Ofgem Consultation on Domestic Energy Consumption Values
Summary
Ofgem has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the typical domestic consumption values for electricity and gas. These values are used to help consumers understand their energy usage and interact with the energy price cap. The consultation seeks views from energy suppliers, industry bodies, and consumer groups.
What changed
Ofgem is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the typical domestic consumption values (TDCVs) for electricity and gas. These values, last reviewed in 2023, are intended to help consumers understand their energy usage and are relevant to the energy price cap methodology. The consultation aims to reflect current household energy consumption trends and their interaction with the price cap.
Energy suppliers, industry bodies, consumer groups, and charities are invited to submit their views by April 20, 2026. The feedback will inform Ofgem's review and potential adjustments to these benchmark values, which could impact how energy prices are set and communicated to consumers.
What to do next
- Review proposed changes to typical domestic consumption values.
- Submit feedback to Ofgem by April 20, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Review of typical domestic consumption values
Publication type: Consultation Publication date:
25 March 2026
Closing date: 20 April 2026 Status: Open Topic: Electricity supply, Gas supply, Energy pricing rules Subtopic: Energy price cap Get emails about this page Print this page
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- Decision for typical domestic consumption values 2023
- Energy price cap: benchmark consumption review
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- Proposed changes to update the typical domestic consumer values for electricity and gas, reflecting how household energy use has changed over time.
Consultation description
We regularly review the typical domestic consumption values for electricity and gas to check changes in the amount of energy used over time. Our last review was in 2023. They can help energy customers who are unsure how much energy they use, understand how much energy a typical household could use over a year.
This consultation also discusses the general trend in domestic energy usage and how the new typical domestic consumption values interact with the energy price cap.
Who should respond
We would like views from people with an interest in the price cap methodology, including energy suppliers and energy industry bodies. We would also like responses from consumer groups and charities.
How to respond
Submit your response to this consultation by 20 April 2026 by emailing priceprotectionpolicy@ofgem.gov.uk.
Documents
Review of typical domestic consumption values - consultation [PDF, 246.61KB] Get emails about this page Print this page
Related links
- Decision for typical domestic consumption values 2023
- Energy price cap: benchmark consumption review
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