ESB Micro-generation Scheme

ESB Electric Ireland currently offers a Micro-generation payment scheme of 9 cents per kWh to its residential customers

The scheme is offered to ESB Electric Ireland customers through ESB'S sustainability strategy; the on-going development of smart networks and with the government's sustainability strategy.

The expiry date for the ESB Electric Ireland 9 cent per kWh payment is 31st December 2011.

ESB is also offering a further support payment of 10 cents per kWh for the first 3,000 kWh exported annually. This payment will be made to the first 4,000 micro-generators connected in the 3 years from February 2009 and will be paid over a 5 year period.

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Getting connected

STEP 1
Connection to ESB Low Voltage Network To access a step by step guide to the connection process and view ESB support package for Micro-generation - see ESB Networks Conditions for Connection.

 

STEP 2 (after you have registered with ESB Networks)

Registration with ESB Electric Ireland Once you fulfil ESB Networks Conditions for Connection for Micro-generators you can now register with ESB Electric Ireland by completing the application form. ESB Electric Ireland Domestic Micro-generation Scheme Application Form. (PDF) Foirm Iarratais Sceim Micrighineadóir Baile ESB Electric Ireland. (PDF) Post a signed copy of application form to: Micro Generation Scheme ESB Electric Ireland FREEPOST F9 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street Dublin 2.

Payment for electricity exported to ESB Electric Ireland

• Payment will be made on your ESB Electric Ireland bill.
• ESB Electric Ireland will pay the prevailing rate once your contract continues to be active and in accordance with the

  Terms and Conditions of the Micro-generation scheme