Name of the Future System Operator announced
On Monday 22 January, National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) announced that the name of the forthcoming Future System Operator (FSO) will be the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
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Ofgem issues consultation on draft amendments to FSO impacted licences
On Thursday 14 December, Ofgem published a consultation on draft amendments to impacted licences following the creation of the Future System Operator (FSO).
ESO publishes conclusions from Phase 4 of NZMR programme
In November 2023, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) published its assessment and conclusions of Phase 4 of its Net Zero Market Reform (NZMR) programme.
Ofgem sets out plans for local energy governance
On Wednesday 15 November, Ofgem published its decision on the future of local energy institutions and governance. Ofgem’s decision aims to reform local governance arrangements such as energy system planning, and includes the introduction of regional energy strategic planners (RESPs) to ensure there is appropriate accountability and effective coordination for strategic planning on a regional level.
NGESO responds to ESN call for Balancing Mechanism reforms
On Thursday 27 July, National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) published its response letter proceeding the Electricity Storage Network’s (ESN’s) open letter calling for reforms to the Balancing Mechanism (BM).
ESO opens Connections Reform consultation
On Tuesday 13 June, National Grid ESO (ESO) announced the launch of its Connections Reform consultation on long-term enduring solutions for the connections process.