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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on Network Charging Compensation Scheme Uplift

03 November 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris McDonald Lab Stockton North

Energy

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government will increase the discount on electricity network charges for energy-intensive businesses from 60% to 90%.
  • This change is expected to save approximately 420 million per year for around 500 UK businesses.
  • The Supercharger scheme will be funded through system reforms without additional taxpayer costs.

Issue summary

The statement updates on an increase in the Network Charging Compensation Scheme (Supercharger) for energy-intensive businesses.

Action requested

The government will increase the discount on electricity network charges from 60% to 90%, saving approximately £420 million per year for around 500 UK businesses. The Supercharger, funded through system reforms without additional taxpayer costs, is expected to reduce industrial energy costs.

Key facts

  • Government will increase the discount on electricity network charges from 60% to 90%.
  • This will save approximately £420 million per year for around 500 UK businesses.
  • The Supercharger will be funded through reforms to the energy system at no additional cost to taxpayers.
  • The scheme supports employment of around 400,000 people across various sectors including steel, cement, glass, paper and chemicals.
  • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published a consultation on amending the inflation indexation of the Renewables Obligation from RPI to CPI.
  • Businesses like Tata Steel at Port Talbot and INEOS in Grangemouth will benefit from the scheme.
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