Connected Kerb has notified Shropshire Council that it will review charging tariffs across its network in response to significant increases in national electricity transmission and distribution charges taking effect from April 2026. The charge point operator expects to confirm any tariff changes by 10 September 2026, with revised rates taking effect no earlier than 14 September 2026. Connected Kerb is exploring options to minimise customer impact, including new energy supply arrangements and lower cost smart charging services.
Why it matters: The announcement signals how rising network costs from April 2026 may force CPOs to adjust pricing models, with implications for contract terms and revenue forecasts across local authority partnerships. Operators and councils will need to monitor whether similar tariff reviews emerge industry wide as transmission and distribution charges increase.