Hello,
I have a somewhat unusual question for you.
We are building three terraced houses within the family and have to pay connection fees for electricity three times—one for each house—even though a shared meter box with three meters was planned. The utility company refuses to consider this and insists that each house must be connected separately.
Is there any alternative? What can be done? Or do we really have to pay more than 10,000€ just for the connection?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
edis
I have a somewhat unusual question for you.
We are building three terraced houses within the family and have to pay connection fees for electricity three times—one for each house—even though a shared meter box with three meters was planned. The utility company refuses to consider this and insists that each house must be connected separately.
Is there any alternative? What can be done? Or do we really have to pay more than 10,000€ just for the connection?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
edis
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NorbertKoch30 Jan 2012 20:30Hello,
unfortunately, you have no legal option here. Three plots mean three separate utility connections.
Maybe try discussing it again with the utility company.
Best regards
unfortunately, you have no legal option here. Three plots mean three separate utility connections.
Maybe try discussing it again with the utility company.
Best regards
B
Bauexperte31 Jan 2012 13:08Hello,
Even on a single lot, all buildings must be individually supplied. Please remember one thing – you are currently building within the family, but what if, for whatever reason, one of the houses is rented out or sold in the medium term? Do you want to deal with disputes over consumption costs with tenants or buyers forever? You will probably be thankful later that each house has its own individual supply. 😉
Yes, there is another option, at least in Germany. I believe there are similar solutions in Austria as well.
You can build the terraced houses as *one* single building, meaning: there is a shared entrance, and from there the individual accesses to the apartments lead off. For example: an entrance at the front, followed by a corridor with the apartments branching off to the left, center, and right. This is technically referred to as "separately subdivided into dwelling units."
The drawback is the design. You lose space due to the internal access layout, and you need to create a common utility room (HAR) accessible to all parties (technical equipment). This is less of a problem with a basement – on the ground floor it can often be a challenge for the planner, because the utility room cannot be sized too small and must be accessible at all times independently for all parties. This room houses all the technical equipment for all 3 units: one larger heat generator for the three apartments, meter cabinets for all three, and meters for all three units. Additionally, stronger sound insulation must be considered.
Best regards
edis schrieb:
we are building 3 terraced houses within the family and have to pay connection fees for electricity three times, one for each house, even though a shared meter cabinet with 3 meters was planned. The energy provider refuses this and demands that each house be connected separately.
Even on a single lot, all buildings must be individually supplied. Please remember one thing – you are currently building within the family, but what if, for whatever reason, one of the houses is rented out or sold in the medium term? Do you want to deal with disputes over consumption costs with tenants or buyers forever? You will probably be thankful later that each house has its own individual supply. 😉
edis schrieb:
Is there another option? What can be done? Or do we really have to pay more than €10,000 just for the connection?
Yes, there is another option, at least in Germany. I believe there are similar solutions in Austria as well.
You can build the terraced houses as *one* single building, meaning: there is a shared entrance, and from there the individual accesses to the apartments lead off. For example: an entrance at the front, followed by a corridor with the apartments branching off to the left, center, and right. This is technically referred to as "separately subdivided into dwelling units."
The drawback is the design. You lose space due to the internal access layout, and you need to create a common utility room (HAR) accessible to all parties (technical equipment). This is less of a problem with a basement – on the ground floor it can often be a challenge for the planner, because the utility room cannot be sized too small and must be accessible at all times independently for all parties. This room houses all the technical equipment for all 3 units: one larger heat generator for the three apartments, meter cabinets for all three, and meters for all three units. Additionally, stronger sound insulation must be considered.
Best regards
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NorbertKoch31 Jan 2012 19:00Hello edis,
I don’t see any other option here. You’ll have to bite the bullet, as I understand you are probably already in the construction phase or in the detailed planning of your house.
As a way to deal with your utility company, you could consider switching your electricity supplier, or ask your utility provider if there are any cost-effective alternatives, such as a two-year contract or something similar.
Best regards,
NorbertKoch
PS: I wish you and your helpers a successful, defect-free construction site and a beautiful house.
I’m happy to help with any questions in the forum.
I don’t see any other option here. You’ll have to bite the bullet, as I understand you are probably already in the construction phase or in the detailed planning of your house.
As a way to deal with your utility company, you could consider switching your electricity supplier, or ask your utility provider if there are any cost-effective alternatives, such as a two-year contract or something similar.
Best regards,
NorbertKoch
PS: I wish you and your helpers a successful, defect-free construction site and a beautiful house.
I’m happy to help with any questions in the forum.
Dear colleagues,
Thank you very much for your responses. Yes, we are currently in the detailed planning phase. The drainage plan still needs to be submitted, and the matter will be resolved (from the municipal authority’s perspective 😉).
It is only about the connection costs; I think I can choose the electricity provider myself. Let’s see what providers are available here in Upper Austria.
Can anyone give me some tips regarding the drainage plan? I’m working on it right now and will submit it tomorrow. I am drawing it in CATIA V5R18 (which we usually use in mechanical engineering, but it works very well for this purpose).
Best regards from Austria 😉
edis
Thank you very much for your responses. Yes, we are currently in the detailed planning phase. The drainage plan still needs to be submitted, and the matter will be resolved (from the municipal authority’s perspective 😉).
It is only about the connection costs; I think I can choose the electricity provider myself. Let’s see what providers are available here in Upper Austria.
Can anyone give me some tips regarding the drainage plan? I’m working on it right now and will submit it tomorrow. I am drawing it in CATIA V5R18 (which we usually use in mechanical engineering, but it works very well for this purpose).
Best regards from Austria 😉
edis
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