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We have a sub-meter (where we are charged an arbitrary % of total bill of the landlord) which we wish to change to a main meter so that we have control over our usage and charges

Question 1
Is it possible to ‘convert’ the sub-meter into a main meter? Not sure, we have a link to the source of electricity to the building
Question 2
If so, how do we go about it?
Question 3
If not, how do we get a main meter installed?

Question 4
Is someone able to recommend an engineer who could help us navigate this process as we are not technical minded?
Thank you
Regards
AT

Hi @at7816 ,

I’m afraid it’s a pretty complicated process. If you could show us how things are set up now, we might be able to give more accurate advice.

Long story short, the existing meter would have to come out - you can’t re-use it as a Supplier would have to equip you with a new one.

Long answer (which I’ll condense for the purposes of this reply):

You need to get a brand NEW connection installed which will require landlord consent. Your DNO would need to initiate that part, so that you get an MPAN that a Supplier can attach a meter to and then a local electrician would need to move the other side of the wiring over from the existing Sub-Meter to your new Supply Meter. The only engineers authorised to do these two stages are the DNO and Energy Supplier - you cannot use anyone else.

It’s FAR more complicated than that, but I don’t want to overwhelm you at this stage without your consent.

Let me know if you’d like more details or have any questions.

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