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DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV)
Latest published rate, who sets it, and where it is forecast to go.
What DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) 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, Super Red band (EHV): what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) charge in plain English
Distribution charge for consumption in the Super Red period, which applies to extra-high-voltage connected sites only. It is an extreme-peak surcharge above the Red band and does not apply to LV or HV supplies. Set in each DNO's EHV charging statement.
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/kWh
Applies to
EHV-connected sites only
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
Maintenance and reinforcement of the local distribution network
DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) FAQs
What is the DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) charge?
Distribution charge for consumption in the Super Red period, which applies to extra-high-voltage connected sites only. It is an extreme-peak surcharge above the Red band and does not apply to LV or HV supplies. Set in each DNO's EHV charging statement.
Who sets the DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) rate?
The DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) rate is set by Your regional DNO under Ofgem's RIIO-ED2 price control (April 2023 to March 2028).
What does DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) pay for?
DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) revenue supports Maintenance and reinforcement of the local distribution network.
What is the DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) rate?
DUoS unit rate, Super Red band (EHV) 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.