How to increase electricity power in a house, garage, apartment and non-residential premises up to 15 kW, up to 30 kW: documents, cost

Increasing the power of electricity is a procedure that occurs in cases where the available power is not enough:

You initially incorrectly calculated the required power when receiving a technological connection and the allocated power is not enough for uninterrupted power supply to your enterprise;
You have purchased or rented premises, the maximum capacity of which, according to the act of technological connection, does not meet the needs of your production;
You are planning to expand your production.

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Why might it be necessary to increase the power supply capacity of a private home?

Situations when the connected power is not enough are very common. As a rule, they are faced with:

after repairs and redevelopment;
when expanding the area of the home;
after installing an electric floor system;
if necessary, use several household appliances at the same time (electric oven, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, air conditioner, microwave oven, etc.).

Increasing the power of electricity allows you to use the required number of electrical appliances without fear of problems, failures, traffic jams and other problems with power supply at home.

Calculation of required power

Calculations are made if it is necessary to determine whether the allocated volume is sufficient. The maximum load is calculated as the sum of all devices turned on at the same time. If the registration certificate is lost or the sticker on the equipment is worn out, you should refer to the data in the table.

Consumers	Power, W
Appliances
Electric stove	1100-6000
Hairdryer	450-2000
Iron	600-2000
Heater	1000-2400
Vacuum cleaner	400-2000
TV	100-400
Washing machine	1000-3000
Fridge	150-2000
Computer	400-750
Kettle	1000-3000
Fan	750-1700
Tools
Hammer	600-1400
Drill	400-800
Circular Saw	750-1600
Hay mower	750-2500
Jigsaw	250-700
Circulating saw	1800-2100
Sander	650-2200
Household equipment
Compressor	750-2800
Water pump	500-900
Air conditioner	1000-3000
Fan	750-1700
A gas boiler	40-1000
Electric boiler control	1000

Ways to increase the power supply capacity of a private home

There are three ways that will allow you to use more electrical power in a private home:

Increasing capacity by submitting an application to the network company. To do this, you need to collect a package of documents and draw up an application according to the established template. If the requested power does not exceed 15 kW, then the cost of the measures will be 550 rubles.
Setting the priority relay. It won't actually increase power. However, using the device will allow you to distribute it correctly. The principle of operation of the relay is quite simple. If the existing power is exceeded, it turns off equipment that is not a priority.
Installing the inverter. The device accumulates power during periods when practically no electricity is consumed. For example, at night. Having accumulated a certain power reserve, the inverter turns on during peak load periods.

The choice of the most suitable option for increasing power depends on the capabilities, wishes and requirements of the home owner.

Power up for home

So, you've finally purchased an outdoor Jacuzzi pool... or an electric sauna... or even just a new powerful instantaneous water heater. The contractor installed it, did an honest test run and left. Everything is fine!

But the first time it turns on independently, and “for some reason” the 9-kilowatt sauna knocks out the input machine. And then you remember that you only have 9-10 kW for your home, and you begin to understand that a sauna turned on “to check” during the day is one thing, but working simultaneously with light, TV, and oven in the evening is something completely different.

The situation is quite realistic. Solutions are different:

traditional "conciliation"
engineering “cheap and cheerful” - Relay
engineering thorough – Inverter

Traditional way to increase power

The standard solution is to increase the power allocated by the electrical networks to the home. The official tariff for additional kilowatts, thanks to the new (from 2009) “Rules of non-discriminatory access...” is small, if you do not claim a power of more than 15 kW.

However, the procedure for obtaining permission to increase power is lengthy, requiring paperwork and going through the authorities. In addition, it is often simply impossible to allocate additional power because the capacity of the energy infrastructure is physically exhausted.

Yes, the “Non-Discriminatory Access Rules...” prohibit a network company from refusing applicants for a new connection. But it is not prohibited to refuse to increase power to those already connected. Therefore, the approval of additional capacity in each case is very individual, and it is difficult to assess in advance how much the real costs will exceed the official tariff.

We offer the service Permit for additional power on a turnkey basis, as well as the service Estimation of the cost of increasing power for your case.

Engineering “cheap and cheerful” - Priority relay

Advanced DIYers know a device that “cancels” the knocking out of the input machine on the electrical panel when several powerful electrical appliances are turned on at the same time. This device is a priority load relay. Price - from 3 (domestic) to 8 thousand rubles (produced by ABB).

Of course, the relay cannot provide additional power. The relay simply turns off part of the load when the power begins to exceed a preset limit. That is, the machine partially “knocks out.” But only for non-priority loads, and not for the entire house. Moreover, when consumption decreases, the relay itself restores power to the non-priority load. There is no need to manually enable anything.

