UTILITIES acronymS KEY


Electric

Acroynm Description Acroynm Description
DNO Distribution Network Operator KVA Kilo Volt Amperes
iDNO Independent Distribution Network Operator MVA Mega Volt Amperes
ICP Independent Connections Provider AC Alternating Current
LV Low Voltage S/S Substation
HV High Voltage PMT Pole Mounted Transformer
ELV Extra High Voltage

Water

Acroynm Description Acroynm Description
SLO Self Lay Option WRAS Water Regulation Advisory Scheme
Incumbent Local Water and/or Sewerage Company NAV Water and/or wastewater provider

Gas

Acroynm Description Acroynm Description
GDN Gas Distribution Network LP Low Pressure
iGT Independent Gas Transporter MP Medium Pressure
UIP Utility Infrastructure Provider IP Intermediate Pressure
PRS Pressure Reducing Station (Governor) HP High Pressure

others

Acroynm Description Acroynm Description
PES Premier Energy Services CATV Cable Television
PE Polyethylene FTTP Fibre to the Premise
DI Ductile Iron FTTC Fibre to the Cabinet
ST Steel L/min Litres per minute
CI Cast Iron H&S Health & Safety
SI Spun Iron HPPE High Performance Polyethylene
MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene HBF House Builders Federation
TPO Tree Preservation Order TBC To be Confirmed
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic N/A Not Applicable