Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance consultation

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps. It should contribute to electricity system decarbonisation in a way that protects consumers and the electricity system and as such is a key enabler for Consumer-Led Flexibility that will help consumers make energy bill savings and deliver the Government’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission . To make sure the technical and security requirements for energy smart appliances and flexibility services continue to meet the evolving needs of industry and government’s policy objectives, we plan to establish industry-led governance arrangements to manage these considerations and recommend any changes to government and regulators in light of emerging risks and market developments . We are consulting on: