As part of the ongoing Energy Bill process, on Tuesday 6 June, the government issued guidance detailing a proposal to amend the existing duties of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) in order to provide it with a specific net zero duty which they will have regard to when carrying out their duties.
Regen published a report on Wednesday 24 May titled Building a GB electricity network ready for net zero, highlighting the urgent need for reform and investment given that lead times for critical low-carbon projects to connect to the grid are now over 15 years.
On Tuesday 16 May, Ofgem published an open letter on future reform to the electricity connections process. This follows a recognition that there is a pressing need to prepare the energy system for a significant increase in nuclear power, offshore wind, and solar power generation capacity which will be needed to meet decarbonisation goals and growing electricity demand.
Following Ofgem’s recent call for input on the future of distributed flexibility, on Wednesday 10 May Regen published its response, outlining four key recommendations.
On Wednesday 10 May, DESNZ published a consultation on its proposed Strategy and Policy Statement for energy policy in GB
On Thursday 27 April, Ofgem published an open letter providing an update on priorities for electricity network charging and connection reforms.