Compare Your Options
Pathways to Capability
Choose the right pathway for your business. Discover why leading electrical businesses choose the PowerShield Partnership over independent qualification.
The Challenge
Why Compliance Can Be Difficult
Becoming a fully accredited Safe Isolation Provider (SIP) under the Retail Energy Code requires meeting strict CoMCoP standards. Here's what many businesses face:
Lengthy Application Process
Full SIP accreditation typically takes 6–8 months. You need CoMCoP accreditation, REC party status, a Market Participant Identifier (MPID), and DCUSA accession before you can start work.
Significant Investment
Setup costs for full accreditation can exceed £15,000, plus ongoing compliance costs. This makes sense for large organisations but can be prohibitive for smaller contractors.
Complex Data Flow Requirements
SIPs must send and receive Market Messages through the Data Transfer Network (DTN) for every installation. Managing this compliance burden requires dedicated systems and expertise.
Direct SIP Accreditation
Become a fully accredited Safe Isolation Provider
Setup Cost
£15,000+
Wait Time
6-8 Months
Regulatory Liability
Heavy (Manual Data Flows)
Job Control
Full
Large electrical companies with dedicated compliance teams
Traditional (DNO/MOP)
Engage third-party providers for each job
Setup Cost
£0
Wait Time
2-4 Weeks (per job)
Regulatory Liability
High (Scheduling Third-Parties)
Job Control
None
Occasional isolation work where delays are acceptable
PowerShield Partnership
Managed partnership under Voltari's SIP accreditation
Setup Cost
Low (Onboarding & Training)
Wait Time
48 Hours (Competency Transfer)
Regulatory Liability
Automated (SIPguard App)
Job Control
Full Managed Control
Busy contractors who want compliant installation capability without admin burden
Without PowerShield
Continue As You Are
Without PowerShield, a contractor must engage one of three providers for each isolation job:
The DNO
The Energy Supplier
A SIP-qualified Independent Contractor
Loss of Commercial Edge
Significant added costs and heavy administrative burden for every job.
Dependency Risk
Availability uncertainty and high risk of project delays due to third-party cancellations.
Reputational Vulnerability
Inability to guarantee seamless service delivery to your clients.
Calculate Your Savings
Estimate Your Partnership Value
Quantify the commercial impact and capability unlocked by joining the PowerShield Network
Jobs per week
10
1
50
Number of operatives
2
1
10
Jobs per year
520
Total operatives
2
Your Annual Savings
£71,920
That's £5,993 saved every month
Admin Time Saved
130
hours
(16 working days) per year
Wait Time Eliminated
1,040
weeks
of wait time eliminated
Common Questions
Comparing Your Options
Answers to frequently asked questions about G39, SIP, and PowerShield
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Ready to partner with PowerShield?
Start installing within 48 hours. No 8-month wait, no £15,000+ setup costs.