RIIO-2

In its role as the energy regulator, Ofgem is acutely aware of the issues surrounding grid connections and is exploring several interventions to support the UK’s energy community to overcome this growing obstacle.

Western Power Distribution has made a commitment to support customers installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers or heat pumps, as part of a connectability pledge.

​Ofgem yesterday (29 June) published its draft determinations for RIIO-ED2, covering the period between 2023-2028.

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) has pledged to ensure domestic customers can connect low carbon technologies when and where they want.

​The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed its decision that the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) was wrong on a number of modifications made following Ofgem’s RIIO-2 price control decisions of 8 December 2020.

​The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) was wrong, or partially wrong, on a number of factors relating to the RIIO-2 price control period in its provisional decisions.

​National Grid is celebrating a reduction in the impact of COVID-19 on its underlying operating profits in a year with strong operational performance and the "transformational" acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD).

​Electricity North West (ENW) is planning to invest £1.97 billion during RIIO-ED2, a 44% increase on the current price control period.

​Permission to appeal modifications to the electricity and gas transmission and gas distribution licences has been granted to nine energy companies by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

​Ofgem has confirmed its methodology for setting the RIIO-ED2 price controls, focusing on data sharing, flexibility and forward planning.