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Welcome to NIE Networks

At Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks), we own and maintain the wires and meters for everyone, no matter who bills you for your energy usage. Our 1,300 employees work around the clock to plan, build, repair and develop Northern Ireland’s electricity network.

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Severe weather, vandalism, third party damage and other events can affect the electricity network and leave you without power.

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We read all electricity meters in Northern Ireland every 3 months and provide them to your electricity supplier who will issue your bill.

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Customers installing electric vehicle chargers asked to notify NIE Networks

07 Oct 2020

NIE Networks To Resume Meter Reading Activities

11 Jun 2020

NIE Networks Charities Fund donates £20,000 to The Trussell Trust

28 May 2020

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