LOA
- English
- Letter of Authority
- Traditional Chinese
- 授權書
A document that authorises a third party to obtain information or handle specified matters within its stated scope. Check scope, duration, data use and revocation first.
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Chinese–English energy glossary
Search plain-language terms in English and Chinese. Definitions can vary by context and contract.
15 terms
MPAN
- English
- Meter Point Administration Number
- Traditional Chinese
- 電力供應點識別號碼
The number identifying a GB electricity supply point. It is not the meter serial number.
MPRN
- English
- Meter Point Reference Number
- Traditional Chinese
- 天然氣供應點識別號碼
The number identifying a gas supply point. It is different from an address or account number.
Unit rate
- English
- Unit rate
- Traditional Chinese
- 單位費率
The charge for each kWh, usually shown in p/kWh. Compare it only on matching usage, tax basis and period.
Standing charge
- English
- Standing charge
- Traditional Chinese
- 每日固定費
A fixed daily charge that usually applies regardless of consumption, normally shown in p/day.
kWh
- English
- Kilowatt-hour
- Traditional Chinese
- 千瓦時
A common unit of energy use. Check billed, quoted and annual consumption separately.
MWh
- English
- Megawatt-hour
- Traditional Chinese
- 兆瓦時
Equal to 1,000 kWh and common in wholesale data. It is not directly a business energy quote.
VAT
- English
- Value Added Tax
- Traditional Chinese
- 增值稅
Confirm whether VAT is included when comparing quotes. Treatment depends on the actual supply and account.
CCL
- English
- Climate Change Levy
- Traditional Chinese
- 氣候變化稅
A levy that may apply to business energy supply. Do not assume it is zero or add it automatically when the basis is unknown.
Deemed contract
- English
- Deemed contract
- Traditional Chinese
- 默示供應安排
A supply arrangement that may apply where no separate contract is in place. Confirm actual terms and rates with the relevant supplier.
Broker
- English
- Energy broker
- Traditional Chinese
- 能源經紀／中介
A third party that helps a business obtain or handle an energy contract. Ask for its identity, scope and fees in writing.
Supplier
- English
- Energy supplier
- Traditional Chinese
- 能源供應商
The energy company that supplies and bills the customer. A broker or TPI is not necessarily the supplier.
Renewal window
- English
- Renewal window
- Traditional Chinese
- 續約準備期
A working period for organising a renewal. It is not a contractual notice period, statutory deadline or switching date.
Meter serial number
- English
- Meter serial number
- Traditional Chinese
- 電錶序號
The identifier printed on a physical meter. When taking over premises or checking readings, retain it with photographs and dates.
Complaint reference
- English
- Complaint reference
- Traditional Chinese
- 投訴編號
The identifier supplied when a company logs a formal complaint. Keep it with the submission date and written responses.