PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Energy Supply: Sustainable Development (28 October 2024)

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the risk of legal challenge associated with the National Energy System Operator’s proposals to prioritise energy projects in the queue that are both ready and aligned with Clean Power 2030.

Asked by:
Mark Garnier (Conservative)

The National Electricity System Operator is developing proposals for reform of electricity networks in consultation with stakeholders, before final proposals are submitted to Ofgem for decision. As part of its decision-making process, Ofgem will assess legal aspects of the proposals. The Department will support this analysis, where appropriate.

Answered by:
Michael Shanks (Labour)
5 November 2024