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Security and Quality of Supply Standard
GSR037Raised

GSR037: Formatting and Housekeeping

NESO (SQSS)·regulation·low·5 Feb 2026·source document

What is being proposed

This modification aims to make the System Quality of Supply Standard (SQSS) a more readable, user-friendly document.

Current status

03/03/2026 - Proposal raised on 05 February 2026 and will be presented at the SQSS Panel on 24 March 2026.

Details

Proposed byNESO
Decision byOfgem
GovernanceStandard Governance (straight to CAC)
Impact onLow Impact on Transmission Owners, Offshore Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators, National Energy System Operator and the Authority
Also affectsN/A

Timeline

Proposal raised5 Feb 2026

Analysis

NESO proposes GSR037 to improve formatting and readability of the System Quality of Supply Standard (SQSS), a technical document governing grid planning standards. The proposal follows standard governance and goes directly to CAC approval. SQSS Panel will review on 24 March 2026.

Why it matters

Pure housekeeping that changes presentation without altering substance. As such, this reflects regulatory maturity — standards becoming complex enough to require professional editing — but creates no winners or losers.

Key facts

  • Proposal raised 5 February 2026
  • SQSS Panel review 24 March 2026
  • Standard governance route straight to CAC
  • Low impact on all transmission parties

Areas affected

transmissiongrid connections