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Nuclear RAB operational costs levy
Latest published rate, who sets it, and where it is forecast to go.
What Nuclear RAB operational costs levy 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.
Nuclear RAB operational costs levy: what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The Nuclear RAB operational costs levy charge in plain English
Small admin charge covering LCCC’s costs of running the Nuclear RAB revenue collection scheme.
Introduced November 2025 (Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022).
Who charges it
The body that sets the rate
LCCC (Low Carbon Contracts Company), annually
Unit
p/kWh
Applies to
All electricity supplies
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
LCCC operational costs for administering the Nuclear RAB scheme
Published rate history
| Financial year | Rate | Year on year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 0.00063p/kWh | - | SI 2026/359, Nuclear RAB operational costs levy £0.0063/MWh from 1 Apr 2026 |
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 | 0.00030 | 0.00030 | 0.00030 | high | Aligns with LCCC published forecast trajectory |
| 2027-28 | 0.00030 | 0.00030 | 0.00040 | high | Administrative structures stabilise after initial setup |
| 2028-29 | 0.00040 | 0.00040 | 0.00040 | med | Project progress drives enhanced oversight requirements |
| 2029-30 | 0.00050 | 0.00050 | 0.00050 | med | Intensive construction phases increase admin burden |
| 2030-31 | 0.00050 | 0.00060 | 0.00080 | med | Regulatory oversight intensification with growing uncertainty |
| 2031-32 | 0.00050 | 0.00070 | 0.00120 | low | Plateau assumption with high uncertainty from policy changes |
| 2032-33 | 0.00050 | 0.00070 | 0.00120 | low | Extrapolated trend with fundamental framework uncertainty |
| 2033-34 | 0.00050 | 0.00070 | 0.00120 | low | Long-term placeholder with wide confidence intervals |
| 2034-35 | 0.00050 | 0.00070 | 0.00120 | low | Decade-forward projection with substantial assumption risk |
Nuclear RAB operational costs levy FAQs
What is the Nuclear RAB operational costs levy charge?
Small admin charge covering LCCC’s costs of running the Nuclear RAB revenue collection scheme.
Who sets the Nuclear RAB operational costs levy rate?
The Nuclear RAB operational costs levy rate is set by LCCC (Low Carbon Contracts Company), annually.
What does Nuclear RAB operational costs levy pay for?
Nuclear RAB operational costs levy revenue supports LCCC operational costs for administering the Nuclear RAB scheme.
What is the latest published Nuclear RAB operational costs levy rate?
For 2026/27, the published Nuclear RAB operational costs levy rate is 0.00063 p/kWh.
What is the Nuclear RAB operational costs levy forecast?
Our latest forecast for 2027-28 is 0.00030 p/kWh (high confidence). Administrative structures stabilise after initial setup
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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. Primary source