Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework consultation
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Regional Energy Strategic Plan Impact Assessment consultation
Ofgem Regional Energy Strategic Plan Impact Assessment consultation. Quantifies the expected costs and benefits of introducing the RESP framework.
Impact Assessment is the document Ofgem must publish to justify the RESP framework. Quantifies administrative costs, planning benefits, and distributional effects. Sister to the April 2025 RESP policy framework decision and the July 2025 licence modifications consultation.
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Publication type:
Consultation
Publication date:
24 February 2025
Closed date:
11 March 2025
Status:
Closed (with decision)
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We are consulting on the draft Impact Assessment (IA) for the introduction of Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) policy framework.
The draft IA sets out the potential impacts of the introduction of the RESP. The conclusion of this draft IA sets out that the quantified benefits of introducing the RESP are potentially far greater than the costs.
This consultation on the draft IA will close at 5pm on 10 March 2025. After this date, we will consider all responses and evidence provided.
Once the consultation on the IA is closed, we will consider all responses and evidence provided. We aim to publish the non-confidential responses we receive and the final IA alongside a decision on the RESP policy framework by the end of Q1 2025.
Respond name
Fiona Campbell
Respond email
Resp@ofgem.gov.uk
Main document
Consultation on Regional Energy Strategic Plan Impact Assessment [PDF, 532.90KB]
Subsidiary documents
Stakeholder responses to RESP IA consultation [ZIP, 5.00MB]
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Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework consultation
Ofgem consults on the proposed policy framework for the Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP), following the November 2023 decision to introduce a regional strategic planning function delivered by NESO.
Consultation-phase predecessor to the April 2025 RESP policy framework decision. Documents the stakeholder engagement that shaped the final framework. Useful historical reference for the RESP origin story; the operative document is the April 2025 decision.
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Publication type:
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Publication date:
30 July 2024
Closed date:
9 October 2024
Status:
Closed (with decision)
Decision:
Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework decision
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In our November 2023 future of local energy institutions and governance decision, we confirmed the introduction of a new regional strategic planning function delivered by the National Energy System Operator. The Regional Energy Strategic Plan (RESP) will enable the coordinated development of the energy system across multiple vectors, provide confidence in system requirements and enable network infrastructure investment ahead of need. Ultimately, this will support the energy system’s transition to net zero in a cost effective manner. This consultation follows on from our November decision and sets out our proposed policy framework for the RESP, alongside a series of questions for consideration. We are seeking input from stakeholders on three primary areas:
RESP building blocks – we propose each RESP should include a long-term vision alongside a series of directive strategic net zero pathways that show energy projections and guide system need. The RESP should be developed collaboratively and based on relevant local and national data inputs
regional governance – we propose each region should have a Strategic Board, made up of local and devolved government and network company representatives. The Strategic Board should facilitate transparency, heighten visibility of regional priorities and provide oversight of the RESP development
boundaries – we propose eleven regions across Great Britain. One region covering Wales, one region covering Scotland and a further nine regions covering England
Next steps
The consultation will be open for 10 weeks. We request stakeholders submit responses to resp@ofgem.gov.uk by 8 October 2024. Responses will be gathered and analysed to support the further refinement of our framework. We aim to publish a decision on the RESP policy framework in Winter 2024.
Respond name
Fiona Campbell
Respond email
resp@ofgem.gov.uk
Main document
Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework consultation [PDF, 3.68MB]
Subsidiary documents
Stakeholder responses to RESP policy consultation [ZIP, 32.17MB]
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Ofgem: Regional Energy Strategic Plan Impact Assessment consultation; Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework consultation