New MOP and DC/DA Charges on Your Business Energy Bill? Here’s What They Mean

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If you’ve recently opened your business electricity bill and noticed unfamiliar charges such as MOP, DC, or DA, you are not alone.

For years, these costs were quietly bundled into standard electricity rates and hidden within your standing charges or unit prices. However, a major industry-wide change known as Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is transforming how UK business energy bills are structured.

As suppliers update their billing systems, many businesses are now seeing these charges listed separately for the first time.

At Flame Energy, we believe business energy billing should be transparent and easy to understand. Here’s what these charges actually mean, why they are appearing now, and what your business should expect to pay.