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Smart Energy GB levy (gas)
Latest published rate, who sets it, and where it is forecast to go.
What Smart Energy GB levy (gas) 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.
Smart Energy GB levy (gas): what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The Smart Energy GB levy (gas) charge in plain English
Gas share of the Smart Energy GB consumer awareness campaign levy. Declining as the smart meter rollout matures and campaign winds down.
Introduced 2013. Campaign declining.
Who charges it
The body that sets the rate
Smart Energy GB Ltd
Unit
p/kWh
Applies to
All gas supplies
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
Public advertising campaign for smart meter adoption
Published rate history
| Financial year | Rate | Year on year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 0.00150p/kWh | - | Published |
| 2021/22 | 0.00140p/kWh | -6.7% | Published |
| 2022/23 | 0.00130p/kWh | -7.1% | Published |
| 2023/24 | 0.00120p/kWh | -7.7% | Published |
| 2024/25 | 0.00110p/kWh | -8.3% | Published |
| 2025/26 | 0.00100p/kWh | -9.1% | Published |
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 | - | 0.00090 | - | - | |
| 2026-27 | 0.00070 | 0.00090 | 0.00120 | low | Under-recovery adjustments and gas consumption decline create uncertainty |
| 2027 | - | 0.00090 | - | - | |
| 2027-28 | 0.00030 | 0.00040 | 0.00060 | low | Business plan projections support reduction but methodology changes possible |
| 2028 | - | 0.00080 | - | - | |
| 2028-29 | 0 | 0.00010 | 0.00030 | low | Minimal activities expected but regulatory uncertainty remains |
| 2029 | - | 0.00070 | - | - | |
| 2029-30 | 0 | 0.00010 | 0.00020 | low | Placeholder rate with uncertainty over scheme continuation |
| 2030 | - | 0.00060 | - | - | |
| 2031 | - | 0.00061 | - | - | |
| 2032 | - | 0.00062 | - | - | |
| 2033 | - | 0.00064 | - | - | |
| 2034 | - | 0.00065 | - | - |
Smart Energy GB levy (gas) FAQs
What is the Smart Energy GB levy (gas) charge?
Gas share of the Smart Energy GB consumer awareness campaign levy. Declining as the smart meter rollout matures and campaign winds down.
Who sets the Smart Energy GB levy (gas) rate?
The Smart Energy GB levy (gas) rate is set by Smart Energy GB Ltd.
What does Smart Energy GB levy (gas) pay for?
Smart Energy GB levy (gas) revenue supports Public advertising campaign for smart meter adoption.
What is the latest published Smart Energy GB levy (gas) rate?
For 2025/26, the published Smart Energy GB levy (gas) rate is 0.00100 p/kWh.
What is the Smart Energy GB levy (gas) forecast?
Our latest forecast for 2026-27 is 0.00090 p/kWh (low confidence). Under-recovery adjustments and gas consumption decline create uncertainty
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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.