Implementation of energy code reform: decision
Summary
Ofgem decision on implementation of energy code reform. Follows the earlier consultations on code reform implementation.
Why it matters
Operative implementation decision for energy code reform under the Energy Act 2023. Sets the timeline and approach for Code Manager appointments, modification process changes, and transition. Predecessor to the April 2025 second implementation consultation decisions and the BSC/REC Code Manager basis-of-selection determinations.
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Implementation of energy code reform: decision | 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: Implementation of energy code reform: decision Publication type: Decision Publication date: 22 August 2024 Topic: Offshore electricity transmission, Energy codes Subtopic: Energy code reform Decision for: Energy code reform: implementation consultation Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn The Energy Act 2023 gives us new functions to set the direction for the electricity and gas industry codes. We will license code managers, who will be responsible for the governance of the codes. Under this new code governance framework , code managers will be responsible for making sure that the codes develop in line with our strategic priorities. These reforms will mean that the codes can be changed more quickly and respond to changes in the energy market. They will also help towards the UK government’s ambition and achievement of net zero. In January 2024, we sought feedback on our proposals for implementing energy code reform. This document summarises responses to that consultation and set out our intended next steps. Impact assessment A final impact assessment on code consolidation is published alongside our decision, which sets out the quantitative and qualitative analysis used to inform our decisions on code consolidation. Modification process workgroup Alongside our consultation we sought volunteers to join an Ofgem led workgroup (the ‘Modification Process Workgroup’) to support Ofgem in developing an updated code modification process. A report of the workgroup so far is published alongside our decision. Main document Implementation of energy code reform - consultation decision [PDF, 455.42KB] Subsidiary documents Code Consolidation - Final Impact Assessment [PDF, 465.25KB] Modification Process Workshop report - part 1 [PDF, 169.49KB] Modification Process Workshop report - part 2 [PDF, 138.35KB] Response documents Implementation consultation responses [ZIP, 12.87MB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close