Time-of-Use Optimisation
Consumption Analysis
Date Published: 4th March 2026
Electricity time-of-use tariffs are increasingly being introduced across the UK domestic energy market. You may have recently seen offers promoting discounted electricity during weekends or off-peak periods.
In the non-domestic market, advanced Half-Hourly (HH) supplies present a significant opportunity to benefit from similar time-based pricing structures.
Using data from ElectraLink alongside our EnergyBucket reporting platform, we are now able to analyse electricity consumption in granular half-hourly detail.
This enables us to identify when energy is used, how it aligns with District Network Operator (DNO) time bands and where meaningful cost savings may be achievable through bespoke time-of-use tariff structures.
Red / Amber / Green Time Band Charges:
DNOs apply time-banded pass-through charges across the week. These typically fall into:
Red (Peak) periods - highest network charges
Amber periods - mid-level charges
Green (Off-peak) periods - lowest charges
Example: UK Power Networks (UKPN) 2026/2027 charges:
The above tariff tables illustrate how these time bands translate into materially different unit charges across Red, Amber and Green periods reinforcing the financial impact of peak-period exposure.
The Exploring Bespoke Time-of-Use Opportunities:
Through detailed time-banded consumption analysis, we can:
Identify supplies with limited peak-period consumption
Quantify exposure to Red band charges
Model potential alternative pricing structures based on site-specific usage
Provide data-driven insights that support tailored tariff structures
Where appropriate, our analysis can highlight opportunities for bespoke time-of-use pricing aligned with the site’s consumption profile.
If you have an advanced HH meter and would like a detailed breakdown of your electricity usage across all time-of-use categories, simply get in touch.