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Many thanks Builders mate for your reply.
As I've alredy mentioned, if all the homes on site could have both gas and electricity from the same supplier, then I'm sure that savings could be made. At present every home is supplied gas directly from a supplier of the residents choice, but there is no choice with electricity - we are supplied by the site owner via his sub-station, and currently there is an ongoing dispute regarding the amount he is reselling it for to the residents .
However, the site owner is agreeable to relinquish all responsibility and work involved for supplying electricity to the homes.
I think the big problem will be the condition of the existing cables, and any subsequent work required to inspect and bring them up to the current standard and regulations.
I assume that any replacement would involve digging up roads and gardens, something which I don't think would meet with the owner's approval, or even that of the residents.
Furthermore, who would pay for the work involved, if it is chargeable, and would new meters be rquired to replace the existing secondary ones.? Again would these be chargeable , and to whom.?
The situation is awash with 'if' 'but' and 'maybe' - nothing is ever simple is it ?
Anyway, thanks again Buildersmate, we will proceed armed with the information you have supplied.
If you come up with any other info. that you think might help, please make contact again. Thanks again.