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SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 545.01

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY REGULATIONS
21st May, 1940

GOVERNMENT NOTICE 223 of 1940, as amended by Government

Notices 90 of 1941, 509 of 1944, 478 of 1945, 160 of 1946, 34 of 1947, 285
of 1948, 530 of 1949, 186 of 1954, 339 of 1955, 734 of 1956; Legal Notices
88 of 1959 and 35 of 1960; Act XXIV of 1963; and Legal Notices 84 of
1966; 21 and 74 of 1967; 42 and 99 of 1972; 17, 66, 119 and 125 of 1974;
92 of 1975; 70 of 1978; 12, 38, 59 and 125 of 1979; 11 and 103 of 1980;
102 and 117 of 1981; 75 of 1982; 56 of 1983; 2 and 34 of 1987; 172 of
1990; 126 of 1991; 77 and 165 of 1993; 27 of 1999; 99 of 2003; 440 of
2004; 132 and 409 of 2005; 18, 37, 109, 138, 172, 236 and 283 of 2006;
12, 45, 249 and 426 of 2007; 187, 330 and 338 of 2008; 164 of 2009; 34
and 52 of 2010, 103 of 2012 and 108 of 2014; Act XXXIV of 2014; Legal
Notices 308, 390 and 449 of 2014, and 107 of 2015; and Act XXV of 2015.

1. The title of these regulations is the Electricity Supply Title.

Regulations.
2. (1) In these regulations and rules, unless the context Interpretation.
otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the Amended by:
L.N. 35 of 1960;
meanings respectively - L.N. 99 of 1972;
L.N. 17 of 1974;
"application" means an application for the supply of electricity L.N. 66 of 1974;
made to the Chairman in accordance with these regulations; L.N. 92 of 1975;
L.N. 70 of 1978;
"BHP" means Break Horse Power; L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 330 of 2008;
"Chairman" means the Chairman of the distribution system L.N. 52 of 2010;
L.N. 103 of 2012;
operator and any officer of the distribution system operator who XXXIV. 2014.38,
may from time to time be authorised by the Chairman to act for him 39;
in carrying out any of the provisions of these regulations; L.N. 449 of 2014;
XXV. 2015.41.
"close family member" means the parents, spouse, or children of
the consumer;
"consumer" means the person or body to whom or on whose
account electricity is supplied by the distribution system operator;
"day consumption" means the consumption registered between
06.00 hours and 22.00 hours of the same day;
"distribution system operator" shall have the same meaning as
under the Electricity Market Regulations; S.L. 545.13

"H.T. contribution" means high tension contribution;

"I.E.E. Regulations" means the Regulations for the Electrical
Equipment of Buildings published by the Institution of Electrical
Engineers for the time being in force;
"installation" means the system of wiring, including heaters,
plugs, switches and other fittings intended for conveying or
disconnecting apparatus on the consumer ’s side of the supply
terminals; or within a building or an area the owner or occupier
whereof is in possession of a licence to generate electricity for use
within such building or area;
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"kWh" means kilo Watt hour;

"kVAh" means kilo Volt Ampere hour;
"maximum demand made in any period" means twice the greatest
number of units supplied during any thirty consecutive minutes
during the year or, as the case may be, the quarter, as registered by
the maximum demand indicator of the meter installed in such
premises by the distribution system operator:
Provided that -
(a) where the seal of a maximum demand indicator of the
meter is found broken or tampered with, the indicator
shall be conclusively deemed to have registered the
highest demand in KW or KVA, depending on the
applicable tariff, which the meter is capable of
registering; or
(b) where a maximum demand indicator of the meter is
found to be defective, for reasons other than breaking
or tampering, the maximum demand made in any
period during the last preceding year or, as the case
may be, during the last preceding corresponding
quarter, shall, unless it is otherwise agreed between
the distribution system operator and the consumer,
apply to the year or, as the case may be, to the quarter
in relation to which such indicator is found to be
defective, until the indicator is repaired or replaced by
the distribution system operator:
Provided further that, without prejudice to the other
provisions of these regulations, and for the purposes of this
paragraph only, "year" means a period of approximately twelve
consecutive months ending on such day not earlier than the 24th
day of March and not later than the 7th day of April on which a
reading is carried out;
"night consumption" means the consumption registered between
22.00 hours of one day and 06.00 hours of the following day;
"Office" means the registered office of the distribution system
operator;
"primary residence" means the dwelling house in which an
individual habitually resides as his sole or principal place of abode,
whether in Malta or elsewhere, as may be established by
documentary evidence:
Provided that such a dwelling house shall not be
considered as primary residence if the property is also
predominantly used for commercial or manufacturing purposes or
for any form of trade or profession;
"reading" means a reading of the current consumption of
electricity by an officer authorised by the distribution system
operator to undertake such readings, or through remote reading
mechanism;
"Regulator" means the Regulator for Energy and Water Services
Cap. 545. established by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services Act;
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"secondary residence" means any immovable property used

solely for residential purposes, other than that residence which
serves as an individual’s primary residence;
"smart meter" means an advanced electricity meter that stores
data related to the consumption of electricity enabling two-way
transfer of data through a network, primarily for monitoring and
billing purposes;
"special readings of meters" means the reading of a meter made
at the request of the consumer.
(2) In these regulations and rules the expression "these
regulations" shall be deemed to include a reference to any rules
included herein.
3. (1) Bill collectors, meter readers and any officer of the Identification of
distribution system operator carrying out field duties and requiring officers.
Amended by:
access to private premises, shall, when on duty and visiting such L.N. 125 of 1979.
private premises, clearly identify themselves as acting on behalf of Substituted by:
L.N. 52 of 2010.
the distribution system operator. Amended by:
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(2) Without prejudice to any other law allowing the entry into
any premises at all reasonable times to a service provider, such
officers shall carry an identification pass issued by the distribution
system operator which pass shall be produced each time that any
such person requests admission to any private premises in the
course of his work:
Provided that a consumer may refuse admission to his
premises to any such officers who fail to produce a pass:
Provided further that any persons acting on behalf of, or
engaged by the distribution system operator to carry out work on its
behalf, shall present a similar identification pass when visiting the
premises of a consumer to undertake such work.

4. (1) Applications for the supply of electricity shall be made Applications.

to the Chairman in such form as the Chairman may from time to Substituted by:
L.N. 35 of 1960.
time require. Amended by:
L.N. 17 of 1974;
(2) (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008). L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 165 of 1993;
(3) An application for a new supply shall contain full L.N. 426 of 2007;
particulars concerning the installed load namely voltage, power L.N. 330 of 2008;
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expressed in kilowatts (KW), power factor and any other matter
relating to the supply of electricity as may be specified on the
application.
(4) Where a consumer registered with the distribution system
operator in respect of any premises moves to any other premises,
the provisions of this regulation shall apply to the supply of
electricity to such consumer at such other premises as if it were a
new supply, whether or not such other premises were previously
supplied with electricity by the distribution system operator.
(5) The particulars contained in the application shall be subject
to verification by the Chairman, and the Chairman may, for such
purpose -
(a) require the applicant to furnish him in writing with any
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further particulars relating to the application; and

