Business plan guidance: electricity distribution price control (ED3)

Publication type:
Guidance
Publication date:
Last updated:
Topic:
Energy network price controls,
Electricity distribution
Subtopic:
RIIO-ED3: electricity distribution price control 2028 to 2033
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Information for distribution network operators about what they need to include in their business plans for the next electricity distribution price control (ED3).

Details

DNOs should use the guidance and templates when creating their business plans for ED3. We will assess these plans and set out our decisions on their plans at draft and final determinations in 2027.

Please note: 'Annex 2: ED3 common sensitivity for load-related expenditure' will be published on 28 September 2026. 

'Annex 2: ED3 BPG Business Plan Data Table glossary' is not currently accessible and will be republished on 28 September 2026 in an accessible format.  If you need the information in an alternative format please contact ED3@ofgem.gov.uk.

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17 September 2026 updated with new versions of documents and ED3 BPG and BPDT errata log