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DUoS reactive power charge
Latest published rate, who sets it, and where it is forecast to go.
What DUoS reactive power charge 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 reactive power charge: what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The DUoS reactive power charge charge in plain English
Charge per kVArh of reactive power drawn beyond the allowance implied by the DNO's power-factor threshold (commonly 0.95). Sites with large motor loads or old lighting often pay it without realising; power-factor correction equipment usually removes it within a year or two.
Who charges it
The body that sets the rate
Your regional DNO under Ofgem's RIIO-ED2 price control (April 2023 to March 2028)
Unit
p/kVArh
Applies to
Half-hourly metered sites with a poor power factor
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
Compensating the network for the losses and capacity that reactive power consumes
DUoS reactive power charge FAQs
What is the DUoS reactive power charge charge?
Charge per kVArh of reactive power drawn beyond the allowance implied by the DNO's power-factor threshold (commonly 0.95). Sites with large motor loads or old lighting often pay it without realising; power-factor correction equipment usually removes it within a year or two.
Who sets the DUoS reactive power charge rate?
The DUoS reactive power charge rate is set by Your regional DNO under Ofgem's RIIO-ED2 price control (April 2023 to March 2028).
What does DUoS reactive power charge pay for?
DUoS reactive power charge revenue supports Compensating the network for the losses and capacity that reactive power consumes.
What is the DUoS reactive power charge rate?
DUoS reactive power charge 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.
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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.