Example - we select one of the sauna heating elements as a non-priority load. Let's say the sauna is heating up, and at this time a powerful kettle or microwave is turned on in the kitchen. The relay instantly turns off the “non-priority” heater, and after a few minutes, when the kettle boils/the microwave turns off, it returns power.

Unfortunately, the method is not universal - not everything can be turned off “in parts”.

Engineering thorough - Inverter

The priority relay cannot provide additional energy, but the Inverter can provide it. Together, the Inverter and the Priority Relay technically solve the problem of quickly increasing the available power - without any approvals or administrative red tape.

Energy is accumulated in batteries (at night, when the consumption of other devices is minimal), and during peak load hours, when the allocated power limit is exceeded, the Relay connects the Inverter to the case as an additional source of power. The amount of added power and duration of operation depends on the configuration of the Inverter backup power supply system (number of batteries and inverter power). After reducing consumption to the permitted level, the Relay-Inverter system switches to normal operation from an external power supply.

With Outback Power inverter systems, you can “add” 2 to 30 additional kW of power to your home.

Of course, a high-quality technical solution based on an Inverter has a fairly significant price - 50-60 thousand rubles. for additional kW from the Inverter and batteries. And if the Inverter only provided an increase in power, it would only be beneficial to commercial organizations. Because in the city the alternative is 60-100 thousand rubles. for an additional kW from Electric Grids (and it’s not a fact that they will give it).

But the Inverter is, first of all, a backup power supply system that will work even when the external power supply is completely disconnected. Therefore, a private buyer receives from the Inverter both additional kilowatts of power and uninterrupted power supply for the home.

We will do all the calculations for increasing power to suit your requirements for you

Stages of increasing the power supply capacity of a private home

First of all, it is necessary to establish the amount of power that the house needs. To do this, add up the power of all regularly used electrical appliances. Then you need to go through a bureaucratic procedure, which includes the following steps:

preparation and submission of a package of documents to the power grid organization;
obtaining technical specifications;
development and approval of a power supply project for a private home (if necessary);
implementation of technical measures;
receiving Acts from the network company;
submitting documents to the energy supply company to amend the contract.

Project development and electrical installation work must be carried out by specialized organizations that have SRO approvals.

When will the lights be turned on?

So, you have a contract and specifications in your hands. The conditions list the measures that, by completing them, will bring the site in accordance with the requirements of the network company. Usually they are interested in the metering unit and the machines that disconnect the wires in an emergency. As a rule, the box with the meter is installed on a pole (pipe stand) on the outside of the site.

The video below shows an example of performing specifications

Pay attention to the budget pipe stand. You can install it yourself

In winter, connection is possible if the pole and wires are located close to the metering station. When additional wire supports need to be installed, the network company's lead time may be extended to one year. The deadlines for fulfillment of obligations by the parties are specified in the agreement.

How to increase electricity output in the garage

To increase the electrical power in the garage, you must contact the network company with an application, where you also provide the following list of documents:

a copy of the certificate confirming the right to own the garage;
a copy of a passport or other document that serves as an identity document in the Russian Federation;
situational plan with the location of the garage;
a copy of the TIN certificate.

After receiving an application to increase capacity and a package of documents, the organization will issue the garage owner with technical conditions that must be met. It is worth noting that all work inside the premises is carried out by the applicant independently. Once the technical conditions are met, an inspection will be carried out. Based on its results, the garage owner will receive a Certificate on the basis of which the energy supply organization will increase capacity.

What are the dangers of exceeding the permitted power?

Example of a consumer notification
Based on Russian Government Decree No. 624, if the maximum load is exceeded, the electric company has the right to limit the consumer’s access to the power grid. The reason is non-compliance with obligations under the electricity supply contract.

In case of accidents or during work on the power line, Energosbyt employees take measurements. In cases where inaccuracies are identified, they send notifications. The user must take measures to eliminate excess power within 10 days. The degree of his responsibility is determined by the violation:

ignoring the notification after 10 days – turning off the power supply to the facility;
connection bypassing the line - charging a fine, recalculating the power according to the maximum indicator from the moment of inspection, connecting to the public network at the expense of the violator;
non-contractual use – fine for lack of agreement, recalculation based on normal power indicator.

The basis for termination of sanctions is documentary evidence of the adoption of measures. However, UOMPE, CCD and PZR devices are installed on the user line.

The act of non-registration is drawn up in the presence of 2 witnesses, with photos and video recording of the process.

How to increase electricity power in an apartment

Many homeowners in apartment buildings are faced with the need to increase power. Typically, such needs arise after installing electric heated floors, a powerful air conditioning system or an electric stove. As a rule, apartments can increase their power up to 15 kW, which allows them to take advantage of a reduced tariff.

When increasing power in apartments, there is a certain nuance. It is impossible to allocate additional energy to a specific owner. The balance holder of the network for the whole house must request an increase in power.

