Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission projects - Early Construction Funding and licence consultation round 2

Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission projects - Early Construction Funding and licence consultation round 2 | 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: Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission projects - Early Construction Funding and licence consultation round 2 Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 28 November 2024 Last updated: 19 November 2025 Closed date: 11 January 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Electricity transmission, Energy network price controls Related consultations: Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission projects - Early Construction Funding and proposed licence modification Show all updates Print this page Related links Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission projects - Early Construction Funding and licence decision Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are seeking views on the Early Construction Funding (ECF) application made by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHET) in relation to eight electricity transmission projects. Details of outcome After careful consideration of stakeholder responses, we have decided to maintain our minded to consultation position and therefore approve Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc (SHET) full Early Construction Funding request. The details of the response(s) are detailed within the decision document. This decision modifies Special Condition 3.41 (Appendix 1) of SHET’s electricity transmission licence in the manner set out in our decision under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) re-opener. Read the full outcome Eight SHET projects decision: Early Construction Funding and Modification to special conditions of the electricity transmission licence [PDF, 219.34KB] Modification of the Special Conditions of the electricity transmission licence held by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc [PDF, 239.94KB] Original consultation Who should respond We would like views from people with an interest in new transmission infrastructure, meeting the net zero challenge, and competition in onshore transmission networks. We particularly welcome responses from consumer groups, stakeholders impacted by the project, stakeholders with an interest in the costs of electricity transmission infrastructure, and transmission owners. We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and the public. Background The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. In December 2022 we introduced a new Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework that will assess, fund and incentivise the accelerated delivery of large strategic transmission projects required to deliver on the Government's ambition. This consultation seeks input from stakeholders in relation to providing SHET with ECF to fund early construction activities required to accelerate delivery of eight ASTI projects ahead of receiving planning permission. Why your views matter We want to hear your views on SHET’s ECF application. We encourage respondents to consider the specific questions outlined within this consultation. Your responses to this consultation will inform our decision. Main document Eight SHET projects ECF and proposed licence modification [PDF, 297.12KB] Modification of the SpC 3.41 of the electricity transmission licence held by SHET [PDF, 178.47KB] Print this page Related links Eight Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission projects - Early Construction Funding and licence decision Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn All updates 19 November 2025 Decision document and licence modification added Close