Distribution System Performance Panel: call for stakeholder evidence 2025 to 2026
This consultation is open for responses
Closes 30 Apr 2026 (25 days remaining)
Summary
Ofgem seeks stakeholder evidence for the third-year assessment of Distribution Network Operators' performance as Distribution System Operators under RIIO-ED2. Responses close 30 April 2026, with the independent panel's assessment following this summer.
Why it matters
This is routine oversight of DNO performance as DSOs, not structural reform of the regulatory framework. The panel's assessment may influence future price control parameters but does not change current charging or connection processes.
Key facts
- •Third year of RIIO-ED2 assessment
- •Assessment covers April 2025 to March 2026
- •Response deadline: 30 April 2026
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This call for evidence requests stakeholder input on the DNOs performance that will be used by the panel in the evaluation process in addition to the DNO’s Panel Submissions. We welcome any feedback on performance related to the DSO Panel Evaluation Criteria, as originally determined in the DSO Governance Document. This includes areas where you feel the DNOs have met, exceeded or failed to meet any expectations. ## Who should respond We particularly welcome responses from: * consumers * consumer groups * distribution networks * any other interested groups ## How to respond Submit your response by 30 April 2026 by emailing RIIOED2@ofgem.gov.uk. ## Call for input documents [Call for input: DSO Performance Panel call for stakeholder evidence [PDF, 291.15KB]](/sites/default/files/2026-03/Call-for-input-DSO-Performance-Panel-2025-26.pdf) Get emails about this page [Print this page](/call-for-input/distribution-system-performance-panel-call-stakeholder-evidence-2025-2026) ### Share the page * [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/call-for-input/distribution-system-performance-panel-call-stakeholder-evidence-2025-2026) * [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Distribution%20System%20Performance%20Panel%3A%20call%20for%20stakeholder%20evidence%202025%20to%202026&url=https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/call-for-input/distribution-system-performance-panel-call-stakeholder-evidence-2025-2026) * [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/call-for-input/distribution-system-performance-panel-call-stakeholder-evidence-2025-2026) Close Notify me Would you like to be kept up to date with *Distribution System Performance Panel: call for stakeholder evidence 2025 to 2026*? subscribe to notifications: Email [](/ "Home") ### Subscribe to receive our latest news and communications [Subscribe now](https://email.ofgem.gov.uk/p/1QCB-1GX5/subscribe) ## Contact us * [Contact us](/about-us/get-in-touch/contact-us) * [Publications](/publications) * [Schemes register](/log-your-scheme-register) * [Electronic public register](https://epr.ofgem.gov.uk/) ## Other * [Cookies](/cookies) * [Ofgem privacy policy](/ofgem-privacy-policy) * [Website accessibility](/website-accessibility) * [© Ofgem 2026](/c-ofgem-2026) Follow us * [X](https://x.com/ofgem) * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofgem) * [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ofgem) Close