(b) cause an inspection of the premises or of the
installation to which the application relates to be
carried out.
(6) Houses, apartments, flats, factories, hotels, commercial
outlets, offices and any other buildings which are physically
internally interconnected shall be provided with only one service
unless otherwise authorised by the Chairman.
Furnished houses. 5. The Chairman may require the lessor of a furnished, or
Amended by: partly furnished house or apartment, to bind himself in solidum
L.N. 17 of 1974;
L.N. 125 of 1979; with the lessee for the regular payment of all amounts that may
XXXIV. 2014.39. become due to the distribution system operator in respect of meter
charge or supply of electricity to such tenements.
Lessor bound in 6. The lessor who may be thus bound in solidum with the
solidum deemed to lessee shall be deemed to be the consumer for the purpose of these
be consumer.
regulations.
Houses occupied 7. Where a house, whether leased furnished or unfurnished, is
by more than one occupied by two or more distinct families, and is served by one
family.
meter, the lessor shall be deemed to be the consumer for the
purpose of these regulations.
Deposits. 8. Before current is supplied to the account of any consumer,
Amended by: or at any time thereafter, the Chairman may require such consumer
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. to deposit at the Office an amount to be fixed by the Chairman, as a
surety for the regular payment of all amounts that may become due
to the distribution system operator in connection with the supply of
electricity to the account of such consumer.
Refund. 9. A deposit made under the preceding regulation shall
Amended by: become refundable to the depositor on his ceasing to be a
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. consumer, provided that all amounts due to the distribution system
operator in respect of the supply of electricity to his account have
been paid.
Security. 10. The Chairman may, in lieu of requiring a deposit to be
Amended by: made under regulation 8, require a consumer to produce an
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. undertaking by a third party acceptable to the Chairman to hold
himself bound in solidum with the consumer for the regular
payments of all amounts that may become due to the distribution
system operator in connection with the supply of electricity to the
account of such consumer.
Letting of 11. Any person who owns or administers or has under his
tenement or control any tenement or apartment supplied with electricity by the
apartments for
more than one distribution system operator shall, on letting for longer than one
quarter. quarter such tenement or apartment to any other person not
Added by:
G.N. 478 of 1945. permanently resident in these Islands, give notice thereof in writing
Amended by: to the Chairman stating the full name, any available particulars of
L.N. 17 of 1974; the tenant and the agreed period of the tenancy; and so long as such
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. notice is not given or if the information given is not correct the
lessor shall, without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 12, be
liable in solidum with the lessee for any debt incurred by the latter
on account of meter charge and supply of electricity to the
premises. The written acknowledgement of the Chairman shall be
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necessary to prove that the lessor has given the notice aforesaid.
12. Where a tenement or apartment supplied with electricity by Letting of
the distribution system operator is let to any person, either tenement or
apartments for less
expressly or tacitly, by the week, by the month or for less than one than one quarter.
quarter, or when the tenement, being let for more than one quarter, Added by:
G.N. 478 of 1945.
is in fact occupied by the tenant for less than one quarter, the Amended by:
person who owns, or administers or has under his control such L.N. 17 of 1974;
tenement or apartment shall be liable in solidum with the lessee for L.N. 125 of 1975;
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any debt incurred by the latter on account of meter charge and
supply of electricity to the premises.
13. (Deleted by L.N. 52 of 2010). Applicability of
regulations 11 and
12.
Added by:
G.N. 478 of 1945.
14.(1)(a) Services will be extended by the distribution system Extension of
operator. services.
Amended by:
(b) Services consist of single phase supplies of up to, but L.N. 125 of 1979.
Substituted by:
not exceeding 40 Amps, and three phase supplies of up L.N. 165 of 1993;
to, but not exceeding 60 Amps per phase and a supply L.N. 27 of 1999.
Amended by:
in excess of 60 Amps per phase, provided through one L.N. 330 of 2008;
meter, shall be deemed as a bulk supply for the L.N. 164 of 2009;
purposes of these regulations. L.N. 52 of 2010;
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(c) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these
regulations an installation charge shall be due on every
new application for a service amounting to €300 for
the provision of a Single Phase Service or to €900 for
the provision of a Three Phase Service:
Provided that the replacement of a Single Phase
Service with a Three Phase Service or of a Three
Phase Service with a Single Phase Service shall be
deemed to be a new application for the purposes of
these regulations and shall be subject to the charges
established by this sub-regulation for a new
application:
Provided further that, only in the case of a Residential
Premises Service or a Domestic Premises Service, up
to the 30th June 2009, the replacement of a Three
Phase Service with a Single Phase Service shall be
subject to a charge of €163.06 but shall thereafter be
deemed to be a new application for the purposes of
these regulations and shall be subject to the charge
established by this sub-regulation for a new
application.
(d) Where the route length is beyond 150 metres from the
nearest suitable low voltage source of supply the
applicant will have to pay for the full amount of the
extension less the connection fees in paragraph (c).
The minimum charge will be €430 for single phase and
€1300 per three phase supplies. Extensions beyond
150 metres will only be made using standard materials
and given that voltage regulation can be kept within
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6% from the nominal value.

Extension of (2) (a) Multiple consumers within one development may
services to multiple consist of Residential or Non-Residential or Domestic
consumers within
one development. premises or a mixture of Residential or Non-
Added by: Residential or Domestic premises none of which
L.N. 27 of 1999. require a supply which exceeds 60 Amps per phase.
(b) Supplies will be extended from the existing low
voltage distribution system to a development
consisting of multiple consumers, if either one of the
following two criteria is satisfied:
(i) the development for multiple consumers is
within a building scheme comprising 22 units or
less and within 150 metres from the nearest
suitable low voltage point of supply. Where the
route length is beyond 150 metres the charges in
subregulation (1)(d) will be applicable. (One
unit consists of a single phase 40 Amp service.
A three phase 60 Amp service is considered as
4.5 units). For the purpose of this paragraph an
industrial/commercial premises shall be
considered as 4.5 units even when the
application is for a 40 Amp service;
(ii) the development in question satisfies all the
following conditions (1) to (5):
(1) the number of units does not exceed 50
units;
(2) the route length does not exceed 300 metres
from an existing substation or transformer
centre;
(3) the product of the number of units and the
route length in metres does not exceed
6,600 unit metres;
(4) the peak load of the existing substation at
the time of the application and the
additional load estimated at 4 Amps per
phase per unit shall not exceed 90% of the
transformer rating, so long as the
transformer cannot be uprated;
(5) the development is within a building
development scheme.
(c) When either one of the criteria in paragraph (b) are
satisfied the connection fees in subregulations (1)(c)
and, or (1)(d) will be applicable for each respective
premises within the development.
(d) A Service within a multiple consumer development,
will be treated as a bulk supply as provided un
subregulation (3), if it requires more than 60 Amps
three phase.
(e) A new substation, subject to regulation 15(c)(i), would
be required to provide the supply to a development
with multiple consumers, if the criteria in paragraphs
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(b)(i) and (b)(ii) are not satisfied.

(3) (a) Bulk supplies will be extended by the distribution Extension of bulk
system operator. supplies.
Added by:
(b) Bulk supplies consist of three phase supplies which L.N. 27 of 1999.
Amended by:
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meter.
(c) Bulk supplies will not be extended from overhead lines
or from underground cables which are themselves
supplied from an overhead line.
(d) Bulk supplies from the existing low voltage
distribution system will only be extended if the
following three criteria are satisfied:
(i) the amount required in Amps per phase
multiplied by the distance in metres between the
metering point on the applicant's premises and
the low voltage panel in the nearest suitable
substation must not exceed 30,000 Amp metre.
For this purpose the current requested must
consist of one of the following standard values:-
100Amps, 125Amps, 160Amps, 200 Amps, 250
Amps, 315 Amps, 355 Amps, 400 Amps, 450
Amps, 500 Amps;
(ii) The route length in metres between the metering
point on the applicant’s premises and the low
voltage panel in the nearest suitable substation
does not exceed 300 metres;
(iii) the bulk supply required does not exceed 500
Amps per phase.
(e) The full cost of the low voltage works to extend a bulk
supply will be charged to the applicant. In addition a
charge of €81.52 per kVA requested will be made to
the applicant as high voltage contribution.
(f) A new substation, subject to regulation 15, would be
required to meet low voltage supplies which do not
satisfy the criteria in paragraphs (d)(i), (d)(ii) and
(d)(iii).

15. (a) A new substation will be required within the Extension of

development: electricity supplies
which require a
(i) when the criteria to supply a development with new substation or
supples at 11kv
multiple consumers as outlined in regulation and above.
14(2)(b)(i) or (ii) are not satisfied; Added by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
(ii) when the criteria for bulk supplies outlined in Substituted by:
regulation 14(3)(d)(i) or (ii) or (iii) are not L.N. 27 of 1999.
Amended by:
satisfied; L.N. 52 of 2010;
(iii) when there is no substation in the vicinity from XXXIV. 2014.39.
which it is technically possible to extend an
adequate low voltage supply to the development
in question.
(b) (i) In the case of bulk supplies the new substation is
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to be financed either -
(1) by the applicant/applicants or
(2) by the applicant/applicants and the
distribution system operator on a
cost-sharing basis in cases where the
distribution system operator would require
to utilise the substation.
In either case the distribution system operator
will retain full ownership of the substation after
it is energised and access will be required at all
times for the personnel, contractors and
equipment of the distribution system operator.
The distribution system operator will also
maintain the substation and associated
equipment.
(ii) As long as the substation is used exclusively by
the applicant/applicants, the metering equipment
shall be installed on the high voltage side.
(iii) In case the distribution system operator and the
applicant/applicants agree to share the
substation costs, and the latter provides the land
and civil works and/or any structural alterations,
he will be given compensation therefore at a
maximum amount of €23,293, and cost sharing
would be applied on a pro-rata basis on the
proportion of load used by each party. Any
compensation paid to the applicant/applicants
will be added to the cost to supply and equip the
substation for the purpose of cost sharing.
(iv) When the substation in question has been totally
financed by the applicant/applicants the former
would be refunded at €58.23 per kVA extended
to any new applicant/ applicants. This also
applies should the distribution system operator
decide to extend low voltage supplies for general
public use from the substation. The refund
provision will continue to apply only for up to
10 years from the commissioning date of the
relative substation.
(v) When the substation has been financed on a
cost-sharing basis by the applicant/applicants
and the distribution system operator, the refund
in subparagraph (iv) will not be due to the
applicant/applicants.
(c) (i) In the case of a development with multiple
consumers which requires a substation as in
regulation 14(2)(e), the applicant/applicants
must provide a suitable substation room within
the development in question. The distribution
system operator would compensate the
applicant/applicants with a maximum amount of
€23,293 for providing the substation land, civil
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works and/or any structural alterations. the

distribution system operator would then
complete the substation thereby, bearing the
whole cost. The distribution system operator
will however retain the right to extend supplies
from the substation to applicants outside the
development without making any additional
compensation to the applicant/applicants.
(ii) All multiple consumer applicants within the
development will be charged the application fees
in regulation 14(1)(c).
(d) Supplies at 11 kV or above will be charged at cost in
addition to a negotiable charge for existing
infrastructure use.

