Changes to electricity distribution System Operation incentive governance document and Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGS) annex: (RIIO-ED2)
Summary
Ofgem decision on changes to the electricity Distribution System Operation (DSO) incentive governance document and associated Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGs). Sister decision to the January 2025 consultation.
Why it matters
Operative DSO incentive rules under RIIO-ED2. Determines how DNOs are rewarded for distribution-network operation including flexibility procurement. Affects DNO behaviour and the value of flexibility services.
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
Changes to electricity distribution System Operation incentive governance document and Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGS) annex: (RIIO-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: Changes to electricity distribution System Operation incentive governance document and Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGS) annex: (RIIO-ED2) Publication type: Decision Publication date: 20 March 2025 Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn The DSO incentive was to be made up of three evaluation criteria: stakeholder survey performance panel assessment three outturn performance metrics However, it was not possible to implement the performance metrics part of the incentive for RIIO-ED2. This was due to concerns with data quality a lack of historical data and methodological issues. For the introduction of the incentive, we developed guidance. The guidance was set out in the Distribution System Operation Incentive Governance Document. The Governance Document outlines the processes and criteria used to assess performance; the reporting requirements; and the methodology we will use to determine an incentive reward or penalty. As the performance metrics have been removed from the incentive, we needed to amend the Governance Document to reflect this. The first year of operating the DSO incentive has highlighted a number of areas where improvements could be made. We consulted on a number of proposed changes to the Governance Document and our Decision reflects the outcome of the consultation. The current RIGs contain reporting requirements for the performance metrics for the DSO incentive. These requirements needed to be amended to reflect that the performance metrics have been removed from the incentive. We worked with the DNOs on new reporting requirements that seek to provide more quantified performance metrics for the next control period. We proposed adding three new reporting requirements to the RIGs and consulted on those. Our Decision reflects the outcome of the consultation. Main document DSO Incentive Governance Document and Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (“RIGs”) Notice [PDF, 118.56KB] Subsidiary documents DSO Incentive Governance Document [PDF, 632.89KB] RIIO-ED2 Regulatory Instructions and Guidance - Annex I – DSO [PDF, 237.06KB] DSO Reporting Pack [XLSX, 231.01KB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close