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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Network Charging Compensation Scheme Uplift

21 July 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Sarah Jones Lab Croydon West

Energy

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government plans to increase Network Charging Compensation Scheme relief from 60% to 90%.
  • The application window for the scheme will be extended from one month to two months.
  • A consultation is being launched to gather industry views on these changes.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's plan to increase relief through the Network Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme from 60% to 90% and extend the application window from one month to two.

Action requested

The government is launching a consultation to seek industry views on increasing NCC Scheme relief and extending the application period. If enacted, this will provide over £100m in additional electricity price relief starting from 2026 for around 500 UK energy-intensive businesses.

Key facts

  • The government's programme aims to increase Network Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme relief from 60% to 90%.
  • The consultation will explore doubling the application window from one month to two months.
  • Over £100m in additional electricity price relief is expected if the scheme is enacted.
  • Approximately 500 UK energy-intensive businesses across sectors such as steel, chemicals, glass and ceramics will benefit.
  • The cost of electricity for beneficiaries is estimated to reduce by £7-10/MWh from 2026.
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