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SEG form question

Hello, I finally received my G99 approval from DNO and looking to join British Gas SEG.
Filling out their form and there is one question I don't understand (google of no help)

'For Anaerobic Digestion (AD) OFgem Reporting Start Date'  -   "Date Required"

Anybody understand what that means?

I also require an export MPAN number, is that something automatically generated via the approval of G99 Application or do I need to apply for one?


Comparing the British Gas SEG vs Octopus SEG they don't ask for any of this information, why is it so difficult?

Thank you

Comments

  • paul991
    paul991 Posts: 463 Forumite
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    Unless you have have a Anaerobic Digestion unit  that willbe a Na.< a unit used to convert waste food for power>
    The mpan number should be on your smart meter.
  • vienly
    vienly Posts: 256 Forumite
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    paul991 said:
    Unless you have have a Anaerobic Digestion unit  that willbe a Na.< a unit used to convert waste food for power>
    The mpan number should be on your smart meter.

    Thank you, had no idea what Anaerobic Digestion was.

    I have an import MPAN number but no export MPAN number, are both used the same?
    I just been on the UKPN website and requested for an export MPAN number, assume that is the correct way?
  • vienly
    vienly Posts: 256 Forumite
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    Oh I see, it looks like Octopus energy applies to the DNO on your behalf to get an export MPAN, where as British Gas makes you do all the legwork and apply yourself.....  :/


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