The flexibility in the GB energy system provided by the development of demand- side response and energy storage capacity can provide significant cost savings to consumers. But the current slow rate of rollout and take-up of flexible technologies which can benefit from demand-side response is delaying the realisation of these benefits. The Government’s 2035 targets of 600,000 heat pump installations a year and 100% of new cars being zero emission both face real challenges.

The flexibility in the GB energy system provided by the development of demand- side response and energy storage capacity can provide significant cost savings to consumers. But the current slow rate of rollout and take-up of flexible technologies which can benefit from demand-side response is delaying the realisation of these benefits. The Government’s 2035 targets of 600,000 heat pump installations a year and 100% of new cars being zero emission both face real challenges. Type: conclusion | Number: 11 | Paragraph: 65 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: As set out above, Ofgem is responsible for setting and reviewing the electricity network price control, however, the Government will continue to work with Ofgem to ensure this works as effectively as possible and is in line with our Clean Energy Superpower mission, including Clean Power by 2030. To