16. Subject to the provisions of regulation 20(2) and (3), Installations.

i n s t a l l a t i o n s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d ou t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e s e Substituted by:
G.N. 339 of 1955;
regulations. L.N. 88 of 1959.
17. A main linked double or triple pole circuit breaker, with Main linked double
overload trip on each phase conductor or a linked double pole or or triple pole
circuit breaker.
triple pole switch and fusible cut out of an approved type as Substituted by:
directed by the Chairman, shall be provided and fixed by or at the G.N. 339 of 1955.
Amended by:
expense of, t he c onsumer i mmediately beyond, a nd on the L.N. 125 of 1979;
consumer’s side of the meter: L.N. 165 of 1993;
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Provided that no such fusible cut out or circuit breaker
shall be inserted in the neutral conductor. An earth leakage circuit
breaker is to be installed on the installation side and immediately
beyond the circuit breaker or switch. This earth leakage circuit
breaker is to have a tripping sensitivity of 30 mA maximum leakage
current to earth in the case of an installation rated up to 60 Amps.
The earth leakage circuit breaker must have means for periodic
testing to verify its operation when a current flows to earth. In
addition each individual consumer is to provide a separate means of
earthing in the form of an earth electrode, installed in a manner
approved by the distribution system operator. Water pipes will no
longer be considered as a suitable means for earthing. Effective
balancing within a margin of ten per centum of the connected load
shall be maintained on all installations for lighting, power and
heating.
18. Installations that have not been carried out by the Installations not
distribution system operator shall only be connected to the system carried out by the
distribution
if carried out by, or under the direction and responsibility of, a system operator.
person in possession of a permit from the distribution system Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979;
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carried out.
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Issue of licences. 19. (1) There shall be two classes of permits:
Substituted by:
G.N. 509 of 1944. (a) wireman’s licence A for electricians authorised to
Amended by: carry out single phase installations only; and
G.N. 734 of 1956;
L.N. 74 of 1967; (b) wireman’s licence B for electricians authorised to
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Substituted by: carry out single and three phase installations.
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Amended by: (2) The wireman licences shall be issued by the Chairman on
L.N. 52 of 2010; the recommendation of the Electricity Licensing Board to persons
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(a) have passed an examination held for the purpose by
the Registrar of Examinations on behalf of the
distribution system operator, and
(b) have attained the age of eighteen, and
(c) have completed one year’s experience in electrical
installation work for licence A and two years for
licence B.
(3) (a) The examinations for the licences shall be held at least
once a year on a date or dates to be fixed by the
Registrar of Examinations. Notice of the holding of an
examination shall be given in the Gazette not less than
two months in advance.
(b) The syllabi for the examinations shall be set by the
Electricity Licensing Board.
(c) Any revised syllabus is to be published two years
before any examination is set on them.
(4) Permits shall, subject to their renewal, be valid for one
year reckoned from the 1st day of January of the year in which they
are granted. The grant of an initial permit and every renewal shall
be subject to the payment of a fee of €11.65 per annum for Licence
A and €23.29 per annum for Licence B. Holder of Licence B is
deemed to have Licence A as well. An application for the renewal
of a permit made two months or longer after the termination of the
validity of the permit last held by the applicant shall, for the
purposes of this clause, be subject to a further administrative fee of
€11.65.
(5) (a) Applications for the issuing of a wireman’s licence
shall be made to the Chairman. The application shall
be accompanied by a certificate showing a pass in the
relevant examination, a birth certificate from the
Public Registry and testimonials relating to practical
experience in electrical installation, signed by licensed
persons under whom the experience was attained.
(b) The Electricity Licensing Board shall consider each
application and decide whether the practical
experience offered is of an adequate level.

(6) The Chairman may, on recommendation of the Electricity

Licensing Board, exempt an applicant from such examinations or
part thereof, if the Electricity Licensing Board is satisfied that the
applicant’s qualifications justify such e xemption from t he
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examination or a part thereof. A fee of €11.65 shall be paid for each

application.
20. (1) Licenced electricians must be satisfied with regard to Condition and
the condition and suitability of the installation they have carried suitability of
installation.
out before endorsing application forms for electricity e.g. that the Substituted by:
wiring, fittings and other current consuming apparatus are G.N. 339 of 1955.
Amended by:
sufficient in size and power for the purpose for which the supply is L.N. 88 of 1959;
to be used and are constructed, installed and protected so as to L.N. 125 of 1979;
prevent danger as far as is reasonably practicable. Licenced L.N. 126 of 1991;
L.N. 165 of 1993;
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(a) the insulation resistance between conductors and to
earth is not below I.E.E. Standard;
(b) all single pole switches and all fusible cut outs are
inserted in phase conductors only;
(c) where necessary installation circuits are sectionalized
into final sub-circuits; and that socket outlets are wired
to a final sub-circuit distinct from lighting circuits;
(d) all appliances and accessories including switches and
lampholders unless of the all insulated type are
effectively earthed and, when portable, are connected
to earth through 3-pin plugs;
(e) all cleated wiring is secured by saddles or clamps, and
not by driven staples;
(f) all metal forming part of the electrical equipment in
bathrooms (other than current carrying parts) and all
other exposed fixed metal-work in such rooms
including piping and bath but excluding window
frames, door locks and other similar furnishings are
connected together by a uniform potential conductor
which is permanently earthed;
(g) switches, lampholders and other accessories fitted in
bathrooms are inaccessible to a person sitting in or on
a bath or under a shower;
(h) wood casing is not fixed across or below water pipes;
(i) every accessory or fitting in garages unless of a totally
enclosed type is fixed not less than one point two
metres above floor level;
(k) when the water supply to a premises is through a "roof
top" reservoir, incoming and outgoing metal pipes
should be bonded together across the reservoir;
(l) should the consumer have a licence to operate a
standby generator within his installation then the
generator must be connected to the installation via a
four pole changeover switch;
(m) in the case where a consumer’s use of electricity is
deemed to be detrimental to the service rendered by
the distribution system operator to other consumers,
the former consumer will be required to install at his
expense the necessary corrective and, or, protective
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equipment on his premises. Such cases include but are

not limited to fluctuations of voltage and generation of
harmonics.
(2) Any consumer’s installation which complies with the
provisions of the I.E.E. Regulations shall be deemed to fulfill the
provisions of these regulations.
(3) The Chairman may require compliance with any of the
provisions of the I.E.E. Regulations before an installation is
connected to the system.
(4) Electrical equipment, appliances or machines above 1.5
KW will not be connected to the electricity supply system unless
equipped to operate at a power factor of not less than 0.9 lagging at
maximum rated power.
Tests. 21. Tests on completion of an installation must be made by the
Amended by: licensed electrician, who must also submit signed and stamped test
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Substituted by: results with the application for the electricity supply.
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Test results. 22. Test results are to be entered on the appropriate form
Substituted by: which is provided with the application for service. These results
L.N. 165 of 1993.
together with schematic and wiring layout drawings of the
installation are to be submitted with the application for the service.
The diagrams are to include the type and composition of circuits
and the means and location of protection and isolation.
Certification by 23. The design of an installation rated at 300 Amps per phase
electrical engineer. and over and the test on completion must in addition be certified by
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979. a professional electrical engineer.
Substituted by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Examination of 24. The distribution system operator will examine the
form. applicant’s form and test certificates. If these are found acceptable,
Substituted by:
G.N. 339 of 1955; the service will be provided to the applicant.
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Amended by:
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Certificates 25. If the test certificates fail to satisfy the distribution system
referred back. operator, these will be referred back to the applicant and a fee of
Amended by:
L.N. 74 of 1967. €11.65 charged.
Substituted by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Amended by:
L.N. 52 of 2010;
XXXIV. 2014.39.
Suspension of 26. (a) Installations duly connected to the system shall be
supply until liable to test by the distribution system operator at any
alterations are
carried out. time and if they do not conform to any of the
Amended by: requirements of these regulations the supply of
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Substituted by: electricity may be suspended until the required
L.N. 165 of 1993. alterations and repairs to conform to those
Amended by: requirements have been carried out.
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(b) If an installation after being tested by the distribution
system operator is found to be faulty and, or, not in
accordance with the wiring diagram submitted with the
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application form, the licensed electrician will be given

