RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project
This consultation is open for responses
Closes 28 Apr 2026 (23 days remaining)
Summary
Ofgem consults on draft determination for NGET's RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation re-opener to underground transmission lines in the Cotswolds AONB. Closes 28 April 2026.
Why it matters
Routine uncertainty mechanism. NGET seeks additional allowances for amenity improvements. Cost passed to consumers via TNUoS.
Key facts
- •NGET application submitted 16 May 2025
- •Cotswolds AONB undergrounding
- •Closes 28 April 2026
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RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project | 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: RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 1 April 2026 Closing date: 28 April 2026 Status: Open Topic: Electricity transmission, Energy network price controls Subtopic: Transmission price control 2021 to 2026 (RIIO-T2) Get emails about this page Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are seeking views on our assessment of National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener application for its Cotswolds VIP project. Consultation description As part of the RIIO-2 price control, network companies can apply for additional allowances via relevant uncertainty mechanisms. We are consulting on our assessment of a funding request by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) on 16 May 2025, to deliver a Visual Impact Mitigation Price Control Deliverable to reduce visual amenity impacts on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Who should respond We would like views from people with an interest in electricity transmission networks. We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and from the public. How to respond Submit your response by 28 April 2026 by emailing ReopenerConsultations@ofgem.gov.uk . Consultation documents RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener Draft Determination: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds VIP Project [PDF, 1.14MB] 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 RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project ? subscribe to notifications: Email Submit Close