How does the Night Storage Tariff work?

Night storage heaters store energy by drawing in energy at night when electricity tends to be off-peak and cheaper. This heat is then released during the day to keep your home warm. Storage heaters are energy efficient as the electricity they use is converted into heat. 

If you've electricity night storage heating, you'll either be on our Urban 24-Hour Tariff or our Rural 24-Hour Tariff. There are two different parts to these tariffs. 

• You'll pay our Urban 24-Hour or Rural 24-Hour Tariff, as well as the associated annual standing charge.
• In addition, you'll pay a different unit rate for your night storage heating usage (as measured through your separate night storage meter which tracks your night storage heating consumption). You'll also pay a second lower annual standing charge for your night storage heating.  
• The night storage heating rate and standing charge applies from 11pm to 8am in winter time (late October to late March) and 12am to 9am in summer time (late March to late October).

These charges are all clearly shown on your bill. See below for an example - please note the figures are used for illustrative purposes only.

To check your unit rate and standing charges, go to Our Tariffs Explained and select the tariff relevant to you.