Electricity distribution network charges: notice period options
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- 20 August 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Electricity distribution,
- Energy network price controls
- Subtopic:
- RIIO-ED3: electricity distribution price control 2028 to 2033
Proposed options for the notice period for network charges for the transition to the next electricity distribution price control (ED3).
Consultation description
The next electricity distribution price control is due to start April 2028. We are consulting on options for the notice period to apply to network charges for the first two years.
Distribution networks companies have asked us to consider a change (called a derogation) from the current notice period of 15 months. They have proposed options for reducing the notice period.
The consultation outlines the options and our assessment of them. We want views from people, such as energy suppliers and non-domestic consumers, on the options and our assessment. We plan to make our final decision by the end of September 2026.
Who should respond
- Energy suppliers
- Network companies
- Generators
- Non-domestic consumers
How to respond
Submit your response by 20 August 2026 by emailing duos@ofgem.gov.uk.