Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges
Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges recover the cost of installing and maintaining the transmission system in England, Wales, Scotland and Offshore. Generators are charged according to their TEC. Suppliers are charged based on their demand forecast. All tariffs are based on which geographical zone Users are connected to. TNUoS tariffs are published annually by 31 January and take effect from 1 April each year.
TNUoS tariff forecasts and notifications of changes
These documents contain the TNUoS tariff forecasts and notifications of tariff changes. Updates for next year's tariffs are published quarterly in accordance with the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC). Updates for the next five years’ tariffs are published annually. The TNUoS tariffs for 2017/18 can be found below and are now fixed.
For the 2019/20 TNUoS tariffs, the timetable for our upcoming forecasts is outlined below:
Timetable updates
TNUoS Tariff Report | Date of Publication | Event | Date of Event | Registration |
2019/20 Quarterly Forecast | End of April 2018 | Webinar | Friday 11 May 1:30-2:30pm | Play Recording |
2019/20 Quarterly Forecast | End of June 2018 | Webinar | Friday 6 July 10:30-11:30am | Play Recording |
2020/21 – 2023/24 5 Year Forecast | Mid September 2018 | Webinar | Thursday 20 September 10:00-11:00am | Play Recording |
2019/20 Draft Tariffs | End of November 2018 | Webinar | Wednesday 12 December 10:30-11:30am | Webinar and slides |
2019/20 Final Tariffs | End of January 2019 | Webinar | Wednesday 6 February 10:30-11:30am | Play recording |
Our TNUoS Tariff Model Training sessions are aimed at users who have some understanding of the TNUoS tariffs, and have little or no previous experience at using the DCLF-ICRP model. This training session will be useful if you’re a TNUoS customer, who would like to know how to change the model inputs, and how to run the model to generate your own scenarios.
TNUoS Transport & Tariff Model training | Registration |
Thursday 21 February 10:00am-2:00pm | Register Password: NGeso504_001 |
| Thursday 9 May 10:00am-2:00pm | Register Password: NGeso504_001 |
| Wednesday 14 August 10:00am-2:00pm | Register Password: NGeso504_001 |
| Thursday 19 September 10:00am-2:00pm | Register Password: NGeso504_001 |
Five-year forecasts
2020/21 charging year tariff forecasts
2019/20 charging year tariff forecasts
2018/19 charging year tariff forecasts
2017/18 charging year tariff forecasts
2016/17 charging year tariff forecasts
2015/16 charging year tariff forecasts
2014/15 charging year tariff forecasts
Tariff change notifications
Network charging developments and Charging Futures
Our on-going involvement with Charging Futures is part of our commitment to improve competition in markets. By making it easier to understand and get involved in charging reforms, Charging Futures supports equality in network charging.
Balancing Services Use of System (BSUoS) charges
BSUoS recovers the cost of day-to-day operation of the transmission system. These charges apply to suppliers and generators.
Historical tariffs
Tools and calculators
The current charging calculations are based on the Oct 2014 TEC register. To view the latest Transmission entry capacity (TEC) register please refer to the Registers, reports, and guidance page.
Generation zoning reviews
We undertake reviews of generation tariff zones at the start of the Price Control period unless there is a significant change in the generation background. These documents contain consultation details of previous reviews.
TNUoS charging statements
TNUoS charging statements are documents describing our charges and the methodologies behind them. The Use of System Charging Methodology Statement and the Connection Charging Methodology Statement are included within Section 14 of the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC). National Grid administers the CUSC. Changes to the CUSC are subject to industry consultation, approved either by Ofgem or the CUSC Modification Panel.
Charging statements
DCLF ICRP Transport Model
We publish the DC Load Flow Investment Cost Related Pricing (DCLF ICRP) Transport Model which allows users to undertake their own sensitivity analysis of generation and demand tariffs under different scenarios.
For more detailed information on the DCLF ICRP, please see Chapter 2 of The Statement of the Use of System Charging Methodology in Section 14 of the CUSC.
If you would like a copy of the DCLF ICRP Transport Model, require further information on the charging methodologies and principles, or have any other charging enquiry, please contact our Charging Team at [email protected] or 01926 654633.