
1

Request a supply
In the My supplies section of the Private Area you can request your new supply.
What information will we ask for?
– Personal details (name, NIF, e-mail address, telephone number)
– Details of the Supply Point
Remember! The application must comply with the legal requirements for the process to be valid.
2

Send the necessary information
In order to assess your request, we will sometimes need additional information about the supply point. In these cases, we will tell you everything we need you to send us.
You can send us the information via the website.
3

Accept the technical and financial terms and conditions
Once we have assessed your request, we will send you the technical and financial terms and conditions of the works to be carried out to connect the supply, indicating the work we will need to do ourselves and the work you can pay a specialised installation company to do.
Once you accept these terms and make the payment, we will get to work.
4

Choose a supply company, sign a contract and enjoy the service
When we finish our work, we will let you know that your installation is ready and tell you your CUPS number (Universal Supply Point Code), which is essential for contracting an electricity supply.
Finally, choose a supply company
(you can find them on the CNMC website at www.cnmc.es), sign a contract and enjoy the electricity supply.
What types of supplies can you order?
Residential use
- Single-family home: supply for a single home, either isolated or within a community.
- Block of flats: supply for multi-dwelling buildings. Submit a single application for the whole building.
- Group of single-family homes: supply for several single-family homes. Submit a single application for all homes.
- Supplies in existing buildings: supply for a home in a building where other supplies already exist.
On-street supply
Permanent supply located on the public street to supply any type of street furniture that requires connection to the electricity grid. E.g. street lighting, traffic lights, monuments, fountains, etc.
By calling our free phone number 900 111 999
Non-Residential Use
- Office building: supply for multi-office buildings. Submit a single application for the whole building.
- Commercial use: any supply for tertiary use, such as shops, hotels, etc.
- Industrial supply (one supply): supply for an industrial unit.
- Industrial supply (various supplies): supply for various industrial units. Submit a single application for all units.
- Agricultural use: supplies for irrigation, lighting, sheds, etc. on a non-residential and non-industrial property.
Electric vehicle charging
Supply for an electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Special guarantee
Complementary supply associated with an existing main supply on the same property that is requested to ensure continuity of supply.
It may be:
- Relief: if the requested power is between 15% and 24% of the power of the main supply.
- Reserve: if the requested power is between 25% and 49% of the power of the main supply.
- Duplicate: if the power requested is equal to or greater than 50% of the power of the main supply.
Uso residencial
Supply for an area to be developed, involving a change of cadastral use, equipped with services according to an urban development plan.
Suministro de obra
Temporary and provisional supply for construction works: For executing new buildings, repair, modification, extension, or demolition of existing buildings, excavation work, or similar activities.
Contingent supplies
Temporary supply for events such as fairs, festivals, stages for orchestras, marquees, non-permanent markets, etc.
The duration of a contingent supply is 2 years and you have to apply 40 days in advance.
To apply for it, please call our free phone number 900 111 999.
Find out how much it costs to connect to the grid or increase your power
Whenever you request a new power supply point, reactivate an existing connection or increase your power you have to pay so-called rights of connection, hook-up, installation verification and actions on measurement and control equipment, which are regulated by Royal Decree 1048/2013 of 27 December (Articles 24, 25 and 29). Read more
Current legislation
Below you can find a list with part of the legislation that may be applied.
- Royal Decree 1955/2000, of 1 December, regulating the activities of transportation, distribution, marketing, supply and procedures for authorising electricity facilities.
- Royal Decree 1110/2007, of 24 August, approving the unified Regulation on electrical system measurement points.
- Royal Decree 1183/2020, of 29 December, on access and connection to electricity transmission and distribution grids.
- Royal Decree 1048/2013>, of 27 December, establishing the methodology for calculating electrical energy distribution remuneration.
- Royal Decree-Law 23/2020, of 23 June, approving measures regarding energy and in other areas to stimulate economic recovery.
- Act 24/2013, of 26 December, on the Electricity Sector.
Applicable UFD regulations
Below you can find a list with part of the legislation that may be applied.
- IT.07971 Technical Requirements for Connection of High Voltage Installations with Un > 36kV.
- IT.07972 Technical Requirements for Connection of High Voltage Installations with Un ≤ 36kV.
- IT.07981 Technical Requirements for Energy Measurement in High Voltage Networks with Un > 1kV in Electrical Substations.
- IT.07982 Technical Requirements for Energy Measurement in High Voltage Networks with Un ≤ 36kV.
- IT.07986 Types, Measurement Schemes, and Connection Schemes for Self-Consumption in Low Voltage.
- IT.07985 Types, Measurement Schemes, and Connection Schemes for Self-Consumption in High Voltage with Un ≤ 36kV.
- IT.07986 Types, Measurement Schemes, and Connection Schemes for Self-Consumption in Low Voltage.
- IT.10684 Modular Boxes and Sets for Low Voltage Link Installations.
- IT.10657 Boxes for High Voltage Measurement Installations.