Quick question: I want to stop using gas for heating and cut my supply line so that I no longer have to pay standing charges. Is it sufficient to ask Gas Networks Ireland to "cap" the connection or do I have to fully "disconnect" (which AFAIK entails removal of the gas meter and seems significantly more expensive)? Any advice would be appreciated!
Disconnecting gas supply: "cap" or "disconnect"?
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is it likely that the next occupant will want to use the gas connection?
How to disconnect from the gas network
There are six easy steps if you would like to disconnect from the gas network.
According to their code of practice:
www.gasnetworks.ie
FWIW I have a property that has a prepay gas meter which was "deactivated" (I guess "locked" above) a few years ago, the supply pipe wasn't cut/capped, there is no gas supply to the house right now, the meter is still in place, and I don't think that it's racking up standing charges in the meantime. When I checked with GNI last year what would be involved in reconnecting/reactivating the supply they said that it would involve a site visit costing c. €160.
Disconnection Code of Practice | Gas Networks Ireland
The customer is entitled to notice of disconnection in accordance with their gas supplier's disconnection policy. To find out more about disconnection call 1800 411 511.
I expect that you'll need to contact your current/most recent supplier and/or Gas Networks Ireland to see how to handle this.
FWIW I have a property that has a prepay gas meter which was "deactivated" (I guess "locked" above) a few years ago, the supply pipe wasn't cut/capped, there is no gas supply to the house right now, the meter is still in place, and I don't think that it's racking up standing charges in the meantime. When I checked with GNI last year what would be involved in reconnecting/reactivating the supply they said that it would involve a site visit costing c. €160.
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