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Distribution Charges 


Ofgem has a duty to consider the methodologies used by electricity Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to set charges for connection to and use of their distribution systems.

In some cases, basic charging structures date back many years and do not reflect the changing profile of system usage. Following an interim review in 2004/05, Ofgem is continuing to work with DNOs to develop new approaches to demand and generation use of system charges.

Links to DNO charging statements can be found in the further resources box on the right had side of this page.

Up until March 2007 the Ofgem chaired Implementation Steering Group (ISG) dealt with a number of charging issues which affected DNOs and other stakeholders. The minutes and agendas from these meetings can be seen below. This group has since been replaced by the Distribution Charging and Methodologies Forum (DCMF) - link opens in a new window


DateTitle (Click for more document information)
02/07/2009Consultation on common electricity distribution use of system charging methodology
08/05/2009Collective Licence Modification intended to deliver the electricity distribution structure of charges project at lower voltages
20/03/2009Next steps in delivering the electricity distribution structure of charges project: decision document
- (Reference number: 24/09)
18/12/2008Decision on IDNO and DNO out of area use of system charges: reduction of the 3 month notice period for amending charges under SLC 14.20
- (Reference number: 169/08)
11/12/2008Next steps in delivering the electricity distribution structure of charges project - consultation
- (Reference number: 160/08)
03/11/2008Consultation on IDNO and DNO out of area use of system charges: reduction of the 3 month notice period for amending charges under SLC 14(20)
- (Reference number: 149/08)
01/10/2008Delivering the electricity distribution structure of charges project
- (Reference number: 135/08)
22/07/2008Delivering the electricity distribution structure of charges project: decision on a common methodology for use of system charges from April 2010, consultation on the methodology to be applied across DNOs and consultation on governance arrangements
- (Reference number: 104/08)
06/05/2008Authority approval of IPNLs use of system charging methodology
06/05/2008Authority approval of ENCs use of system charging methodology
02/04/2008Delivering the electricity distribution structure of charges project
- (Reference number: 36/08)
25/01/2008Authority approval of Laing O'Rourke's use of system charging methodology
25/01/2008Authority approval of Laing O'Rourke's connection charging methodology
04/05/2007Implementation steering group meeting minutes 13 March 2007
03/04/200778/07 - Structure of electricity distribution charges: update on progress and next steps
- (Reference number: 78/07 )
22/01/2007Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 30 January 2007
22/11/2006Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 28 November 2006
19/10/2006CE Electric charging methodology condition - Authority decision letters
10/10/2006Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 17 October 2006
30/08/2006Implementation steering group meeting minutes 5 September 2006
11/07/2006Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 18 July 2006
21/04/2006Distribution losses percentages by DNO area 1998/99 to 2003/04
19/04/2006Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 25 April 2006
01/03/2006Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 7 March 2006
17/01/2006Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 24 January 2006
13/01/2006Electricity distribution use of system charging: Bath University benefits analysis report on the long term charging framework
- (Reference number: 12/06)
15/12/2005Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 13 December 2005
24/11/2005Implentation Steering Group meeting minutes 8 November 2005
15/11/2005DNO charging methodology conditions - Authority decision letters
19/10/20052006-07 electricity distribution use of system EHV charges
- (Reference number: 227/05)
07/10/2005Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 27 September 2005
26/07/2005Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 5 July 2005
06/06/2005May 2005 workshop - longer term charging framework
01/06/2005Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 12 April 2005
09/05/2005Structure of electricity distribution charges - Consultation on the longer term charging framework
- (Reference number: 135/05)
25/04/2005DNO charging methodology conditions - Authority decision letters
25/04/2005EDF: DNO charging methodology conditions - Authority decision letter
25/04/2005SP Distribution: DNO charging methodology conditions - Authority decision letter
25/04/2005SP Manweb: DNO charging methodology conditions - Authority decision letter
25/04/2005United Utilities: DNO charging methodology conditions - Authority decision letter
24/03/2005Electricity Distribution: Academic reports on the long term charging framework
16/03/2005Structure of charges: Implementation Steering Group meeting - 1 March 2005
11/02/2005EHV Demand Transition letter
- (Reference number: 35/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of WPD methodologies
- (Reference number: 36/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of United Utilities methodologies
- (Reference number: 37/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of Scottish-Southern methodologies
- (Reference number: 38/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of Scottish Power methodologies
- (Reference number: 39/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of EDF Energy methodologies
- (Reference number: 40/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of DNO Charging Methodologies
- (Reference number: 43/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of Central Networks methodologies
- (Reference number: 41/05)
11/02/2005Authority Approval of CE Electric methodologies
- (Reference number: 42/05)
02/02/2005Implementation Steering Group meeting minutes 18 January 2005
07/01/2005Implementation Steering Group Terms of Reference
17/12/2004Transition of Electricity Distribution EHV demand use of system charges
- (Reference number: 284/04)
13/10/2004Structure of electricity distribution charges - Proposed DNO charging methodology statements
- (Reference number: 235/04)
30/07/2004Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges: Open letter consultation on DNO draft charging methodologies for demand customers and generators
- (Reference number: 183/04)
08/07/2004Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges Implementation Steering Group (ISG) - Notes from 22 June 2004 meeting
26/04/2004Minutes from Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges Implementation Steering Group (ISG) 18 March 2004
06/04/2004Structure of distribution charges; update and licence modifications
- (Reference number: 76/04)
24/02/2004Notes from the Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges Implementation Steering Group (ISG) Jan 29 2004
24/02/2004Structure of Charges - Interim Arrangements Use of System Charges
01/12/2003Electricity distribution rebates to suppliers
- (Reference number: 155/03)
14/11/2003Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges - Initial decision
- (Reference number: 142/03)
10/10/2003Implementation Steering Group Proposed - Terms of Reference
21/08/2003Notes from Structure of Charges workshops - July 2003
30/07/2003Electricity distribution rebates to suppliers - A consultation document
- (Reference number: 74/03)
30/06/2003Structure of charges working group meeting - 5
12/06/2003Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges: Initial conclusions
- (Reference number: 43/03)
12/06/2003Electricity Distribution Losses: Initial Proposals
- (Reference number: 44/03)
14/04/2003Electricity Distribution Losses Workshop 14 April 2003 Programme
25/03/2003Structure of Charges Working Group Meeting 4
05/03/2003'Distribution Charges Feb 2003 Workshop - Welcome'
18/02/2003Structure of charges working group meeting notes - meeting 3
28/01/2003Fault levels and distribution charges - a note from ILEX to the ISG
15/01/2003Electricity distribution losses - A consultation document
- (Reference number: 03/03)
09/12/2002Structure of charges working group meeting notes - meeting 2
24/10/2002Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges. Update Document
- (Reference number: 69/02)
21/12/2000The Structure of Electricity Distribution Charges 2000
- (Reference number: 00/00)