a written warning in the first instance. The same
licensed electrician shall have his licence revoked if
ever a second defective installation which he has
certified, is traced by the distribution system operator.
27. Unless an installation that has been found defective is Installations to be
rendered fit for connection to the system within one month from rendered fit for
connection.
date of the first test, the consumer shall be liable to make good the Substituted by:
expense incurred by the distribution system operator in providing G.N. 339 of 1955.
Amended by:
and laying the service cable and fixing the main fuse box and meter L.N. 125 of 1979.
subject to a minimum fee of €232.93. Substituted by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Amended by:
L.N. 52 of 2010;
XXXIV. 2014.39.
28. A fee of €11.65 shall be charged for each test subsequent to Fee for subsequent
the test when the installation was first found to be defective. test.
Amended by:
L.N. 74 of 1967.
Substituted by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Amended by:
L.N. 52 of 2010.
29. Any alterations or additions that may be made on any Alterations or
installation after the official test has been carried out must be additions.
Amended by:
immediately notified to the distribution system operator, and the L.N. 125 of 1979;
installation on which such alterations or additions will have been XXXIV. 2014.39.
made shall be subject to the conditions specified in regulation 27.
30. If at any inspection of an installation already connected to Alterations or
the system, it is found that alterations or additions have not been additions which
have not been
reported as required by regulation 29, the supply of current may be reported.
suspended until the installation has been inspected and tested. The
provisions of regulations 18 and 20 will apply also in this case.
31. A consumer at whose request an installation may have been Refund of
connected to the system renders himself liable to refund the expenses.
Amended by:
distribution system operator the expense incurred in effecting the L.N. 125 of 1979;
connection if he requires the installation to be disconnected and the XXXIV. 2014.39.
meter removed within a period of one year from the date of
connection, or should he fail to accept the installation of a meter
within a period of one week after written notification has been
given to him of the intention of the distribution system operator to
install such meter.
32. A consumer who supplies, or allows the supply of, current Supply of current
passing through his meter to a tenement other than that for which to another
tenement.
the supply was intended, render himself liable to have the supply to Amended by:
his tenement discontinued for such period as may be determined by L.N. 119 of 1974;
L.N. 125 of 1979.
the Chairman:
Provided that the provision of this regulation shall not
apply when the first mentioned tenement consists of a private
garage, and -
(a) it is either adjacent to the residential premises
occupied by such consumer, whether it has direct
access from such premises or not, or
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(b) it is within the precincts or on the same grounds of the

residential premises of such consumer,
and, moreover, the garage is made use of by the said consumer and
no other person has a right, on payment, to make use of the same
garage.
Chairman may 33. The Chairman may, in special cases and for a specified
allow supply of period, on a request made by a consumer, allow the supply of
current to another
tenement. current through such consumer’s meter to one or more tenements
Amended by: other than that for which the supply may have been registered.
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Payment by 34. The cost of an installation and H.T. contribution to be
instalments for the carried out by the distribution system operator is to be paid under
cost of an
installation and HT the following conditions:
contribution.
Amended by: (a) estimates below €2,329 to be paid in full on contract;
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Substituted by: (b) estimates above €2,329 to he paid 50% on contract and
L.N. 165 of 1993. 50% prior to energizing of extension, subject to a
Amended by: minimum deposit of €2,329.
L.N. 52 of 2010;
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Installation to 35. The installation shall remain the property of the
remain property of distribution system operator until the whole amount due has been
the distribution
system operator. paid, and the landlord of the premises wherein the installation has
Amended by: been laid shall be required to agree to offer no opposition to its
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. removal by the distribution system operator in the event of the
consumer failing to pay regularly the whole or any portion of the
amount due in respect of its cost and interest thereon as calculated
in regulation 34(b).
Tariffs for supply 36. (1) A distribution system operator may enter into special
of electricity. agreements in order to charge prices other than those established by
Substituted by:
G.N. 90 of 1941; these regulations, provided that the said prices are lower than those
G.N. 160 of 1946; established by tariff.
G.N. 285 of 1948;
G.N. 186 of 1954; (2) The Regulator shall approve any proposed tariffs submitted
G.N. 339 of 1955;
L.N. 35 of 1960. by a distribution system operator that provide sufficient revenue to
Amended by: the distribution system operator in any financial year in respect of
L.N. 119 of 1974; the generation, distribution, and sale of electricity:
L.N. 27 of 1999.
Substituted by: (a) to cover its full cost which shall include all
L.N. 330 of 2008;
L.N. 164 of 2009. operational, administrative and financial costs
Amended by: incurred in the generation, distribution and retail of
L.N. 103 of 2012; electricity units including but not limited to costs
XXXIV. 2014.39;
L.N. 449 of 2014; relating to operational asset impairment, non-
XXV. 2015.41. recoverable tax and duties (excluding corporate tax on
profits), and accumulated losses;
(b) to meet periodic repayments on long term
indebtedness to the extent that any such repayment
exceeds the provisions for depreciation; and
(c) to provide a reasonable return on the equity value,
a n d a n y s u c h t a r i ff s a n d a g r e e m e n t s s h a l l n o t g i v e u n d u e
preference as between consumers similarly situated or make undue
discrimination as between persons similarly situated having regard
to the place and time of supply, the quantity of electrical energy
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supplied, the consumer load and power factor, the purpose for
which the supply is taken and any other circumstance which could
justify a preferential or discriminatory treatment.
(3) (a) A distribution system operator shall communicate its
proposed tariffs to the Regulator together with all
documentation in support of its proposals, and together
with any other information and documentation
reasonably requested by the Regulator within a period
of three (3) months from the submission of the
proposal. Any documentation submitted to the
Regulator by the distribution system operator in terms
of this regulation shall be considered as confidential
and economically sensitive and shall be handled
accordingly.
(b) The Regulator shall communicate its decision to
approve or refuse the tariffs proposed by the
distribution system operator within six (6) months
from the submission of the proposal, provided that the
Regulator may only refuse to grant its approval to the
said tariffs after having given the distribution system
operator an opportunity to make representations to the
Regulator, and shall provide reasons to the distribution
system operator explaining its decision.
(4) The Regulator may only refuse to grant its approval to any
tariffs proposed by the distribution system operator when such
proposed tariffs do not comply with the principles established by
sub-regulation (2).
(5) A distribution system operator shall have a right to appeal
on any grounds of fact and law to the Administrative Review
Tribunal from any decision taken by the Regulator in terms of this
regulation. In reaching a decision the said Administrative Review
Tribunal shall have regard to:
(a) the principles established in terms of this regulation;
(b) the proposed tariff structures proposed by the
distribution system operator; and
(c) any relevant correspondence between the Regulator
and the distribution system operator, and any
legitimate expectation created by law, regulation, or by
the Regulator in favour of the distribution system
operator.
(6) For the purposes of these regulations a Residential
Premises Service shall be charged for in accordance with the First
Schedule.
(7) For the purposes of these regulations a Non-Residential
Premises Service shall be charged for in accordance with the
Second Schedule.
(8) For the purposes of these regulations a Domestic Premises
Service shall be charged for in accordance with the Third Schedule.
(9) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the
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Chairman shall, at any time and in his discretion, having regard to

the provisions of these regulations, determine whether a Service is
to be deemed a Residential Premises Service, a Non-Residential
Premises Service or a Domestic Premises Service for the purposes
of these regulations.
(10) For the purposes of these regulations, a consumer shall be
entitled to submit an application requesting that a Service to
individual units of residence, used solely and regularly as private
dwellings, as may be confirmed by documentary evidence, be
registered as a Domestic Premises Service:
Provided that the Service to the common parts of a
condominium consisting entirely of premises used exclusively for
residential purposes may also be submitted for registration as a
Domestic Premises Service:
Provided further that, unless otherwise authorised by the
Chairman, for good and sufficient cause, a consumer shall only be
entitled to register as a Domestic Premises Service, a Service to
one Primary Residence, a Service to one Secondary Residence and
a Service to one Garage which does not exceed 30 square meters in
area and is used exclusively for private, non-commercial purposes:
Provided also that in the case of uninhabited premises
intended for residential use, the distribution system operator may
allow such a service to be registered as a Domestic Premises
Services for a period of up to twelve months.
(11) For the purposes of these regulations, a consumer shall be
entitled to submit an application requesting the Chairman to
register individuals having their primary residence in Malta on a
Residential Premises Service in relation to such primary residence:
Provided that no one individual shall be registered on more
than one Residential Premises Service at the same time and that no
individual shall be registered on a garage or on the common parts
of a condominium.
(12) For the purposes of these regulations, a Service which is
not registered as a Domestic Premises Service or as a Residential
Premises Service in terms of this regulation or a Service which has
not been submitted for registration as a Domestic Premises Service
or a Residential Premises Service in terms of this regulation, shall
be considered as a Non-Residential Premises Service, unless
otherwise determined by the Chairman.
(13) The following provisions shall apply with respect to the
registration of persons on a Domestic Premises Service or on a
Residential Premises Service:
(a) a consumer shall furnish in writing to the distribution
system operator, within such time as may be stipulated
by the distribution system operator, any information
together with any supporting documents which may be
required for the purpose of such registration;
(b) a consumer shall notify the distribution system
operator in writing of any change in the circumstances,
on the basis of which such registration is made, not
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later than one month from when such change occurs;

(c) any change in the number of persons registered on a
Domestic Premises Service or on a Residential
Premises Service shall be taken into account, for the
purpose of such registration, from the date of the first
normal meter reading following the date on which the
change in the number of persons occurs or the date on
which the distribution system operator is notified in
writing of such a change, at the discretion of the
distribution system operator;
(d) a person residing in a tenement may apply to the
distribution system operator so that he shall be
registered on a tenement as a Domestic Premises
Service other than that in which he resides;
(e) any application shall be made in such form as may be
issued by the distribution system operator from time to
time;
(f) every arrangement made in terms of this sub-
regulation shall be valid until the 31st December of the
year in which it was made or for which it was renewed,
and it shall be deemed to have been renewed for the
next following year, unless the consumer, not later
than the last day of November of the year in which the
arrangement is in force, gives notice in writing to the
distribution system operator that he does not want the
said arrangement to be so renewed.

37. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008). Tariff for supply of

electricity to
commercial
premises.
Substituted by:
G.N. 90 of 1941;
G.N. 160 of 1946;
G.N. 285 of 1948;
G.N. 186 of 1954;
G.N. 339 of 1955;
L.N. 35 of 1960.
Amended by:
L.N. 17 of 1974;
L.N. 59 of 1979.
38. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008). Tariff for supply of
electricity to
industrial
premises.
Substituted by:
L.N. 35 of 1960.
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979.
39. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008). Temporary
illuminations.
Substituted by:
L.N. 35 of 1960.
Amended by:
L.N. 119 of 1974.
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Chairman to 40. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008).
determine the type
of premises.
Substituted by:
L.N. 35 of 1960.
Amended by;
L.N. 119 of 1974;
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Electricity shore 41. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008).
supplies.
Added by:
L.N. 49 of 1972.
Amended by:
L.N. 119 of 1974.
Special rates. 42. Special rates for the supply of electricity, other than those
Substituted by: specified in these regulations, may be charged by agreement
L.N. 35 of 1960.
Amended by: between the Chairman and a consumer if the Minister, having
L.N. 125 of 1979; regard to the economic interest of the distribution system operator,
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Meter reading 43. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008).
immediately prior
to 1st October,
1974.
Added by:
L.N. 125 of 1974.
Rate for reverse 44. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008).
osmosis plants.
Added by:
L.N. 34 of 1987.
Amended by:
L.N. 99 of 2003.
Main fuse. 45. The main fuse shall be supplied by the distribution system
Amended by: operator, and shall be placed in such a position as may be
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. determined by the Chairman.
Main fuse box 46. The main fuse box shall be sealed by the distribution
shall be sealed. system operator, and the consumer shall be held responsible should
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979; the seals be found broken or tampered with at any time.
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Main fuse box 47. The main fuse box shall remain the property of the
property of the distribution system operator.
distribution
system operator.
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979;
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Meters. 48. The supply of current shall be measured by a meter
Amended by: provided and maintained in proper working order by the
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. distribution system operator.
Unmetred supplies. 49. The distribution system operator may enter into
Added by: agreements with consumers in virtue of which unmetered power
L.N. 77 of 1993.
Amended by: supply is given against a fixed rate of payment in the cases of
XXXIV. 2014.39. nationwide cable transmission systems subject to the following
conditions:
(a) that the design load on each power supply is at all
times a constant load;
(b) that the power supply loading factor for each power
supply is in accordance with the standards developed
by the distribution system operator;
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(c) that the distribution system operator may, from time to

time, meter power supplies to benchmark the system as
a whole, and to test the accuracy of calculations for
billing purposes;
(d) that the consumer pays to the distribution system
operator every quarter an amount based on the
calculated consumption:
Provided that the distribution system operator shall have
the right at the end of each calendar year to adjust any calculation
for that past calendar year made as aforesaid on the basis of any test
carried under paragraph (c) and to charge the consumer
accordingly.
50. Meters shall remain the property of the distribution system Meters property of
operator, and the distribution system operator shall be entitled to the distribution
system operator.
charge a fee of €1500 if a meter installed on a consumer’s premises Amended by:
is subsequently found to be missing. L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 330 of 2008;
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51. The meter shall be fixed on the consumer’s premises in a Meter to be fixed
convenient position as may be determined by the Chairman, and the on consumer’s
premises.
consumer shall provide, at his expense, such means as the Amended by:
Chairman may deem necessary for the protection of the meter. In L.N. 125 of 1979.
the case of buildings with a common access to the road,
accomodating more than one registered consumer, the meters and
main service fuses shall be located at a convenient central position
on the ground floor level and shall be enclosed in a lock-up
sheet-steel compartment, whence separate and independent main
supply cables shall be run in screwed steel conduit pipes to
individual flats, stores, offices, etc.
52. Meters shall be sealed by the distribution system operator Meters to be
and the consumer shall be held responsible should the seals be sealed.
Amended by:
found broken or tampered with at any time. L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39.
53. A charge of € 55 shall be made for the replacement or the Replacement of
removal of a meter, when such meter shall have been removed or meter.
Amended by:
replaced at the request of the owner of the premises or of the L.N. 17 of 1974;
consumer applying for its replacement or removal. L.N. 119 of 1974;
L.N. 165 of 1993;
L.N. 426 of 2007;
L.N. 330 of 2008.
54. If a consumer offers opposition or fails to afford reasonable Opposition to
facilities to the distribution system operator for the removal of a removal of meter.
Amended by:
meter, whether such removal is due at the instance of the consumer L.N. 119 of 1974;
or of the distribution system operator, he shall continue to be liable L.N. 125 of 1979;
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for payment of meter charge until the date of removal.
55. Pre-payment meters shall be installed at the discretion of Pre-payment
the Chairman in lieu of the ordinary meters. meters.
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979.
56. If any article other than coins for which the meter is Introduction of
calibrated, and of which the value is stamped thereon, is found to articles other than
coins in meter.
have been introduced through the slot of a pre-payment meter, or if Amended by:
there are indications that an attempt to introduce such articles has L.N. 125 of 1979.
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been made, the consumer shall be liable to make good any damage
that may have been caused to the meter thereby, and to the payment
of the amount found to have been shortpaid. The Chairman shall, in
addition, have power to suspend the supply of current for any
period.
Testing of meters. 57. Meters shall be tested by the distribution system operator
Amended by: on application being made by the consumer, who may be present at
L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 52 of 2010; the test:
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Provided that before carrying out any such test, the
distribution system operator shall serve prior written notice on the
consumer, at least two working days before, of the time, date and
place when such a test is carried out. The contact details of the
relative office in case of queries or related issues shall be made
available to the consumer, also on the aforementioned written
notice.

Result of test. 58. The result of the test shall be binding on the consumer as
Amended by: well as on the distribution system operator, and the consumption of
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. current from the date of the commencement of the period covered
by the account which is challenged and up to the date of the test, or
the removal of the meter for the purpose of testing, shall be
calculated in accordance with the result of such test, and charged
for accordingly.
Fee charged to 59. If a meter, on being tested at the request of the consumer, is
consumer. found to be registering correctly, within a limit of 2 1 / 2 % plus or
Substituted by:
L.N. 84 of 1966. minus, a fee of €70 shall be charged to the consumer.
Amended by:
L.N. 426 of 2007;
L.N. 330 of 2008.
Meters out of 60. When a meter is found out of order, notice thereof shall be
order. given in writing to the consumer, and the meter shall be replaced by
another meter, and a record of the reading of the new meter at the
time of its installation shall be given to the consumer.
Reckoning of 61. (1) The consumption of current in respect of the period
consumption of between the reading immediately preceding the reading in relation
current.
Substituted by: to which the meter is found to be defective and the installation of a
L.N. 88 of 1959. new meter or the repair of the defective meter, as the case may be,
Amended by:
L.N. 99 of 1972; shall be reckoned, as the Chairman may direct, either in accordance
L.N. 125 of 1979; with subregulation (2) or in accordance with subregulation (3).
L.N. 52 of 2010.
(2) Where the Chairman directs that the consumption referred
to in subregulation (1) is to be reckoned in accordance with this
subregulation, such consumption shall be reckoned on the basis of
the average daily rate of consumption -
(a) during the corresponding period of the last preceding
year; or
(b) during the period between the two readings
immediately preceding the reading in relation to which
the meter was found to be defective; or
(c) during the period between the date of the installation
of the new meter or of the repair of the defective
meter, as the case may be, and a subsequent date to be
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determined by the Chairman.

(3) Where the Chairman directs that the consumption referred
to in subregulation (1) is to be reckoned in accordance with this
subregulation, such consumption shall be reckoned on the basis of
the average daily rate of consumption during the period from the
date of the installation of the meter found to be defective or the
date on which the consumer became accountable in respect of the
premises, whichever is the later, and the last day on which in the
opinion of the Chairman the meter was in working order:
Provided that in the case of a consumer who has changed
residence, where the Chairman directs that the consumption is to be
reckoned in accordance with this subregulation, the average daily
rate of consumption in respect of the corresponding period of the
last preceding year at the place in respect of which such consumer
was last accountable prior to the change of residence shall be the
basis on which consumption shall be reckoned.
62. Special readings of meters may be taken on working days Special readings of
at any time specified by consumers. meters.

63. The following fees shall be charged in respect of the Fees charged in
special readings indicated in regulation 62: respect of special
readings.
(a) for a reading taken between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. - €5; Substituted by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
(b) for a reading taken between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. - €15; Amended by:
L.N. 426 of 2007;
(c) for a reading taken between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. - €35. L.N. 330 of 2008.

