FAQ's

At Faros we have a wealth of experience and knowledge but there may be some questions you would like a quick answer to and below are a number of questions and answers we hope you find useful.  If you would like further clarification or have a specific query you are looking for a solution to, please contact us directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is ESOS?

ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is an energy assessment scheme that is mandatory for large organisations in the UK with more than 250 employees, turnover in excess of €50m and an annual balance sheet total of €43m. The Environment Agency is the UK scheme administrator and reporting is required every 4 years, the current deadline being 5th December 2019.

  • What is a smart meter?

A smart meter is an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy and communicates the information to the electricity supplier for monitoring and billing. Smart meters typically record energy hourly or more frequently, and report at least daily.

  • What are degree days?

A degree day is a measure of heating or cooling used to determine the heating requirements of buildings, representing a fall of one degree below a specified average outdoor temperature (usually 18°C or 65°F) for one day.

  • What are the requirements for a meter for tenant recharging?

Any meter used for billing purposes must be of an approved pattern or type. It’s important to use Ofgem\MID approved meters. Compliant with current legislation and governed by the 1989 Electricity Act, only meters that meet the Ofgem\MID standards can be used.

  • What is a CT ratio?

CT - Current Transformers allow large loads to be measured by reducing the level of current passing through the meter to a manageable level. An example CT Ratio is 200/5 that means that for every 200 amps of current received, only 5 amps are passed the meter.

  • What is HH data?

Half-hourly data is a record of the energy used in every half-hour period of every day. Half-hourly data is a common form of interval energy data. It is collected by a half-hourly meter, which, every half-hour, records how much energy was used in the previous half-hour.

Definitions & Acronyms

AMR – Automatic Meter Reading - AMR is the term given to a metering system that provides meter readings remotely.

Capacity - Capacity is the maximum electric output a generator can produce under specific conditions.

CHP – Combined Heat and Power - A combined heat and power (CHP) system generates both electrical power and heat from a single fuel (e.g. natural gas). 

COP3 - Those sites with demand greater than 1 MW with two meters installed (main and check) supply with three feeds of data (kW, lag, lead).

COP5 - Those customers with demand between 100 kW and 1 MW.

CoMC - Process used to change the measurement class of a metering point.

COT – Change of Tenancy - Moving into or out of a premise is known as a Change of Tenancy in the business energy market.  It is also an obligation on a business moving into or out of a premise to keep the incumbent supplier of the premise fully informed of their contractual situation.

DNO – Distribution Network Operator - Companies that are responsible for operating the networks which connect electricity consumers to the national transmission system and provide interconnection with embedded generation.

MPAN – Meter Point Administration Number - Supply Number or S-Number, is a 21-digit reference used in Great Britain to uniquely identify electricity supply points. 

MD – Maximum Demand - The highest demand will go to in any given period.

Power Factor - The amount of energy lagging or leading at site (i.e. energy being lost at site through inefficiencies in the systems).



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