Draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
We have considered all responses, including evidence and policy positions. Amendments to the guidance reflect our consideration of the responses – details are set out in the government response.
The revised guidance will come into effect on 17 November 2026. See the guidance.
Detail of feedback received
We received 30 responses to this consultation from a range of stakeholders, including:
- suppliers and manufacturers
- network owners (including transmission and distribution owners)
- Ofgem
- trade associations
- local government organisations and Mayoral Combined Authorities
- think tanks
- trade unions
- individuals
We are grateful to all those who took the time to respond. The majority of responses were supportive of the overall proposal.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation seeks feedback on proposed social and environmental guidance for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) – the governing body for Ofgem – on delivering growth through electricity networks.
The purpose of the guidance is to ensure that Ofgem is able to support electricity networks to enable growth in a way that is consistent with its objectives, duties, and functions. The government is issuing it now because there is a strong, time-critical opportunity to boost domestic production in networks supply chains.
We welcome feedback and evidence from a range of stakeholders, including:
- GEMA
- Ofgem licensees
- consumer organisations
- manufacturers
- developers
- industry bodies
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Documents
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We've published the consultation response.
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