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TDR Band Optimiser

Analyse whether your clients could save money by reducing their MIC to move to a lower TDR band. With RIIO-3 rates nearly doubling from April 2026, this is the time to act.

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Your clients are probably paying too much for TNUoS

TDR (Transmission Demand Residual) charges are based on agreed capacity, not actual usage. Many businesses have MICs set years ago that far exceed their actual peak demand. With RIIO-3 rates nearly doubling from April 2026, oversized capacity is about to get very expensive.

Risk: Without reviewing MIC against actual demand, your clients will overpay by thousands - or tens of thousands - every year. And with RIIO-3, those overpayments are about to double.

Use Cases

When to use this tool

Oversized MIC Review

Compare agreed capacity against actual maximum demand to find MIC reduction opportunities.

RIIO-3 Preparation

Show clients how TDR charges will change in April 2026 and what they can do now to minimise impact.

New Business Development

Demonstrate value to prospective clients by showing the savings potential you can unlock.

Portfolio-Wide Analysis

Identify the biggest TDR savings opportunities across a portfolio of client sites.

DNO Capacity Request

Build a data-backed case for requesting MIC reduction from the DNO.

How It Works

1

Enter your MPAN

We detect voltage level automatically

2

Add capacity details

MIC from connection agreement

3

Enter max demand

Your actual peak usage in kW

4

Review savings

See optimal band and annual savings

What You'll Get

Current vs Optimal Band Comparison

See exactly which TDR band you should be in based on actual demand, with clear savings figures.

Target MIC Recommendation

Get a recommended MIC value that maintains a safety margin above peak demand.

RIIO-3 Impact Analysis

Compare current rates with April 2026 rates to understand the urgency of acting now.

3-Year Savings Projection

See cumulative savings over 3 years with year-by-year breakdown - perfect for client proposals.

Built on official data

We calculate using the same published rates DNOs use

5
TDR Bands
3
Voltage Levels
22
Band Thresholds
14
DNO Regions

Quick Answers

What is TDR and why does it matter?

TDR (Transmission Demand Residual) is a fixed daily charge based on your agreed capacity. Many businesses have MICs set years ago that are much higher than their actual demand, meaning they overpay significantly.

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Check if your MIC is costing you extra.

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