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Electricity distribution price control ED2

OFGEM·consultation·MEDIUM·21 Apr 2026·source document

This consultation is open for responses

Closes 19 May 2026 (22 days remaining)

Summary

Ofgem consults on the ED2 Strategic Innovation Fund allocation. Closes 19 May 2026.

Why it matters

Governs how innovation funding is allocated inside the ED2 price control. Smaller cousin of the RIIO innovation consultations. Matters for distribution network innovation spend.

Key facts

  • Closes 19 May 2026
  • SIF allocation methodology

Timeline

Consultation closes19 May 2026

Areas affected

ED2DNOsStrategic Innovation Fundinnovation funding

Related programmes

RIIO-ED2Strategic Innovation Fund
Memo

Electricity distribution price control ED2 | 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: Electricity distribution price control ED2 Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 21 April 2026 Closing date: 19 May 2026 Status: Open Topic: Innovation, Energy network price controls Subtopic: Strategic Innovation Fund Get emails about this page Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Updates to Strategic Innovation Fund governance to support ED2 until it ends in March 2028 and ensure alignment with RIIO-3. Consultation description We are seeking views on proposed updates to the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Governance for Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) for the remainder of ED2. The proposals will ensure the continued effective operation of SIF for the remaining two years of ED2. They will bring governance arrangements for DNOs into alignment with those already in place for RIIO-3. This will help to maintain consistency and provide clarity for the delivery of innovation projects. The consultation includes: changes to project reporting and monitoring requirements small increases to funding limits at the Discovery, Alpha and Beta stages refinements to processes for Innovation Challenges and engagement with the Programmatic Approach This follows the helpful feedback we received from DNOs at our webinar with them on 18 March 2026. Who should respond Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) How to respond Submit your response by 19 May 2026 by emailing networks.innovation@ofgem.gov.uk , with the subject title ‘ED2 SIF Consultation Response [INSERT NAME]’ . Consultation documents ED2 SIF Governance [PDF, 665.42KB] ED2 SIF Governance tracked changes [PDF, 742.86KB] Get emails about this page Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close Notify me Would you like to be kept up to date with Electricity distribution price control ED2 ? subscribe to notifications: Email Submit Close