Large energy users

MIC Reviews

Large business customers operating at full capacity require special 'Maximum Demand' meters installed to meet their high electricity demand on the grid.

A maximum demand meter measures electricity usage and alerts ESB Networks if it exceeds the supply capacity.

Large energy users are assigned a Maximum Import Capacity (MIC) in kilovolt-amps (kVA).

Setting the MIC correctly is crucial to avoid unnecessary costs. A high MIC may result in overpaying for capacity and a higher PSO levy, while a low MIC may lead to an Excess Capacity charge.

Electricity contracts

There are fixed and variable options available to large energy users.

A fixed contract for one to three years fixes the energy unit price, providing budgetary certainty and protection against shocks or increases in wholesale energy costs for businesses.

A flexible contract allows businesses to fix the energy unit price for part of the contract term and float on variable unit prices for the rest. This option is ideal for businesses that closely monitor energy prices and are willing to take on higher energy costs if the market goes against them.

Gas contracts

FVT (Fuel Variation Tariff)  pricing structures apply to large energy users.  These include commodity charge, fixed charge, site charge, shrinkage charge, carbon tax and VAT.

FVT customers pay a lower commodity charge but offset it with a fixed charge, site charge, and shrinkage charge. Setting the SPC correctly is important to avoid overpaying.

Customers can choose to fix commodity costs for each month or specific months of their contract term.

Procurement Solutions

Let our professionals find the perfect electricity and gas contracts for your business. We simplify pricing and streamline supplier management, so you can focus on what matters most.

Tracking and Analysis

We will assist you in acquiring the necessary data for budgeting and internal reporting, while also keeping an eye on energy consumption and expenditure to ensure effective tracking and analysis.

MIC Reviews

Our team of energy experts will provide valuable insights and guidance regarding your meter type and MIC, ensuring that you don't pay more than necessary for capacity or find yourself tangled in a costly pricing structure.