PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Renewable Energy: Investment (28 October 2024)

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the National Energy System Operator’s reforms to the grid connections process on investment in the UK renewables sector.

Asked by:
Mark Garnier (Conservative)

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is responsible for preparing and submitting proposals for reform of the electricity network connections process to Ofgem, the independent energy regulator. NESO is engaging with stakeholders, including the renewables sector as it develops these proposals. When making its decision, Ofgem will undertake an Impact Assessment of proposals.

Answered by:
Michael Shanks (Labour)
4 November 2024