64. For special readings taken on non-working days the above Special readings
fees shall be doubled. taken on non-
working days.
65. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008). Special readings
rendered necessary
by change in
tenancy.
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979.
66. (1) Accounts shall be made for such period or periods as Accounts.
the distribution system operator may determine either generally or Amended by:
L.N. 35 of 1960;
with respect to any or more consumers or classes of consumers and L.N. 99 of 1972;
shall be presented and collected at the address to which they refer L.N. 17 of 1974;
L.N. 29 of 1999;
unless arrangements are made for their delivery at any other L.N. 132 of 2005;
address, in which case payment shall be made at the office: L.N. 426 of 2007;
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Provided that the distribution system operator may request
p r o v i s i o n a l p a y m e n t o n a c c o u n t f r o m a n y c o n s u m e r. S u c h
provisional payments shall be calculated on the basis of:
(i) the estimated average daily consumption of the
consumer; or
(ii) the estimated average daily consumption of
consumers of a similar class as that consumer:
Provided further that the interval between such requests for
provisional payment may not be less than one month and the
distribution system operator, on a request made by a consumer, may
modify such requests for provisional payment in the light of the
circumstances of the particular case.
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(2 For the purposes of computing any account to be issued to

a consumer, fractions of less than one cent in the total amount due
by the consumer shall not be considered.
(3 Without prejudice to regulation 67, interest at the rate of
0.75% per month, calculated daily, shall be charged to consumers
on all amounts due irrespective of the period to which the bill refers
if the claim is not settled within forty-five days of the date
specified in the bill:
Provided that for all amounts still due at the expiry of the
aforementioned forty-five days interest will only be charged for the
final thirty days of that period and for each additional thirty days,
or part thereof.
Non-payment of 67. If an account or a request for payment, duly presented to a
accounts. consumer, is not paid within fourteen days of its presentation, or if
Substituted by:
L.N. 74 of 1967. the deposit required in terms of regulation 8 is not made within
Amended by: fourteen days of the request, the supply of current to any account
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Substituted by: held by the said consumer may be suspended without any previous
L.N. 132 of 2005. notice being given.
Where access to 68. Whenever access to the premises, for the removal of the
the premises is not main fuses, is not possible either on account of opposition offered
possible.
Amended by: by the consumer, or on account of the premises being found closed
L.N. 125 of 1979. on more than one occasion, the Chairman shall have power to
suspend the supply by disconnecting the installation at the mains,
whether overhead or underground.
Delay of payment. 69. In the event of payment being delayed beyond three
Amended by: months, or earlier if deemed necessary by the Chairman of the
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39. distribution system operator shall have the power to remove the
meter.
Payment 70. When payment is subsequently effected, the distribution
subsequently system operator will reconnect the supply and, or replace the meter
effected.
Amended by: on the next day.
L.N. 125 of 1979.
Substituted by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
Amended by:
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Reconnection fee. 71. Consumers who have their supply suspended in accordance
Substituted by: with the provisions of regulation 67 or regulation 85 shall have to
L.N. 74 of 1967;
L.N. 165 of 1993. pay in advance a reconnection fee of €140, which charge shall be
Amended by: inclusive of all costs of eventual restoration of supply.
L.N. 440 of 2004;
L.N. 426 of 2007;
L.N. 330 of 2008;
L.N. 52 of 2010.
Relief from 72. A consumer shall not be relieved from his liability for the
liability. payment of meter charge or cost of current in respect of any
Amended by:
L.N. 17 of 1974; premises occupied by him unless and until he has given notice in
L.N. 125 of 1979; writing to the Chairman of his intention to discontinue the use of
L.N. 52 of 2010;
XXXIV. 2014.39. electricity from such a date as shall be stated by him and has paid
any amount that may be due by the consumer under these
regulations:
Provided that the distribution system operator may, as from
the date established in such notice, discontinue the supply of
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electricity and remove the meter.

73. (Deleted by L.N. 52 of 2010). Discontinuance of

supply.
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979.
74. The following annual charges shall be made for the issue Generation of
and renewal of a licence for the use of generator sets granted under electricity under
licence and fees in
the Regulator for Energy and Water Services Act: respect thereof.
Added by:
standby and working generators: G.N. 34 of 1947.
Substituted by:
of a capacity of 15 KVA and over - €116.47 per L.N. 165 of 1993.
annum; Amended by:
L.N. 426 of 2007;
of a capacity under 15 KVA - €23.29 per annum. XXV. 2015.41.
Cap. 545.
75. (Deleted by L.N. 52 of 2010). Licence to generate
electricity.
76. (Deleted by L.N. 52 of 2010). Regulations to be
complied with.
77. The starting and accelerating current drawn from the line Electric motors.
shall not exceed two-and-a-half times full-load current for motors
of 2 BHP to 10 BHP, and twice full-load current for motors rated 12
BHP to 40 BHP.
78. It shall be at the discretion of the distribution system Motors rated at
operator to specify the current-limiting conditions under which a over 40 BHP.
Amended by:
supply will be given for the purpose of running motors rated at over L.N. 125 of 1979;
40 BHP. XXXIV. 2014.39.

79. Motors rated above 11/2 BHP shall be of the 3 phase, 3 wire Motors rated above
type wherever in the opinion of the distribution system operator a 3 11/2 BHP.
phase supply is readily available. Where a 3 phase supply is not so Substituted by:
G.N. 339 of 1955.
readily available, the distribution system operator shall decide Amended by:
whether to permit the use of a single-phase motor or to cause or L.N. 125 of 1979;
require the extension of the 3 phase mains. Single-phase motors XXXIV. 2014.39.
rated at 3 BHP or over will only be permitted in exceptional cases.
80. Direct "across-the-line" starting will not be allowed for 3 "Across-the-line"
phase motors at more than 2 BHP. The starting current of a starting.
Substituted by:
s i n g l e -p h a s e m o t o r s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o t h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e G.N. 399 of 1955.
distribution system operator. Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979;
XXXIV. 2014.39.
81. The provisions of regulations 77, 79 and 80 shall not Non-operation of
operate where the Chairman is for good reason satisfied that their regulations 77, 79
and 80.
requirements may be waived. Added by:
L.N. 35 of 1960.
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979.
82. An apparatus inhibiting automatic restarting of motors is to Apparatus
be provided wherever such restart may cause danger. inhibiting
automatic
restarting.
Added by:
L.N. 165 of 1993.
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Access to 83. (1) Subject to the provisions of regulation 83A, consumers
premises. shall at all reasonable times allow access to their premises to
Substituted by:
L.N. 88 of 1959. officials of the distribution system operator for the purposes of -
Amended by:
L.N. 35 of 1960; (a) inspecting or testing the installation of electrical
L.N. 17 of 1974; appliances; or
L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 52 of 2010; (b) reading, testing, removing or replacing the meter; or
XXXIV. 2014.39.
(c) removing or replacing the main fuses; or
(d) inspecting, removing, altering or replacing any other
portion of the service belonging to the distribution
system operator; or
(e) enabling them to carry out inspections of the premises
for the purpose of ascertaining the load in lighting or
horse power installed in the premises;
(f) installing, inspecting, testing, replacing, removing or
doing any other work as may be deemed necessary by
the distribution system operator on a smart meter, or
any related works.
(2) Any person who, without reasonable excuse -
(a) refuses to admit into any premises occupied by him an
official of the distribution system operator who seeks
admission thereto for the purpose of doing anything
which he is authorised or required to do under these
regulations; or
(b) hinders or obstructs any official of the distribution
system operator in the performance of his duties,
shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations.
Notification of 83A. (1) Prior to installing or doing any other work relating to
appointments to smart meters on the premises of a consumer, the distribution system
install, etc., smart
meters. operator shall notify in writing the consumer of the date of the
Added by: appointment when such work shall be undertaken by the
L.N. 52 of 2010.
Amended by: distribution system operator at the premises of the consumer:
XXXIV. 2014.39. Provided that in notifying an appointment, the distribution
system operator shall endeavour to provide the consumer with an
approximate indication of the time of the appointment.
(2) A notification of an appointment shall be communicated to
the consumer at least four working days prior to the date proposed
for the undertaking of the said works and shall clearly state the
purpose of the appointment providing the consumer with contact
details to communicate with a representative of the distribution
system operator in case of queries.
(3) The consumer may request the distribution system operator
to reschedule any such appointment:
Provided that such a rescheduled appointment shall be held
within a period of fifteen working days from the date of the
appointment originally notified by the distribution system operator
to the consumer:
Provided further that the consumer shall, under pain of
nullity, communicate his request for a rescheduling at least two
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working days before the scheduled day for the appointment

communicated to him by the distribution system operator.
(4) The consumer may request a rescheduling of the
appointment beyond the period of fifteen working days if he
provides the distribution system operator with written
documentation which demonstrates that the consumer shall not be
able to be present within such a period due to any of the following
reasons:
(a) his ill-health conditions or those relating to a close
family member;
(b) the death of a close family member;
(c) travel reasons;
(d) jury service;
(e) at the discretion of the Chairman:
Provided that in no instance may the consumer request a
rescheduling beyond the period of sixty working days from the date
of the original appointment.
(5) Where the consumer requests the distribution system
operator to reschedule an appointment in any of the following
instances:
(a) between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on any day from
Monday to Friday, not being a public holiday, and not
beyond the period of fifteen working days of the first
scheduled visit, the distribution system operator shall
not issue any charges;
(b) between 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm on any day from
Monday to Friday not being a public holiday, or
between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm on a Saturday, as long as
the appointment is not beyond the period of fifteen
working days of the first scheduled visit, the
distribution system operator may issue a charge
equivalent to an after hours fee of €10; and, or
(c) between 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 pm on a Sunday or a public
holiday, or beyond the period of fifteen working days
of the first notified visit, the distribution system
operator may issue a charge equivalent to an after
hours fee of €25.
(6) The consumer shall be refunded any after hours fee paid to
the distribution system operator for an appointment held in
a c c o r d a n c e wi t h t h i s r e g u l a t i o n i f t h e c o n s u m e r r e q u e s t e d
rescheduling because of any of the following:
(a) performance of jury service;
(b) a court summons;
(c) travel abroad;
(d) a previously scheduled medical appointment, whether
of the consumer or of a close family member who
needs to be accompanied by the consumer;
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(e) where the consumer is undergoing medical treatment

or a close family member is undergoing medical
treatment which necessitates the presence of the
consumer; or
(f) at the discretion of the Chairman:
Provided that in any of the instances listed in this
subregulation, the distribution system operator may require the
consumer to furnish proof as it may reasonably require to
substantiate the reason why the consumer is requesting a
rescheduling of the appointment.
(7) Without prejudice to the provisions of this regulation, an
appointment scheduled in accordance with this regulation which is
not honored by the consumer shall, for the purposes of these
regulations, be considered to be an unsuccessful scheduled visit.

