Electricity Metering Operative accreditation allows organisations to install, replace, repair, and maintain electricity metering equipment under the REC.
An Electricity Metering Operative (EMO) is an entity approved under the REC Metering Accreditation Schedule to perform physical metering work including installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of electricity meters.
| Role | Scope |
|---|---|
| MEM | Metering Equipment Manager - owns/manages meters |
| MOP | Meter Operator - appointed by supplier |
| EMO | Performs the physical metering work |
A MOP/MEM can either be EMO-qualified themselves or contract with a third-party EMO.
To become a Safe Isolation Provider (SIP), an organisation must:
If an organisation wishes to perform physical SIP work itself, it needs EMO accreditation. Otherwise, it can instruct a third-party EMO.
EMO qualification requires:
EMOs are qualified to:
Safe Isolation Provider accreditation enables Metering Equipment Managers to legally de-energise and re-energise electricity supplies without DNO appointments.
Meter Operators are appointed by electricity suppliers to manage metering equipment including installation, maintenance, and data collection.
The Retail Energy Code governs retail energy market operations in Great Britain, setting rules for suppliers, meter operators, and data exchange.
The cut-out or service head is the point where the DNO's electricity supply terminates and the customer's installation begins, containing the main service fuse.