Every charge on a UK business energy bill, explained

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Pays power stations and demand-side response to be available during winter peaks. Ensures the lights stay on during cold snaps. Based on T-4/T-1 auction clearing prices.

Pays power stations and demand-side response to be available during winter peaks. Ensures the lights stay on during cold snaps. Based on T-4/T-1 auction clearing prices.

Government tax on energy used by businesses to incentivise energy efficiency. Domestic consumers are exempt. Energy-intensive industries can claim reduced rates via CCAs.

Government tax on energy used by businesses to incentivise energy efficiency. Domestic consumers are exempt. Energy-intensive industries can claim reduced rates via CCAs.

The government’s main mechanism for building new wind farms and solar. Generators get a guaranteed strike price; consumers pay the gap vs wholesale prices. Quarterly levy.

The government’s main mechanism for building new wind farms and solar. Generators get a guaranteed strike price; consumers pay the gap vs wholesale prices. Quarterly levy.

Smart meter communications levy for gas meters. Covers the Data Communications Company's costs of connecting your gas smart meter to the wireless network. Rising as more gas smart meters are installed.

Smart meter communications levy for gas meters. Covers the Data Communications Company's costs of connecting your gas smart meter to the wireless network. Rising as more gas smart meters are installed.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

New charge from April 2025. Funds compensation for Energy Intensive Industries (steel, chemicals, glass) to offset the indirect cost of carbon pricing in their electricity bills.

New charge from April 2025. Funds compensation for Energy Intensive Industries (steel, chemicals, glass) to offset the indirect cost of carbon pricing in their electricity bills.

Support scheme for small-scale renewable generation (rooftop solar, small wind). Scheme closed to new applicants in 2019 but existing 20-year contracts continue.

Gas lost in the distribution network through leakage, own-use, and unaccounted-for gas (UIG). Charged as a percentage uplift on throughput by GDNs. The cost to you depends on the wholesale gas price, shrinkage % × wholesale p/kWh = your cost in p/kWh.

Fixed daily standing charge per gas meter point. Paid regardless of consumption. When expressed as p/kWh, smaller sites pay much more per unit than larger sites because the same fixed cost is spread over fewer kWh.

Recovers the residual cost of the electricity imbalance settlement system.

Fixed daily standing charge per gas meter point. Paid regardless of consumption. When expressed as p/kWh, smaller sites pay much more per unit than larger sites because the same fixed cost is spread over fewer kWh.

Fixed daily standing charge per gas meter point. Paid regardless of consumption. When expressed as p/kWh, smaller sites pay much more per unit than larger sites because the same fixed cost is spread over fewer kWh.

Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.

Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.

Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.

Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.

The largest single NCC after DUoS. Funds the UK’s oldest large-scale renewable energy scheme via Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs). RPI-indexed buyout price.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

Peak-time distribution charge for using local electricity wires. Red band applies Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 all year, the most expensive time to use power.

The largest gas distribution charge. Volumetric rate for gas flowing through your Local Distribution Zone. Varies significantly by LDZ region, e.g. Scotland is typically cheaper than London. Set by your regional GDN under Ofgem RIIO-GD2.

The largest gas distribution charge. Volumetric rate for gas flowing through your Local Distribution Zone. Varies significantly by LDZ region, e.g. Scotland is typically cheaper than London. Set by your regional GDN under Ofgem RIIO-GD2.

Explainer coming soon. Click through for current rates and forecast.

Gas lost in the distribution network through leakage, own-use, and unaccounted-for gas (UIG). Charged as a percentage uplift on throughput by GDNs. The cost to you depends on the wholesale gas price, shrinkage % × wholesale p/kWh = your cost in p/kWh.

Government tax on gas used by businesses to incentivise energy efficiency. Domestic consumers are exempt. Since April 2024, gas CCL has been equalised with electricity CCL. HMRC publishes rates 2+ years ahead.

Government tax on gas used by businesses to incentivise energy efficiency. Domestic consumers are exempt. Since April 2024, gas CCL has been equalised with electricity CCL. HMRC publishes rates 2+ years ahead.

Per-kWh charge for Elexon settlement services. Very small, covers the variable cost of processing meter data.

Per-kWh charge for Elexon settlement services. Very small, covers the variable cost of processing meter data.

Recovers the residual cost of the electricity imbalance settlement system.

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Levy on gas suppliers to fund the Green Gas Support Scheme, which pays biomethane producers to inject renewable gas into the grid. Charged as a fixed £/meter/year levy, converted to p/kWh equivalent. Larger sites pay less per kWh because the fixed cost is spread over more units.

Levy on gas suppliers to fund the Green Gas Support Scheme, which pays biomethane producers to inject renewable gas into the grid. Charged as a fixed £/meter/year levy, converted to p/kWh equivalent. Larger sites pay less per kWh because the fixed cost is spread over more units.

The largest single NCC after DUoS. Funds the UK’s oldest large-scale renewable energy scheme via Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs). RPI-indexed buyout price.

Support scheme for small-scale renewable generation (rooftop solar, small wind). Scheme closed to new applicants in 2019 but existing 20-year contracts continue.

The government’s main mechanism for building new wind farms and solar. Generators get a guaranteed strike price; consumers pay the gap vs wholesale prices. Quarterly levy.

Small admin charge covering LCCC’s costs of running the CfD scheme. Tiny compared to the main Supplier Obligation.

Pays power stations and demand-side response to be available during winter peaks. Ensures the lights stay on during cold snaps. Based on T-4/T-1 auction clearing prices.

Pays power stations and demand-side response to be available during winter peaks. Ensures the lights stay on during cold snaps. Based on T-4/T-1 auction clearing prices.

New charge from April 2025. Funds compensation for Energy Intensive Industries (steel, chemicals, glass) to offset the indirect cost of carbon pricing in their electricity bills.

New charge from April 2025. Funds compensation for Energy Intensive Industries (steel, chemicals, glass) to offset the indirect cost of carbon pricing in their electricity bills.

Small admin charge covering LCCC’s costs of running the Nuclear RAB revenue collection scheme.

Small admin charge covering LCCC’s costs of running the Nuclear RAB revenue collection scheme.

Smart meter communications levy for gas meters. Covers the Data Communications Company's costs of connecting your gas smart meter to the wireless network. Rising as more gas smart meters are installed.

Gas share of the Smart Energy GB consumer awareness campaign levy. Declining as the smart meter rollout matures and campaign winds down.

Smart meter communications levy for gas meters. Covers the Data Communications Company's costs of connecting your gas smart meter to the wireless network. Rising as more gas smart meters are installed.

Gas share of the Smart Energy GB consumer awareness campaign levy. Declining as the smart meter rollout matures and campaign winds down.

Pays for keeping the electricity system balanced second-by-second, matching generation to demand in real time. Covers ancillary services, constraint payments and system reserves. Fixed tariff since April 2023.

Explainer coming soon. Click through for current rates and forecast.

Explainer coming soon. Click through for current rates and forecast.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Transmission charge based on your demand during the 3 highest national peaks in winter (Nov–Feb). Called TRIAD because it’s the average of your 3 peak half-hours. Only applies to HH-metered sites.

Explainer coming soon. Click through for current rates and forecast.

Subsidy for Northern Scotland where distribution costs are higher due to remote, low-density population. All GB consumers pay a tiny amount to keep Scottish Highland electricity affordable.

Charge for gas entering the National Transmission System at entry points (terminals, interconnectors, LNG). A volumetric pass-through to all gas consumers.

Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.