Early Competition in onshore electricity transmission networks: policy update
Summary
Ofgem policy update on early competition in onshore electricity transmission networks. Progresses the framework for competitively tendering new onshore transmission projects instead of defaulting to incumbent TOs.
Why it matters
Structural reform to how transmission infrastructure is delivered. Competition for onshore projects could reduce costs versus the incumbent monopoly model. Mirrors the OFTO competitive approach for offshore transmission.
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
Early Competition in onshore electricity transmission networks: policy update | 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: Early Competition in onshore electricity transmission networks: policy update Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 21 February 2024 Closed date: 21 March 2024 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Electricity transmission Decision: Decision on Early Competition in onshore electricity transmission networks: policy update Print this page Related links Decision on early competition in onshore electricity transmission networks Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn This consultation summarises our latest thinking and proposals on various important supporting policy points that were referenced for further consideration in our March 2022 decision on Early Competition . It includes our views on the National Grid ESO’s proposed changes to the Early Competition model in its recently published Early Competition Implementation Update ( ECI-Update ). We want to get feedback on our views and proposals on: changes to the Early Competition model by the ESO under its EC-I Update, including the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) model and wider methodology for identifying projects for Early Competition Transmission Owners (TOs) conflict mitigation in supporting Early Competition tender process Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) revenue recovery for Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs) options for dealing with CATO and tender failure Who should respond We want to hear views and feedback from the public and stakeholders with an interest in this consultation, specifically from: potential bidders in Early Competition processes and network companies people with an interest in the development of electricity network solutions, technical and commercial innovation people competing for the design, construction and operation of solutions to solve network problem How to respond You can share your response to the questions in the consultation document by email to OnshoreCompetitionTeam@ofgem.gov.uk by 20 March 2024. Respond name Thomas Johns, Head of Onshore Competition Respond telephone 0207 901 7046 Respond email OnshoreCompetitionTeam@ofgem.gov.uk Main document Consultation on policy updates to Early Competition in onshore electricity transmission networks [PDF, 739.57KB] Response documents Consultation responses - Early Competition in onshore electricity transmission networks: policy update [ZIP, 3.09MB] Print this page Related links Decision on early competition in onshore electricity transmission networks Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close