Failure to afford 84. Where a consumer, after being given reasonable notice,
facilities for fails to afford facilities to an official of the distribution system
reading of meters.
Substituted by: operator for the reading of meters the Chairman, saving the
L.N. 88 of 1959; provisions of regulations 83 and 85, shall charge the consumer the
L.N. 66 of 1974.
Amended by: meter charge as applicable but shall not, in the absence of a
L.N. 125 of 1979; reasonable explanation for such failure, credit the consumer with
L.N. 117 of 1981; any free consumption for periods during which the premises were
XXXIV. 2014.39.
not open for the taking of meter readings.
Suspension of 85. The Chairman shall have power to suspend the supply if
supply. access to any premises for the purposes stated in regulations 83 or
Amended by:
L.N. 125 of 1979; 84 is refused or rendered difficult or impossible or if the consumer
L.N. 52 of 2010; does not comply with the requirements of regulation 51 after being
XXXIV. 2014.39. given two months notice in writing to carry out the necessary
alterations as required by the distribution system operator to be
compliant with that regulation:
Provided that for the purposes of this regulation, access
shall be deemed to have been refused, if the distribution system
operator, or its representatives, for any reason whatsoever, are not
afforded access to premises in terms of regulations 83 or 84,
notwithstanding their reasonable efforts to notify the consumer or
the occupant of the premises of their requirement to enter the
premises.

Replacement of 86. Where the repairs consist only in the replacement of fuses,
fuses. a fee of four euro and sixty-six cents (€4.66) will be charged.
Amended by:
L.N. 74 of 1967;
L.N. 165 of 1993;
L.N. 426 of 2007.
Restrictions on use 87. (Deleted by Legal Notice 330 of 2008).
of supply.
Added by:
L.N. 11 of 1980.
Amended by:
L.N. 102 of 1981.
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88. (1) Where duly authorised representatives of the Tampered meters,

distribution system operator are reasonably satisfied that an theft of electricity
and unregistered
electricity meter has been tampered with or that a consumer or a consumption.
person has obtained an unlawful supply of electricity, or that a Added by:
L.N. 18 of 2006.
consumer or a person is responsible for theft of electricity, the Amended by:
distribution system operator shall have the right to: XXXIV. 2014.39;
L.N. 308 of 2014;
(a) immediately suspend the supply of electricity to the L.N. 390 of 2014.
relative meter that was tampered with or to the
consumer or person it deems responsible for obtaining
the unlawful supply or for the theft and to continue
with the suspension until such time as the consumer or
person responsible settles all dues to the distribution
system operator or, if such person disputes the fact or
the amount due by him, until such time as the dispute
is settled; and
(b) demand in writing the payment, by the consumer or
persons concerned, of the amount which is calculated
by the distribution system operator to be due to it for
the supply of electricity obtained in the unlawful
manner mentioned in this regulation, which amount
shall be based on a maximum period of five years,
with interests calculated on the basis of the rate
established by regulation 66(3), and interest will
continue to accrue until all dues are finally settled; and
(c) demand the additional payment of a settlement charge
for potential damages suffered by the distribution
system operator equivalent to 200% of the amount due
for the supply of electricity obtained in an unlawful
manner; and
(d) demand the fee due to the distribution system operator
for the removal of the tampered meter and where
applicable the re-installation of an electricity meter;
and
(e) refuse to restore the supply of electricity before all
amounts due by the consumer as prescribed by
paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) have been paid or a
written agreement for their payment has been made
with the distribution system operator.
(2) The findings in terms of subregulation (1)(a) and the sums
due to the distribution system operator in terms of subregulation
(1)(b), (c) and (d) shall be served in writing to the consumer or to
the person concerned either by registered mail or by official letter
filed in court, and any consumer or person wanting to contest the
findings or any amount due shall do so by filing a claim in the
Arbitration Tribunal as provided for in Schedule IV to the Cap. 387.
Arbitration Act:
Provided that the criminal proceedings that may be
instituted against the consumer or person concerned under the
Criminal Code or any other law, shall be independent of the above- Cap. 9.
mentioned procedures, but no civil action for the recovery of the
amounts due to the distribution system operator shall be instituted
against the consumer or person concerned if such consumer or
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person concerned agrees to pay the distribution system operator the

amounts due in terms of subregulation (1)(b) to (d):
Provided further that the Chairman of the distribution
system operator shall, in his absolute discretion:
(a) waive criminal proceedings against any person or
consumer as aforesaid;
(b) for good and sufficient cause to be stated in writing,
alter, vary or do away with altogether the effects of
any provision of this regulation with respect to any
individual consumer or person or any particular class
of consumers or persons.
(3) In the event that an offender is a repeat offender in that the
said person had been on a previous occasion already found by the
distribution system operator according to the provisions of this
regulation to be responsible for theft of electricity or of having
obtained an unlawful supply of electricity, on the second offence
the settlement charge to make good for any potential damages
suffered by the distribution system operator shall amount to twice
the charge which would have been due had the said offence been
the first offence.
(4) In the event that an offender is a repeat offender in that the
said person had been on at least two previous occasions already
found by the distribution system operator according to the
provisions of this regulation to be responsible for theft of
electricity or of having obtained an unlawful supply of electricity,
the settlement charge to make good for any potential damages
suffered by the distribution system operator shall amount to the
charge which would have been due had the said offence been the
first offence multiplied by the number of times that the offender
was found responsible for theft of electricity or of having obtained
an unlawful supply of electricity as aforesaid.
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FIRST SCHEDULE Added by:

L.N. 35 of 1960.
(Regulation 36) Amended by:
L.N. 49 of 1972;
L.N. 99 of 1972.
Substituted by:
L.N. 17 of 1974.
Amended by:
L.N. 119 of 1974.
L.N. 92 of 1975;
L.N. 12 of 1979;
L.N. 38 of 1979;
L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 103 of 1980.
Substituted by:
L.N. 27 of 1999.
Amended by:
L.N. 132 of 2005;
L.N. 409 of 2005;
L.N. 37 of 2006;
L.N. 109 of 2006;
L.N. 138 of 2006;
L.N. 172 of 2006;
L.N. 236 of 2006;
L.N. 283 of 2006;
L.N 12 of 2007;
L.N. 45 of 2007;
L.N. 249 of 2007.
Substituted by:
L.N. 426 of 2007.
Amended by:
L.N. 187 of 2008.
Substituted by:
L.N. 330 of 2008.
Amended by:
L.N. 338 of 2008;
L.N. 164 of 2009;
L.N. 34 of 2010;
L.N. 103 of 2012;
L.N. 108 of 2014;
XXXIV. 2014.39.

A Residential Premises Service shall be billed, for any period or periods as the
distribution system operator may, from time to time determine, in accordance with
the following charges and tariffs:
1) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Residential
Premises Service shall be subject to the following Annual Service Charge:
(a) up to the 31st December 2008 a charge of €27.95, irrespective of
whether the service is a Single Phase Service or a Three Phase Service;
and
(b) from the 1st January 2009 a charge of €65 for a Single Phase Service
and a charge of €195 for a Three Phase Service; and
2) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations, a
Residential Premises Service shall be subject to the following Consumption Tariff
based on a cumulative consumption per annum and which may be billed on a pro
rata basis:
i) For every kWh of the first 2,000 kWh ................... €0.1047; and
ii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ................... €0.1298; and
iii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ................... €0.1607; and
iv) For every kWh of the next 10,000 kWh ................. €0.3420; and
v) For every kWh of the remaining consumption ....... €0.6076.
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3) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Residential

