Ofgem is expected to confirm the National Energy System Operator’s ambitious new plan to reform grid connections and unlock billions of investment.
- Grid connections for businesses that will deliver clean energy prioritised, driving growth to put more money in working people’s pockets
- Pro-growth reforms to help unlock £40 billion of mainly private investment a year in clean energy and infrastructure, with industries of the future such as data centres accelerated for quicker grid connections
- Comes as £43.7 billion of private investment announced into the UK’s clean energy industries since July
DESNZ full press release: www.gov.uk/government/news/clean-energy-projects-prioritised-for-grid-connections
Ofgem full press release: www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ofgem-ceo-says-household-and-industrial-customers-will-remain-focus-regulator
Ofgem decision: www.ofgem.gov.uk/decision/decision-connections-reform-package-tm04
NESO full press release: www.neso.energy/news/reforming-connections-unlock-great-britains-economic-growth-and-clean-power-potential
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