Draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth

Overview

This consultation seeks feedback on proposed social and environmental guidance for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) – the governing body for Ofgem – on delivering growth through electricity networks.

The purpose of the guidance is to ensure that Ofgem is able to support electricity networks to enable growth in a way that is consistent with its objectives, duties, and functions. The government is issuing it now because there is a strong, time-critical opportunity to boost domestic production in networks supply chains.

We welcome feedback and evidence from a range of stakeholders, including:

• GEMA
• Ofgem licensees
• consumer organisations
• manufacturers
• developers
• industry bodies