Energy system cost allocation and recovery review

Closes 24 Sep 2025

Options

Summary

In this chapter, we set out some broad options for changing the way in which energy system costs could be recovered from domestic consumers. 

Many of these options could be combined to develop more specific policy options for us to consider.

Details

Included in the chapter are high level options to recover costs from both domestic and non-domestic consumers. 

Before you give us your views

You’ll need to read the full details in the Options chapter of the call for input (PDF, opens in new window). 

2. What options for amending domestic cost allocation and recovery should we explore in more detail and why? What options should we rule out at this stage and why?
3. How would changes to the underlying rules and approaches for allocating and recovering system-wide costs be expected to translate into the tariffs offered by suppliers?
4. What options for amending non-domestic cost allocation and recovery should we explore in more detail and why? What options should we rule out at this stage and why?
5. Should we consider alternative methods for splitting network costs between domestic and non-domestic customers? If so, what methods should we consider and why would these alternative methods benefit consumers?