Artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector guidance: consultation

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector guidance: consultation | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector guidance: consultation Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 13 December 2024 Last updated: 20 May 2025 Closed date: 8 February 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Artificial intelligence Print this page Related links Ethical AI use in the energy sector guidance Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Updated 20 May 2025 We asked We asked for views from stakeholders on our draft guidance about how AI should be used in Great Britain’s energy sector. You said There is broad support for the guidance and its outcomes-focused approach. A minority of stakeholders provided critical constructive feedback. We did We have fully addressed these issues by making appropriate revisions to the guidance. This ensures clarity around its purpose, scope and effect. We are seeking views on our draft artificial intelligence (AI) guidance to encourage its responsible, safe and sustainable use in the energy sector. Who should respond We would like views from people and organisations within the energy sector who are either using or looking to use AI. We also welcome responses from: technology companies AI developers consumer groups charities academia other stakeholders Background This guidance builds on our Call for input on the use of AI in the energy sector , and our high-level strategic approach to AI , both published in April 2024. It sets out good practice for all stakeholders considering procurement or deployment of AI in the energy sector. Our guidance aims to streamline regulatory burdens on stakeholders. It will act as a roadmap to the existing regulatory framework. We want to ensure that stakeholders take appropriate and proportionate measures to reduce risks. Your views on this consultation will help inform our approach. Why your views matter We want to make sure people and organisations within the energy sector use AI in a safe, secure, fair and sustainable way. Our regulatory approach builds on the UK government’s AI principles and aims to benefit energy consumers. Your responses will help us to develop the scope of our regulatory guidance and our approach to current and future risks as well as opportunities offered by AI. How to respond This consultation closed on 7 February 2025. If you have any questions about our AI regulation work, you can email AIPolicy@ofgem.gov.uk . Feedback Yes No Was this page useful? Please submit your feedback below Submit feedback Leave this field blank Print this page Related links Ethical AI use in the energy sector guidance Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close