Meter operator
A Meter Operator or MOP is a type of organization in the UK energy industry that is responsible for installing and maintaining electricity and gas meters. Since 1998 there has been full competition for MOPs. This means that a supplier can choose the MOP for a particular supply, or the customer can contract with a MOP and instruct their supplier to use their choosen MOP.
There is a requirement for all UK electricity meters to undergo a health, safety and security inspection and meter reading every 2 years.[1][2]
Electricity meters need to be replaced every 10 to 30 years, depending on the model.[3]
See also
A typical MOP: Seimens
References
- ^ Supplier Standard Licence Condition 12 "Ofgem SLC".
- ^ Elexon (2006). "SLR Metering Workgroup" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-06-09.
- ^ NMO Certification
- "National Measurement Office". Retrieved 2009-06-08.
- "Association of Meter Operators". Retrieved 2009-06-08.
External links
- AMO, Trade Association of MOPs, includes contact details for members and FAQs
- UPL (Utility Partnership Limited), a MOP
- bglobal plc, a MOP
- IMServ, a MOP