MOP Contracts: How you can save your business up to £1,500

A MOP contract stands for Meter Operator Contract.  It is an agreement, separate to your energy contract, for managing your electricity meter.  If you do not have a separate MOP contract, your meter is managed by your electricity supplier or DC/DA provider.  However, your electricity supplier and the company that is responsible for your meter do not have to be the same. DC/DA stands for Data Collection and Data Aggregation, which is a mandatory service for those businesses with a half-hourly meter.

If you have a half-hourly (HH) meter you will be able to benefit from a separate MOP contract.  A half-hourly meter transmits a read to your supplier every 30 minutes via a SIM card or phone line connection. MOP contracts are a legal requirement for those businesses affected by P272 legislation.

MOP contracts enable you to keep a much more accurate track of your energy useage.  Instead of supplier estimates, you’ll receive more accurate billing based on your actual energy use.  You can also save money by having a separate MOP contract, as we explain below.

It’s no hassle. Your Meter Operator will take care of all installation and maintenance requirements of your HH meter, including communicating and sending data between your meter and your supplier or DC/DA provider.  A MOP contract is typically 1 – 5 years and does not have to run concurrently with your electricity contract. It is usually billed annually.

If you don’t have a MOP contract, your meter will be managed by your supplier at their default charge.  Suppliers typically charge £50 – £150 per month for this – a cost of up to £1800 per year on top of your electricity bill. With a separate MOP contract, you can pay as little as £25 per month – £300 per year – which could mean a saving of up to £1500.