Premises Three Phase Service exceeding 60 Amps per phase shall also be subject to
a Maximum Demand Tariff at the rate of €21.05 per annum per kW of the Maximum
Demand in any period during the year.
4) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations, a Residential
Premises Service, which is provided to the primary residence of an individual, shall be
eligible for an Eco Reduction of the amount due for consumption of electricity for the
billing period in question, which shall be calculated in accordance with the following rates,
on a pro rata basis of the relative annual cumulative consumption:
i) (Deleted by L.N. 164 of 2009);
ii) If only one individual is registered on a Residential Premises Service,
the Service shall be eligible for an eco-reduction of 25% of all the
amount due for consumption of electricity for the billing period in
question if the consumption shall not exceed the pro rata equivalent
consumption of 2,000 kWh per annum; or
iii) If more then one individual is registered on a Residential Premises
Service, the Service shall be eligible for the following Eco Reduction:
(a) if the consumption, for the billing period in question, shall not
exceed the pro rata equivalent of 1,000 kWh per annum per
individual registered, an eco reduction of 25% of all the amount
due for consumption of electricity for the period in question; or
(b if the consumption, for the billing period in question, shall exceed
the pro rata equivalent of 1,000 kWh per annum per individual
registered but shall not exceed or be equal to, the pro rata
equivalent consumption of 1,750 kWh per annum per individual
registered, an eco reduction of 25% for that part of the
consumption which is the pro rata equivalent of 1,000 kWh per
annum per individual registered and of 15% for the remainder
which is the pro rata equivalent consumption of up to 750 kWh
per annum per individual registered for the period in question:
Provided that no one individual shall be registered on more than one Service at the same
time and that the Eco Reduction shall only apply to the primary residence of an individual
registered under regulation 36(6):
Provided further that an Eco Reduction shall only be calculated on the basis of an
Actual Reading of the consumption taken by a representative of the distribution
system operator or by a Consumer Reading provided to a representative of the
distribution system operator through an established procedure, by the consumer
registered on the Service, and notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, if an
Actual Reading or a Consumer Reading as defined in this proviso shall not be
available for the billing period in question, the Service’s eligibility for an Eco
Reduction for that billing period shall be forfeited permanently.
5) All the above rates are inclusive of Value Added Tax.
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SECOND SCHEDULE Added by:

L.N. 35 of 1960.
(Regulation 36) Amended by:
L.N. 21 of 1967;
L.N. 49 of 1972;
L.N. 99 of 1972.
Substituted by:
L.N. 17 of 1974;
L.N. 119 of 1974.
Amended by:
L.N. 92 of 1975;
L.N. 12 of 1979;
L.N. 125 of 1979;
L.N. 103 of 1980.
Substituted by:
L.N. 56 of 1983.
Amended by:
L.N. 172 of 1990;
L.N. 27 of 1999;
L.N. 99 of 2003;
L.N. 132 of 2005;
L.N. 409 of 2005;
L.N. 37 of 2006;
L.N. 109 of 2006;
L.N. 138 of 2006;
L.N. 172 of 2006;
L.N. 236 of 2006;
L.N. 283 of 2006;
L.N. 12 of 2007;
L.N. 45 of 2007;
L.N. 249 of 2007.
Substituted by:
L.N. 426 of 2007.
Amended by:
L.N. 187 of 2008.
Substituted by:
L.N. 330 of 2008.
Amended by:
L.N. 164 of 2009;
L.N. 34 of 2010;
XXXIV. 2014.39;
L.N. 107 of 2015.

A Non-Residential Premises Service shall be billed for any period or periods as

the distribution system operator may from time to time determine, in accordance
with the following charges and tariffs:
1) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Non-
Residential Single Phase Service shall be subject to an annual Service Charge of
€120 and a Non-Residential Three Phase Service shall be subject to an annual
Service Charge of €360.
2) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations, a Non-
Residential Premises Service shall be subject to one of the following Consumption
Tariffs based on a cumulative consumption per annum and subject to the relative
conditions and which may be billed on a pro rata basis:
a) Electricity consumption will be metered in kWh and will be billed at the
following tariffs:
i) For every kWh of the first 2,000 kWh ............ € 0.1215; and
ii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1275; and
iii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1373; and
iv) For every kWh of the next 10,000 kWh .......... € 0.1485; and
v) For every kWh of the next 40,000 kWh .......... € 0.1613; and
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vi) For every kWh of the next 40,000 kWh .......... € 0.1500; and
vii) For every kWh of the next 900,000 kWh ........ € 0.1403; and
viii) For every kWh of the next 4,000,000 kWh ..... € 0.1275; and
ix) For every kWh of the remaining consumption € 0.1080; or
b) The registered consumer on a Non-Residential Premises Service with a
consumption exceeding 5,000,000 kWh may apply to be billed at day and
night kWh rates at the following tariffs:
day consumption shall be subject to the following tariff:
i) For every kWh of the first 2,000 kWh ............ € 0.1230; and
ii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1290; and
iii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1388; and
iv) For every kWh of the next 10,000 kWh .......... € 0.1500; and
v) For every kWh of the next 40,000 kWh .......... € 0.1628; and
vi) For every kWh of the next 40,000 kWh .......... € 0.1515; and
vii) For every kWh of the next 900,000 kWh ........ € 0.1418; and
viii) For every kWh of the next 4,000,000 kWh ..... € 0.1290; and
ix) For every kWh of the remaining consumption € 0.1095; and
night consumption shall be subject to the following tariff:
i) For every kWh of the first 2,000 kWh ............ € 0.0953; and
ii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1013; and
iii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1110 and
iv) For every kWh of the next 10,000 kWh .......... € 0.1223; and
v) For every kWh of the next 40,000 kWh .......... € 0.1350; and
vi) For every kWh of the next 40,000 kWh .......... € 0.1238; and
vii) For every kWh of the next 900,000 kWh ........ € 0.1140; and
viii) For every kWh of the next 4,000,000 kWh ..... € 0.1013; and
ix) For every kWh of the remaining consumption € 0.0818; or
c) The registered consumer on a Non-Residential Premises Service that is
rated above 100 Amps per phase may apply to be meter and billed in kVAh
at the following tariffs:
i) For every kVAh of the first 2,000 kVAh .......... € 0.1118; and
ii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000 kVAh ......... € 0.1170; and
iii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000 kVAh ......... € 0.1260; and
iv) For every kVAh of the next 10,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1365; and
v) For every kVAh of the next 40,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1485; and
vi) For every kVAh of the next 40,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1380; and
vii) For every kVAh of the next 900,000 kVAh ...... € 0.1290; and
viii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000,000 kVAh ... € 0.1170; and
ix) For every kVAh of the remaining consumption € 0.0990; or
d) The registered consumer on a Non-Residential Premises Service that is
rated above 100 Amps per phase and has a consumption exceeding
5,500,000 kVAh may apply to be billed at day and night kVAh rates at the
following tariffs:
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day consumption shall be subject to the following tariff:

i) For every kVAh of the first 2,000 kVAh ......... € 0.1113; and
ii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000 kVAh ......... € 0.1185; and
iii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000 kVAh ......... € 0.1275; and
iv) For every kVAh of the next 10,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1380; and
v) For every kVAh of the next 40,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1500; and
vi) For every kVAh of the next 40,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1395; and
vii) For every kVAh of the next 900,000 kVAh ..... € 0.1305; and
viii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000,000 kVAh .. € 0.1185; and
ix) For every kVAh of the remaining consumption € 0.1005; and
night consumption shall be subject to the following tariff:
i) For every kVAh of the first 2,000 kVAh ......... € 0.0855; and
ii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000 kVAh ......... € 0.0908; and
iii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000 kVAh ......... € 0.0998; and
iv) For every kVAh of the next 10,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1103; and
v) For every kVAh of the next 40,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1223; and
vi) For every kVAh of the next 40,000 kVAh ....... € 0.1118; and
vii) For every kVAh of the next 900,000 kVAh ..... € 0.1028; and
viii) For every kVAh of the next 4,000,000 kVAh .. € 0.0908; and
ix) For every kVAh of the remaining consumption € 0.0728.
3) (Deleted by L.N. 164 of 2009)
4) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Non-
Residential Premises Three Phase Service exceeding 60 Amps per phase shall also
be subject to a Maximum Demand Tariff at the following rates:
i) If consumption does not exceed or is equal to 5,000,000 kW, at a rate of
€20.50 per kW of the Maximum Demand in any period during the year;
ii) If consumption does not exceed or is equal to 5,500,000 kVA, at a rate
of €19.20 per kVA of the Maximum Demand in any period during the
year;
iii) If consumption exceeds 5,000,000 kW or 5,500,000 kVA, at a rate of
€17.20 of the Maximum Demand in any period during the year.
5) All the above rates are exclusive of Value Added Tax.
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Added by: THIRD SCHEDULE

L.N. 164 of 2009.
Amended by: (Regulation 36)
L.N. 34 of 2010;
L.N. 103 of 2012;
L.N. 108 of 2014;
XXXIV. 2014.39.

A Domestic Premises Service shall be billed, for any period or periods as the
distribution system operator may, from time to time determine, in accordance with
the following charges and tariffs:
1) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Domestic
Premises Service shall be subject to the following Annual Service Charge:
(a) A charge of €65 for a Single Phase Service and a charge of €195 for a
Three Phase Service; and
2) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Domestic
Premises Service shall be subject to the following Consumption Tariff based on a
cumulative consumption per annum and which may be billed on a pro rata basis:
i) For every kWh of the first 2,000 kWh ............ € 0.1365; and
ii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.1673; and
iii) For every kWh of the next 4,000 kWh ............ € 0.2023; and
iv) For every kWh of the next 10,000 kWh .......... € 0.4180; and
v) For every kWh of the remaining consumption € 0.6860.
3) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these regulations a Domestic
Premises Three Phase Service exceeding 60 Amps per phase shall also be subject to
a Maximum Demand Tariff at the rate of €21.05 per annum per kW of the Maximum
Demand in any period during the year.
4) All the above rates are inclusive of Value Added Tax.
5) (Deleted by Legal Notice 103 of 2012).