The increase in power in the apartment occurs as follows:

submission of an application by the balance holder of the internal electrical network (management company) to the network organization;
obtaining a contract and technical conditions;
fulfillment of specifications;
checking technical specifications, issuing documents on technological connection and supplying additional power.

The most difficult thing in this process is to convince the management company to fulfill its obligations. Often they do not want to apply and fulfill technical conditions for the sake of one apartment. Therefore, it makes sense to team up with several neighbors.

Receiving and increasing the allocated load up to 15 kW

An applicant who submits an application to connect an authorized power of up to 15 kW, taking into account the already connected load, pays for electrical installation work at a reduced price of 550 rubles including VAT.

The cost of 1 kW is influenced by the following factors:

the magnitude of the declared load;
location of the object connected to the network;
technical resources for accession;
power supply category.

An application for the issuance of technical specifications for increasing the permitted power to 15 kW at a preferential tariff for previously constructed buildings must be submitted only if it is not possible to prove your right to an additional electrical load.

How to increase electrical power in a commercial space

Commercial premises often use large energy consumers. These can be refrigeration units in workshops, air conditioning systems in offices, freezers in stores, and so on. Therefore, many owners of commercial premises are faced with the need to increase electrical power. The procedure includes several basic steps:

Submitting an application to a network organization. It is compiled according to a standard model. Also attached to the application:

a copy of a document confirming the right to dispose of commercial premises;
extracts from the Unified State Register, Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs or Unified State Register of Legal Entities;
a copy of the enterprise's Charter (if available);
a copy of the order appointing the head of the organization (if available);
a document that confirms the authority of the person submitting the application to the network organization.

Issuance of technical conditions and contracts for increasing capacity. The technical specifications contain a list of works that must be performed by the applicant and the network organization.
Carrying out technical activities. The costs of work carried out inside the premises are borne by the applicant. The remaining activities are carried out by the network organization. After completion of the work, an inspection is carried out, as well as certificates are issued.
Amendments to the contract. Within 30 days after completion of work and receipt of documents, the applicant must include information about increasing capacity in the contract with the energy supply company.

What provides a preferential connection tariff?

By paying 550 rubles, you receive electricity in the lowest reliability category. There are three warranty levels in total:

The highest level ensures continuous power supply to hospitals and enterprises with a continuous technological cycle. Such consumers are powered from at least two substations.
The second category includes food industry factories, institutes, and medical institutions. They are connected to two substations, and the guarantee of energy supply is lower than in the first case.
The remaining consumers are powered from one substation. In the event of an accident, they provide themselves with energy from gas generators or batteries.

For private houses there is no possibility of supplying electricity with a high degree of supply reliability. But you can buy a generator or an uninterruptible power supply unit.

When it is not possible to use the 550 rubles tariff

A preferential tariff is not issued if:

The site from the substation is located further than 300 m in the city, 500 m in the countryside.
The consumer has already obtained a connection to power lines in this municipal district for the past three years.
Power over 15 kW

In the listed cases, the amount for connecting to electrical networks will be greater than the considered tariff.

How to increase electricity power in non-residential premises

Non-residential premises are commercial real estate that is used as offices, shops, small workshops and so on. Owners often face a shortage of electrical power because a large amount of equipment is used at the same time - air conditioners, computers, heaters, freezers, and so on. Non-residential premises are located in buildings under the control of the management company. There, as a rule, several users are connected to the network at once. Therefore, the best option for increasing power in this case would be to install a separate power cable, which will be used only in one room.

The procedure for increasing power in a non-residential premises includes the following steps:

Submitting an application and package of documents to the network organization. The application is drawn up according to the established template. The package of documents includes:

floor plan where all electricity receivers are located;
a copy of the document confirming the right to dispose of the premises;
extracts from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Unified State Register of Legal Entities or Unified State Register of Legal Entities;
a copy of the organization's Charter;
a copy of documents on the appointment of a manager;
a document that confirms the rights of the person submitting the application.

Receipt by the applicant of technical conditions and agreement. The network organization reviews the application within 15 days. If errors or insufficient documents are identified, the applicant will be notified.
Fulfillment of technical conditions. All activities that must be performed by the applicant and the network company are specified in the technical specifications. The agreement regulates the terms, rights and obligations of the parties. Indoor activities are carried out by the customer, and all other work is carried out by the network organization.
Actual increase in power. After completion of the work, a representative of the organization conducts an inspection, puts seals on the meters and draws up reports.

The customer must also make changes to increase capacity in the contract with the energy supply company within a month.

Payment methods

The formula for calculating electricity depends on whether an individual metering device (IMU) is installed in the apartment or not, and what charging system is used. In addition to individual consumption, utility bills include the cost of electricity costs for general household needs (GDN).

