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DUoS unit rate, Amber band
Latest published rate, who sets it, and where it is forecast to go.
What DUoS unit rate, Amber band is, who sets the rate, what the revenue funds and where it is heading. Rates come from the Purely Energy non-commodity cost data hub; forecasts are our own.
DUoS unit rate, Amber band: what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The DUoS unit rate, Amber band charge in plain English
Shoulder-time distribution charge, applied per kWh in the Amber band: typically weekday daytime and evening hours outside the Red window. Cheaper than Red and dearer than Green; the exact hours and rate are set in each DNO's charging statement.
Introduced 1990 (privatisation), timeband structure from 2010.
Who charges it
The body that sets the rate
Your regional DNO under Ofgem RIIO-ED2
Unit
p/kWh
Applies to
All electricity supplies (rate varies by DNO region and tariff)
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
Local distribution network costs
Forecast trajectory
Forecasts from our non-commodity cost model. P10, P50 and P90 are the 10th, 50th and 90th percentile outcomes; P50 is the central estimate.
| Year | P10 | P50 | P90 | Confidence | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 0.5200 | 0.5419 | 0.5650 | high | Final RIIO-ED2 year with established revenue trajectories |
| 2027-28 | 0.5350 | 0.5703 | 0.5851 | med | Transition year uncertainty before RIIO-ED3 implementation |
| 2028-29 | 0.5600 | 0.5914 | 0.6200 | med | First RIIO-ED3 year with methodology uncertainty |
| 2029-30 | 0.5750 | 0.6088 | 0.6400 | med | Assumes ED3 maintains similar growth rates to ED2 |
| 2030-31 | 0.5900 | 0.6243 | 0.6600 | med | Smart grid efficiency gains offset network expansion |
| 2031-32 | 0.6000 | 0.6368 | 0.6750 | med | Continued moderate growth within RIIO-ED3 framework |
| 2032-33 | 0.6100 | 0.6495 | 0.6900 | med | Based on current regulatory expectations |
| 2033-34 | 0.6276 | 0.6777 | 0.7500 | low | Historical pre-price control investment surge pattern |
| 2034-35 | 0.6400 | 0.6999 | 0.7800 | low | Speculative due to potential regulatory changes |
DUoS unit rate, Amber band FAQs
What is the DUoS unit rate, Amber band charge?
Shoulder-time distribution charge, applied per kWh in the Amber band: typically weekday daytime and evening hours outside the Red window. Cheaper than Red and dearer than Green; the exact hours and rate are set in each DNO's charging statement.
Who sets the DUoS unit rate, Amber band rate?
The DUoS unit rate, Amber band rate is set by Your regional DNO under Ofgem RIIO-ED2.
What does DUoS unit rate, Amber band pay for?
DUoS unit rate, Amber band revenue supports Local distribution network costs.
What is the DUoS unit rate, Amber band rate?
DUoS unit rate, Amber band is set by your regional network operator, so there is no single national rate. Use the NCC calculator with your MPAN or postcode to see the rate for your region.
What is the DUoS unit rate, Amber band forecast?
Our latest forecast for 2026-27 is 0.5419 p/kWh (high confidence). Final RIIO-ED2 year with established revenue trajectories
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Rate data from the Purely Energy non-commodity cost data hub (dh.purelyenergy.co.uk). Published rates come from statutory publications by the body listed above; forecasts are modelled from published guidance and market trends, so treat P50 as a central estimate and use P10/P90 for sensitivity.