Separate electric supply from flat/shop

rkc86

I have a flat above a commercial shop, rented to two separate people. The flat only uses electric but uses the electric downstairs. How can I can separate the two? The supplier is E. On, do they do it and how much? Or is it an independent company? Thanks

Owain_Moneysaver

You need to:
(a) get your electrician to separate the shop's and flat's wiring
(b) get your DNO (distribution network operator) to install a new supply
(c) get a new supplier to install a meter and set up billing

The DNO will not now run the supply to the flat through the shop, so you will probably need a new supply brought in from the street outside.

Alternatively if you intend to keep being the landlord of both properties you could get your electrician to install sub-meters to apportion the supplier's bill between the two premises. The meters must be MID approved and you must not resell the electricity at a profit.

Basic meters £40, smart meters about £200.
https://www.spwales.com/single-phase?page=1