According to the electricity meter

The simplest and most understandable way to calculate the cost of energy consumption is based on the readings of the electric meter.

The calculation formula for the single-rate system looks like this:

Example 1. According to IPU data for August 2022, 239 kW was consumed. The apartment has a gas stove. The cost of a kilowatt in the region is 5.38 rubles. Then the cost of providing the resource is:

239 * 5.38 = 1285.82 rubles.

The formula for calculating electricity consumption using a two-tariff meter is a little more complicated:

Example 2. According to the two-tariff electricity meter for August 2017, energy consumption was 239 kilowatts, of which from 7 to 23 o'clock - 167, from 23 to 7 o'clock - 72. The apartment has gas equipment. The electricity supply tariff differentiated by two zones of the day is 4.19 and 2.92 rubles/kW, respectively. Then the cost of the service is:

167 * 6.19 + 72 * 1.79 = 1162.61 rubles.

You can calculate the amount for electricity using a multi-tariff meter using the formula:

Example 3. According to a multi-tariff meter for August 2022, energy consumption in an apartment with a gas stove was 239 kilowatts, of which: peak zone - 120, half-peak - 47, night - 72. The cost of a kilowatt in the peak zone - 6.46 rubles, half-peak – 5.38, night – 1.79. The total amount is:

120 * 6.46 + 47 * 5.38 + 72 * 1.79 = 1156.94 rub.

According to the data in the examples, it turned out that the multi-tariff calculation method turned out to be the most profitable. The consumer can determine for himself which system will bring savings specifically for him. To do this, you need to find out the approximate power consumption for each zone of the day and multiply it by the current tariffs.

Payment taking into account the social norm of consumption

In 2012, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1650-r was approved, which proposes a project for the transition to a system for calculating utility bills taking into account the social norm of consumption. Currently, the system operates in a number of regions of the country (Rostov, Nizhny Novgorod and other regions).

The rate of electricity consumption depends on the number of residents, season, type of heating and stove, location of housing (city or village). The system has 2 tariffs: one for payment for electricity within the social norm, the other for consumption above the norm.

The calculation formula is as follows:

Example 4. Three people live in an apartment located in Rostov-on-Don. Over the course of a month, the family consumed 243 kilowatts of electricity according to the meter. The social norm is set at 196 kW. The rate is within the social norm - 3.72, above the norm - 5.19 rubles / kW. Then the amount for electricity consumption will be:

196 * 3.72 + (243 -196) * 5.19 = 973.06 rub.

The system promotes economical consumption of resources. It also applies in cases of payment by day zones.

Without electricity meter data

Depending on the reasons why there are no electricity meter readings, the calculation formula will be different.

The meter is missing or readings have not been transmitted for more than 6 months. The cost of resource consumption will be calculated using the formula:

The consumption rate depends on the type of stove installed in the apartment, the number of rooms and the number of residents.

Example 5. A family of two is registered in a two-room apartment with an installed electric stove. There is no electricity meter, although there is the possibility of installing one. The consumption standard for 1 person is 117 kW. The established tariff is 4.04 rubles/kW. The cost of the resource consumed will be:

2 * 117 * 4.04 * 1.6 = 1512.58 rub.

This calculation system is beneficial when more people live in an apartment than are registered. The absence of any resource consumer is documented.

The meter readings were not transmitted on time or it is faulty.

In such situations, the average energy consumption over the last six months, and in some cases over the last three, is considered.

The cost of electricity is calculated using the formula:

Example 6. The consumer is overdue for meter readings. The apartment has an electric stove. Over the past six months, electricity consumption according to the transmitted readings was: March - 167, April - 185, May - 160, June - 179, July - 159, August - 173 kilowatts. Tariff – 4.04 rubles/kW. The amount to be paid is:

((167 + 185 + 160 + 179 + 159 + 173) / 6) * 4.04 = 686.82 rub.

Paying for electricity by meter will bring savings to the consumer. If it is possible to install an IPU, it is better to install it.

Rules and regulations

Seal on the input machine
Electrification of residential, administrative, and industrial facilities is carried out on the basis of the technical specifications of the provider organization. One of the clauses of the contract specifies how much power will be allocated to the consumer network. The basis for declaring power and forming technical specifications are calculations.

Electrical connection to residential and public buildings is carried out in accordance with SP 31-110-2003 and temporary instructions RM 2696-01. The documents state that the allocated electrical power for houses that consume electricity of the 1st category is not standardized. Objects are connected based on requests.

Housing stock of the 2nd category has two electrification standards:

from 5 to 7 kilowatts is the norm for a private house or apartment where gas stoves are installed;
from 8 to 11 kW - for objects where there is an electric stove.

The least amount of power falls on a small-sized apartment and a house built under the social housing program.

Currently, the standards from 2006 are in effect. In buildings before this period, the power output is much lower.