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The companies that own the physical networks that carry our electricity
Following deregulation over the last 10 years the market place remains
geographically split into 14 Public Electricity Supply Areas (See Fig. 1)
which are run by 7 different Distribution Network Operators.
In 1990 the Area
Electricity Boards
were replaced by Regional Electricity Companies, which were then privatised. The
DNOs
are the successors to the distribution arms of the
RECs.
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Fig. 1: UK
Electricity Distribution Network Operators
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These areas reflect the
boundaries of the old electricity boards prior to deregulation. However, there
are now over 20 different supply companies to choose from and most also offer
gas supplies as well.
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In each area the
DNO
has a monopoly on distributing electricity from the grid to homes and
businesses.
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They are NOT allowed to supply
electricity. This must be done by a separate company of the consumer's
choice, who make use of the distribution network.
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The cost of distribution is
built in to the price of your electricity, meaning that in areas that require
more pipes and more maintenance, like Scotland, the price of electricity and
standing charges are generally higher than they would be in London, for
example.
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You may need to contact your
distributor in case of arranging a
new electricity
connection or reporting a problem with your supply.
Finding out which distribution zone you are in
You can find your area ID on your bill - it is the first 2 digits of the
bottom line of your
MPAN.
You can see the area IDs on the map below:
Finding out your MPAN and who your supplier is
If you need to find out who is supplying you with electricity, or you don't
know your MPAN, check which
area you are in and call the MPAS number below:
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