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2,600+ EHV Sites. All 14 DNOs. Site-Specific Tariffs.

Extra High Voltage (22kV+) distribution tariffs from Annex 2 (import & export) with Annex 6 quarterly updates.

Understanding EDCM

What is EDCM?

EDCM applies to customers connected at 22kV and above. Unlike CDCM's 32 standard tariffs, EDCM charges are calculated individually for each site based on network location and dedicated assets.

We extract site-specific tariffs from Annex 2a (import) and Annex 2b (export), plus Annex 6 addenda which contain quarterly updates for new or amended EHV sites. When a site appears in both Annex 2 and Annex 6, the Annex 6 rates take precedence.

Why EDCM Data Matters

  • Site-specific accuracy

    Each EHV site has unique tariffs

  • Revenue modelling

    Critical for generator and storage economics

  • Bill verification

    Validate invoices against published rates

Regional Coverage

All 14 Distribution Network Operators

10

Eastern

UKPN

11

East Midlands

NGED

12

London

UKPN

13

SP Manweb

SPEN

14

West Midlands

NGED

15

NPg Northeast

NPg

16

ENW

ENWL

17

Scottish Hydro

SSEN

18

SP Distribution

SPEN

19

South Eastern

UKPN

20

Southern

SSEN

21

South Wales

NGED

22

South West

NGED

23

NPg Yorkshire

NPg

Plus 19+ IDNOs covered via host DNO rate mapping.

Data Structure

9 Charge Components Per Site

Import tariffs (5 components) and export tariffs (4 components).

Import Charges

  • SR

    Super Red Rate

    p/kWh - Peak period

  • FA

    Fixed Adder

    p/kWh - All consumption

  • CC

    Capacity Charge

    p/kVA/day

  • EC

    Exceeded Capacity

    p/kVA/day - Penalty

  • RP

    Reactive Power

    p/kVArh

Export Charges

  • SR

    Super Red Rate

    p/kWh - Often negative (credits)

  • FA

    Fixed Adder

    p/kWh - All exports

  • CC

    Capacity Charge

    p/kVA/day

  • EC

    Exceeded Capacity

    p/kVA/day - Penalty

Use Cases

Who Uses EDCM Data?

Renewable Developers

Model DUoS export credits for solar farms, wind farms, and embedded generation.

  • Revenue forecasting for planning applications
  • Grid connection comparisons between sites
  • Business case validation for investors

Battery Storage Operators

Time-of-use network charges for arbitrage strategies and revenue stacking.

  • Super Red period optimisation
  • Import/export charge differentials
  • Capacity charge impact analysis

Large Industrial Customers

Data centres, manufacturing plants, and EHV-connected facilities.

  • Bill validation against Annexe 2 rates
  • Capacity charge optimisation
  • Budget forecasting for network costs

Energy Consultancies

TPIs and consultants serving large commercial clients.

  • Portfolio-wide charge validation
  • Client reporting and analysis
  • Integration into advisory platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDCM data.

EDCM (Extra High Voltage Distribution Charging Methodology) applies to customers connected at 22kV and above, while CDCM (Common Distribution Charging Methodology) applies to LV and HV connections. The key difference is that EDCM tariffs are calculated individually for each site based on network location and dedicated assets, whereas CDCM uses 32 standardised tariff categories that apply to all customers within a category.

All EDCM data is extracted from official DNO charging statements: Annex 2a (import tariffs) and Annex 2b (export tariffs) published annually, plus Annex 6 quarterly addenda for new or amended EHV sites. These are the same documents that DNOs use to invoice EHV customers. When a site appears in both Annex 2 and Annex 6, we use the Annex 6 rates as they take precedence.

Super Red is EDCM's peak charging period, which applies only during November to February, Monday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm. This is different from CDCM's year-round Red/Amber/Green time bands. Super Red rates are significantly higher than other periods to reflect peak network demand.

EDCM tariffs are updated annually when DNOs publish new Annex 2 documents (typically effective from 1 April). DNOs also publish Annex 6 quarterly addenda containing new or amended EHV site tariffs throughout the year. We check for updates weekly, and once new data is identified, extraction and validation typically takes up to a week before it appears in our database. Historical data is preserved for trend analysis.

Yes, our dataset includes tariffs from all 14 DNOs regardless of whether they use FCP (Forward Cost Pricing) or LRIC (Long Run Incremental Cost) methodology. The published tariffs are what matters for billing purposes.

Yes, EDCM data is available via our Enterprise API. Contact us to discuss access options, data licensing, and integration requirements.

API Access

Integrate EDCM tariff data into your systems via RESTful API.

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Data Licensing

Bulk exports, white-label options, and OEM partnerships.

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