Let’s tackle the myths about all the components contained within supplier’s public lighting invoices. Many within the unmetered supplies world are unsure what elements are contained within supplier’s invoices; and who gets what of their respective charges? So let’s break down every aspect of a council’s public lighting & highways invoice. To transparently discuss every line, every charge, any hidden charges and where the various payments go? Also examine how the power gets to a typical 70 watt SON lamp on a residential street. The journey from the power station via a 400kV grid to the single phase exit point for the lamp. This journey includes aspects of the national grid company, the Grid Supply Point (GSP) and the Distribution Network Operator (DNO). All these routes attract charges and losses (loss factors) for which the customer will ultimately pay. So the presentation and workshop will open every box – from load factor, to billing at meter and billing at grid supply point; with an explanation. Also tackle the complex DNO’s DUoS HH charges with reference to black, yellow and green charging periods. This should result in ILP members having a clear understanding of energy accounts, and being able to manage expected consumption. Also to suggest how the latest technology, such as CMS, can be realised through half hourly dynamic equivalent pseudo metering. This brings in the perennial question – what are the differences between half hourly and non-half hourly trading for unmetered supplies? It is envisaged that there will be plenty of opportunity for audience interaction to ask detailed and probing questions – these will be discussed and answered! The presentation will almost conclude with the details of the next financial impact that councils will be faced with – electrical market reform – and when that will happen? To end with the latest Energy saving UMS techniques and initiatives and how these can be made into tangible benefits on your bills! Talk by Andrew Eades, npower