What is a DNO?

Distribution Network Operator (DNO)

The Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is the company that is licensed to distribute electricity by OFGEM. The DNO is responsible for getting the electricity from the National Grid to homes and businesses. They do not supply electricity themselves, the electricity is supplied by your electricity supply company who use the distribution network to get the electricity to your home or business. They are also responsible for allocating the core MPAN and operating and administering a Meter Point Administration System that manages the details relating to each supply point

The DNO's replace the old regional Electricity Boards, there are 14 areas and 7 company groups that hold the licences. Details of the areas and company details with links to their webites can be seen in the following map and table.



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