Governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure
Summary
Ofgem consultation on governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI). DSI is the cross-industry data-sharing layer underpinning the digital energy system.
Why it matters
Governance design for the institutional layer that handles cross-sector data exchange. Sits alongside the DIP (Data Integration Platform) in MHHS and the broader Data Best Practice obligations. Determines who is accountable for data flows when they fail or when they enable harm.
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
Governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure | 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: Governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure Publication type: Decision Publication date: 1 April 2025 Topic: Digitalisation Decision for: Governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure Print this page Related links Digital spine feasibility study: exploring a data sharing infrastructure for the energy system (gov.uk) Decision on frameworks for future systems and network regulation Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn In our Governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure consultation, we proposed an interim, short-term governance model for the Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) that will span from 2024 – 2028 (the Interim Period). We sought views and input from stakeholders on: our proposed governance model, roles and responsibilities, in particular the creation of an Interim DSI Coordinator key deliverables for the Interim DSI Coordinator between 2024 - 2028 whether the National Energy System Operator (NESO), Ofgem or an independent working group is best suited to lead the Interim DSI Coordinator role the key considerations of each of these entities taking on this role Our decision Following analysis of responses to this consultation, we are taking four key decisions. We have decided to appoint NESO as the Interim DSI Coordinator for the Interim Period, with adequate oversight processes in place to ensure that stakeholders’ concerns with NESO taking on this role are sufficiently mitigated. We have taken account of stakeholder recommendations for roles, responsibilities and outputs for DSI governance and have expanded and refined the governance model, setting out roles for Ofgem, the Interim DSI Coordinator and the Stakeholder Advisory Group in more detail. We are taking a new approach to use case development which creates the opportunity for additional use cases to be incorporated earlier in the Interim Period. Finally, we have set out that the DSI will initially be funded through the NESO’s RIIO IT funding pot, and have committed to assessing whether alternative funding models will be more appropriate following the Interim Period. Main document Governance of the Data Sharing Infrastructure decision [PDF, 580.22KB] Subsidiary documents Governance of the DSI Consultation Responses [ZIP, 8.48MB] Interim DSI Coordinator Open Letter 15 May 2025 [PDF, 286.57KB] Print this page Related links Digital spine feasibility study: exploring a data sharing infrastructure for the energy system (gov.uk) Decision on frameworks for future systems and network regulation Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close