Prioritisation of electricity transmission network charging reforms - open letter
Summary
Ofgem announces its prioritisation of transmission network charging reforms for 2024, responding to increased industry code modification proposals and urgency requests. The regulator will focus on specific reforms but does not detail which modifications take priority or the criteria used for selection. This represents process management rather than substantive charging reform.
Why it matters
Ofgem signals it will manage the flow of charging reforms rather than accelerate them, potentially creating regulatory bottlenecks as the queue of modifications grows. Industry urgency requests suggest charging rules are not keeping pace with grid transformation, yet Ofgem's response prioritises administrative control over structural reform.
Key facts
- •Published 21 March 2024
- •Responds to considerable increase in code modification proposals
- •Sets priorities for remainder of 2024 only
- •Addresses increasing urgency requests from industry
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Memo
Prioritisation of electricity transmission network charging reforms - open letter | 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: Prioritisation of electricity transmission network charging reforms - open letter Publication type: Correspondence and other Publication date: 21 March 2024 Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Over the last year, we have seen a considerable number of code modification proposals and increasing numbers of urgency requests raised by industry. This letter sets out our prioritisation of activities for the remainder of 2024 on electricity transmission network charging reforms, and our view on the most appropriate vehicles for these reforms. Main document Open letter regarding prioritisation of electricity transmission network charging reforms [PDF, 134.22KB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close