Reformed National Pricing (RNP): NESO calls for input on proposed electricity market reforms
Summary
NESO has launched a Call for Input on Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme reforms to GB's electricity market, including potential changes to dispatch arrangements and decision-making processes. The programme is a collaboration between NESO, Ofgem and DESNZ to review market arrangements and ensure system security, affordability and alignment with clean power transition.
Why it matters
This could fundamentally reshape how GB's electricity market operates, potentially affecting investment signals, operational efficiency and constraint costs. The reforms are explicitly designed to support the Clean Power 2030 action plan and will be backed by government legislation.
Key facts
- •Call for Input closes 14 April 2026
- •Expert Group being formed with NESO, Ofgem and DESNZ
- •Government will support delivery with legislation as required
- •REMA Summer Update 2025 confirmed GB will retain single national wholesale electricity market
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Publisher description
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published a Call for Input (CfI) on proposed electricity market reforms to support its efficient operation and future development.
Full extracted text
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has put out a Call for Input ( CfI ) on proposals that support the efficient operation and future development of Great Britain’s electricity market. The CfI includes detail of: potential reforms to dispatch arrangements the decision making process and timelines for the Reformed National Pricing ( RNP ) programme The CfI is accompanied by a request for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to join an Expert Group with NESO, Ofgem and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ( DESNZ ), to further shape these reforms and their implementation. We encourage anyone with an interest to respond to the Call for Input (closing 14 April 2026), and / or the Expression of Interest. The Reformed National Pricing ( RNP ) programme NESO’s Call for Input ( CfI ) forms part of the collaboration between DESNZ , Ofgem and NESO to review electricity market arrangements through the Reformed National Pricing ( RNP ) programme, to ensure the system remains secure, affordable, and aligned with the transition to clean power. The REMA Summer Update 2025 confirmed that Great Britain will retain a single national wholesale electricity market. The RNP programme will include a package of measures that will: strengthen investment signals improve operational efficiency reduce constraint related costs support the Clean Power 2030 action plan DESNZ will announce further information on the RNP programme shortly, and further Expert Panels will be established by the programme later this year. Government will support timely delivery with legislation as required.