1 Who is
affected?
Everyone, Communities, small businesses and individuals with contracts up to 15kW either
single or three phase.
2 What are the benefits?
The main advantages are bringing the electrical systems/power
grids in line with efficiency and
energy savings objectives designated by the EU, which includes remote management of the electricity meters.
Cost savings from operations such as, fault-finding on the power grid
system with less hassle. Automatic
detection of whether the fault is
private or from the power supply company.
More accuracy when dealing with
contracts, change of contracted capacity; power cut offs and contract managment
Always
having actual readings and not estimated bills
Access to user’s data provided by the meter, giving detailed information on consumption. Integrated management control systems and private facilities to provide data
to the consumer and help control usage
and subsequently save money.
Best prices: new rates to
take advantage of favorable consumption patterns
3 Is this obligatory?
Yes. The Ministerial Order
of 2007 defines ITC/3860
and explains who, how and when
the new and important adjustments
will be made.
4 Will it cost me anything?
No. The replacement costs are paid by Iberdrola
5 Do you pay more
for the rental of the
electricity meter?
No. They will lower three of the
four rental tariffs also you will no longer pay for the ICP. (You
should know that this price is
fixed by industry and is
stringently regulated.)
6 What if the meter is my
property?
If the meter is yours, Iberdrola will replace it
and will not charge rent for the new meter until the old meter is 15 years old. If you
want to purchase a new meter then contact a
qualified installer (Adept Electrical S.L.) who will handle the negotiations
with the company and inform you of the cost of replacement.
7 How will I
know when the meter will be changed?
Iberdrola will notify you in writing,
an approximate time when they intend to make the changes;
they will follow up with more specific
notice nearer the time. It is important
that when the change happens you are at home to verify that everything works, given that there will be a momentary interuption to the power supply.
8 What happens if Iberdrola
notifies me of deficiencies?
Iberdrola will inform you of those deficiencies that affect safety of your
installation and once you have been notified it is your
obligation to correct the deficiency. If you do not carry out the necessary
repairs and inform the Ministry of Industria (the regulating body for
electrical installations) that you have done so, Iberdrola will have the
authority to cut the supply of electricity to your property.
Iberdrola’s responsibility ends at the entrance of the building/plot, right up to the terminals of the CGP (the box that houses the main fuses on the pylon but before the power enters into the electricity meter). The electric meters are located within private property (community) and are therefore of private responsibility. The only document that ensures the correct adjustment to the installation and is accepted by Ministry of Industria is the CERTIN (otherwise known as a boletin)
9 What will happen to the ICP?
With the new meters the Power Control Switch (ICP) will no longer
be required. It will be the meter which performs the cut
out control. If you rented the ICP from
Iberdrola they will remove it free
of charge. Should you own the ICP,
then you can contact a qualified installer (Adept Electrical S.L.), to remove
the switch.
10 What happens if I have
problems?
If your facility is particularly old or defective, or
the contracted capacity is not
sufficient for your use and/or the installation does not have an ‘up to date’ Electrical Installation Certificate
then Adept Electrical S.L. can assist you to adapt/correct the technical
problems.
Electricity is an essential part
of modern day life and ensuring it is installed safely is part of my job.
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