Sector specific methodology consultation: electricity distribution price control (ED3)
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Last updated:
- Closed date:
- Status:
- Closed (with decision)
- Topic:
- Energy network price controls,
- Electricity distribution
- Subtopic:
- RIIO-ED3: electricity distribution price control 2028 to 2033
We are consulting on the methodology we will apply to the electricity distribution sector from 1 April 2028.
Details of outcome
We have made decisions on our approach to policy, cost and finance that have informed our business plan guidance for the electricity distribution price control (ED3).
Read the full outcome
Read the business plan guidance for electricity distribution price control (ED3).
Consultation responses
Original consultation
Consultation description
We set price controls on the companies that run the electricity distribution networks in Great Britain to ensure that current and future consumers get the network services they require at a fair price.
The current price control for the electricity distribution sector (RIIO-ED2) is due to finish in March 2028. The ED3 price controls for the electricity distribution sector will then start on 1 April 2028 and run for 5 years up to 31 March 2033.
In April 2025 we published our ED3 Framework Decision, which confirmed the framework for the new price controls. We are now consulting on the methodology that we will use to apply this framework.
Who should respond
We would like views from stakeholders with an interest in the regulation of energy networks. We would particularly welcome responses from groups representing consumers of electricity. We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and the public.
Consultation documents
All updates
21 May 2026 published consultation outcome and added decision document for the ED3 Sector Specific Methodology Consultation.