We recommend that when a need for investment in the distribution network becomes clear, Ofgem ensures the uncertainty mechanisms included in the RIIO-ED2 framework are applied efficiently. Should these prove inadequate to respond to a rapid roll-out of low-carbon technologies, Ofgem should take equivalent steps to its ASTI framework to ensure that distribution networks are an enabler not blocker to net zero.

We recommend that when a need for investment in the distribution network becomes clear, Ofgem ensures the uncertainty mechanisms included in the RIIO-ED2 framework are applied efficiently. Should these prove inadequate to respond to a rapid roll-out of low-carbon technologies, Ofgem should take equivalent steps to its ASTI framework to ensure that distribution networks are an enabler not blocker to net zero. Type: recommendation | Number: 47 | Paragraph: 203 | Response status: accepted Government response: 107. [Response provided by Ofgem] Ofgem’s RIIO-ED2 framework already provides for uncertainty mechanisms and an ability to accelerate investment to enable a rapid roll-out of low-carbon technologies, while ensuring that consumers are protected and receive value for money. 108. The framework includes