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  • January 10, 2023
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Do i have to claim compensation for loss of power i.e. No Electricity or are you looked after automatically.

Best answer by M.isterW

Updated on 15/08/25 by Ben_OVO

Emergency and contact information can be found here:

 

 

 

Any compensation will come from your DNO (assuming the problem is with the power supply to your house and is not within your house, i.e a failed meter). 

 

Use this website to find out who your DNO is - https://www.energynetworks.org/customers/find-my-network-operator

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  • January 10, 2023

Updated on 15/08/25 by Ben_OVO

Emergency and contact information can be found here:

 

 

 

Any compensation will come from your DNO (assuming the problem is with the power supply to your house and is not within your house, i.e a failed meter). 

 

Use this website to find out who your DNO is - https://www.energynetworks.org/customers/find-my-network-operator

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    • Jim Dutton
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    • December 4, 2023

    We had a new smart meter installed on 28th Nov and yesterday it failed. We’ve been without power since then. 28 hrs and counting. 
    How do we claim compensation?

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    • Emmanuelle_OVO
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    • December 5, 2023

    Hey @Jim Dutton,

     

    Really sorry to hear this,

     

    If you’re off supply please contact the support team who will book in an emergency meter exchange, someone will be with you within the next 3-4 hours. 

     

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