ESB Disconnection

Moving house is an exciting but demanding time with so many things to think about.

We in ESB Customer Supply would like to make our part of your move quick and easy for you.
The address you are leaving If you would like to close your ESB account please take a Meter Reading when you leave the premises. Where possible agree this reading with the new occupier. This reading will be used as the change-over reading. If you are NOT opening another electricity account simply complete the Closing Account Form »»

Your NEW Address Please download our [broken link removed] ([broken link removed]*). This Supply Agreement is your contract with ESB Customer Supply and covers our obligations to each other in relation to billing and payment for electricity used.

Print the form, complete and sign it and return it to ESB Customer Supply, St Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Important Information:
New Customers to ESB Customer Supply are required to sign up for [broken link removed] or pay a deposit of €300.

If you do not choose Direct Debit, a €300 deposit must be paid within 10 working days of moving in to your new home. Deposits can be paid at any Post Office or by cash at a PayPoint outlet by presenting your ESB Customer Supply Welcome letter. You will receive this letter shortly after you move into your new home.

Alternatively you can send us a cheque, with your Contract Account Number, made payable to: CPP, ESB Customer Supply, St. Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Your deposit will be credited to your ESB account 14 months after payment if all your bills are paid in full and on time."

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For your new address you may also need to complete a separate Connection Agreement form for ESB Networks. ESB Networks provide and maintain the electricity connection between your premises and the electricity distribution network and they also are responsible for installing and reading your electricity meter. Please follow the guidelines below:

Is it a newly-built house/apartment?

In an estate or apartment scheme; the builder/developer will have arranged with ESB Networks for the electricity connection. Please complete the [broken link removed] ([broken link removed]*).

On its own site; You will need to complete the [broken link removed] ([broken link removed]*) AND apply for a new Connection Agreement with ESB Networks.
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If it is a previously occupied house

Is the Electricity connected and energised (live)?
We can operate a simple transfer of account for you. Simply take an ESB Meter Reading when you take over responsibility for the premises. Where possible agree this reading with the departing occupier, and complete the [broken link removed] ([broken link removed]*)

Is the electricity disconnected?
We in ESB Customer Supply will arrange to have your network connection restored by ESB Networks. Please note the following points relating to the length of time the electricity has been disconnected. If you are unsure about how long the electricity connection has been disconnected call 1850 372 372 giving us the name of the previous occupant if possible.

Time Disconnected What you need to do Less than 6 months Please complete the [broken link removed] ( [broken link removed]*) More than 6 months Please complete the [broken link removed] ([broken link removed]*) AND
the connection Agreement form with ESB Networks

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If it is a previously occupied house

Is the Electricity connected and energised (live)?
We can operate a simple transfer of account for you. Simply take an ESB Meter Reading when you take over responsibility for the premises. Where possible agree this reading with the departing occupier, and complete the [broken link removed] ([broken link removed]*)

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When you make contact with ESB Customer Supply in the normal course of business your queries will be handled courteously and efficiently. If these calls are about problems in our service to you we expect them to be handled quickly and with care.
In spite of our best efforts to provide this quality service at all time there are occasions when the service provided does not meet the standards that we set for ourselves or what you as a customer may reasonably expect.
We have established simple and effective complaints procedures so that problems can be resolved quickly and efficiently and to your satisfaction. These procedures apply for domestic and business customers of ESB Customer Supply.
Step 1 The first thing we need to know is whether your complaint relates to your account with ESB Customer Supply - billing / payments, transferring accounts etc.
When something goes wrong make contact with our Business Centre at 1850 372 787 or email: business@esb.ie .We have a team of dedicated and experienced staff who are able to resolve most customer complaints at this stage.
If your complaint is about new electricity connections, interruptions in service, voltage problems, electricity meter reading etc, you will need to contact ESB Networks. You can contact them at 1850 372 757 or email ESB Networks
To help us resolve your complaint as quickly as possible please give us as much information as you can when you call - such as:

• Your ESB Customer Supply account number - from your ESB bill
• Details of any payments you have made, amounts and dates, where relevant
• Times and dates of contacts, appointments with ESB, if relevant.
• Details of missed appointments, etc

Step 2 If you are not satisfied with the response from the Business Centre you should then make contact with our Customer Complaints Facilitator at this address:

ESB Customer Supply
Customer Complaints Facilitator
Bishop's Quay
Limerick

email: complaintfacilitator@esb.ie
Step 3 In cases where a complaint is not resolved at this point, there is an independent body that can adjudicate on the matter and resolve your complaints. It is called ELCOM, the ESB Customer Complaints Arbitrator.
ELCOM is an independent and impartial arbitration service responsible for resolving complaints from customers of ESB Customer Supply. It also arbitrates on complaints relating to ESB Networks from customers of all electricity suppliers.
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If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Steps 1 and 2 above, you should write to ELCOM. The address is:

ELCOM,
ESB Customer Complaints Arbitrator,
39 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2

E-mail:complaintsatelcom@mail.esb.ie
In order to process your request it is important that you include full details of your complaint and copies of correspondence between you and ESB Customer Supply on the matter. The Arbitrator will investigate the complaint fully and inform you of his decision. He may instruct ESB Customer Supply to do things differently, to award compensation or may decide that nothing needs changing.
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