the bigger the charge.
- If you exceed your maximum capacity, the DNO will charge you an Excess Capacity Charge.
We check the half hourly consumption data and kVA for all our customers. This ensures we optimise the your kVA, thus saving money and preventing additional charges.
Where can I find kVA on my invoice
You can find your kVA on your business electricity invoice. It if often referred to as authorised supply capacity,
- Authorised supply capacity
- Agreed supply capacity
- Agreed capacity
- Availability charge
You will also need a appoint a meter operator
A meter operator installs and maintains electricity meters.
If you are installing a HH meter, or already have one you will need a meter operator agreement. This covers the installation, maintenance and communication equipment.
When you choose an energy supplier, they can also appoint their default meter operator. Though this can sometimes be more expensive than searching the market for the best quote.
That is why, we help our customers to compare meter operators and suppliers providing the best overall price for your business energy.
FAQs about half-hourly meters
It is a meter than measures consumption every 30 minutes. It is for businesses who use more than 100KWh in any 30 minute period
Check your business electricity invoice. If the S number starts with 00 then you have a half-hourly meter.
A MOP installs, maintains and looks after the communication equipment of electricity meters. You need to appoint one if you have a HH meter. MOPs must be accredited – Latest Ofgem Approved Meter Installers
This is an agreement to cover the installation and maintenance of your electricity. If you have a HH meter you must have an agreement in place.
You also need a DA/DC agreement in place if you have a HH meter. This covers the cost for retrieving and validating the data from your meter before forwarding to your energy supplier. They can then use this information to produce accurate invoices.
They maintain and manage the electricity network in your area. They take electricity from the national network (National Grid) and supply it to local businesses and homes.
The kVA is a monthly charge paid to the DNO and collected via your energy supplier and your electricity invoice. It covers the maximum capacity of electricity your business can consume at anyone time.