edf power supply

[Collyep]

has anybody heard of the commune being charged by edf for a supply over a distance of 500 metres

[Polly]

Can you give a clearer explanation ?

[BJSLIV]

Not sure of your particular details, but it's quite possible, as the local council own and are responsible for extensions to the local distribution system.

[Collyep]

A farm with land was bought a house was built, the electricity came underground from the farmhouse. There is a pylon close by edf was asked if it was possible to take the supply from the pylon. The maire called to say that in France the commune pays and it would cost 10,000E. the pylon nearby cannot be suitable and thedistance to the nearest is 575m

[Anton Redman II]

I have heard of CUs / Planning being refused by a commune because of the burden of charges from EDF - nb this is anecdotal I have not read the law on this point

[powerdesal]

[quote user="Collyep"]A farm with land was bought a house was built, the electricity came underground from the farmhouse. There is a pylon close by edf was asked if it was possible to take the supply from the pylon. The maire called to say that in France the commune pays and it would cost 10,000E. the pylon nearby cannot be suitable and thedistance to the nearest is 575m[/quote]

 

Thats not really very surprising as 'pylons' tend to have lines with high voltages, ie 66,000 v or above.  A tad high for your average domestic supply. [:)]

[Polly]

Steve is right, it might not be possible to take a domestic supply off the 'pylon' in question.

As to the costs of running a new supply, yes the commune is involved with extensions to the power supply network. Usually there are negotiations between ERDF, the landowners involved and the commune(s).

Who pays for what depends on a number of factors and the local situation.

[Quillan]

If the person owning the new house is going to be resident in France i.e. complete a tax form here then perhaps going 'off grid' might be a solution. Ten thousand Euros should buy you a pretty good system by the time you add on the tax incentive. I don't know how the rules play out in France with regard to being 'off grid' but it might be worth an initial investigation at least.