The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is reforming electricity network infrastructure policy to accelerate grid connections and streamline consents and land access procedures for strategic demand projects. The Local Electricity (No. 2) Bill and Electricity Grid (Review) Bill address planning application processes, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) for electric lines, and changes to application fees. The policy is active with government consultation responses and ongoing implementation of network acceleration measures.
In response to: Changes to energy infrastructure planning application fees
In response to: Electricity network infrastructure: consents, land access and rights
In response to: Electricity network infrastructure: consents, land access and rights
We are seeking views on proposed changes to land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure.
We're seeking views on proposals to amend the connections process to address speculation and prioritise future capacity for strategic demand, including data centres.
We're seeking views on proposals to amend the connections process to address speculation and prioritise future capacity for strategic demand, including data centres.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on changes to land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure to support the transition to Net Zero and secure Clean Power by 2030. This follows an August-September 2022 …
The Clean Energy Superpower Mission is crucial for economic growth, energy security and reducing electricity bills. By rapidly adopting clean, homegrown energy, Great Britain can control its energy supply and protect both household and national finances from fossil fuel price …
We are seeking views on proposed changes to land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on changes to land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure to support the transition to Net Zero and secure Clean Power by 2030. This follows an August-September 2022 …
In response to: Electricity Distribution Networks study: government response
The Clean Energy Superpower Mission is crucial for economic growth, energy security and reducing electricity bills. By rapidly adopting clean, homegrown energy, Great Britain can control its energy supply and protect both household and national finances from fossil fuel price …
In response to: Electricity infrastructure consenting in Scotland
In response to: Electricity infrastructure consenting in Scotland
We're seeking views on proposals for reforming the consenting processes in Scotland under the Electricity Act 1989.
We're seeking views on proposals for reforming the consenting processes in Scotland under the Electricity Act 1989.
The UK Government believes that Scotland’s growing renewable electricity sector requires a robust, timely and proportionate consenting process which meaningfully involves communities and relevant planning authorities in decision-making. The Scottish Government grants consents to electricity in
We're seeking views on proposals for reforming the consenting processes in Scotland under the Electricity Act 1989.
The UK Government believes that Scotland’s growing renewable electricity sector requires a robust, timely and proportionate consenting process which meaningfully involves communities and relevant planning authorities in decision-making. The Scottish Government grants consents to electricity in
We're seeking views on a recommended approach to community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure.
We're seeking views on a recommended approach to community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure.
We're seeking views on a recommended approach to community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure.
The policy in favour of laying cables underground in AONBs is welcome. However, due to the significantly higher construction costs it is likely that overhead lines will simply be re-routed around AONBs. This will mean that communities and businesses in …
There is a lack of clear policy directing energy development companies on how to provide adequate benefits to communities hosting grid infrastructure. Type: conclusion | Number: 26 | Paragraph: 126 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government committed in …
The Government should incentivise energy companies and transmission infrastructure owners to provide benefits to communities hosting network assets. Communities should be directly consulted on the benefits they would like to receive. A starting presumption 40 Grid capacity in Wales should …
Without an established system of anticipatory investment in grid infrastructure the significant opportunities for renewable energy generation in Wales will go under- utilised, which will have an impact on the achievement of net zero targets. Were grid infrastructure to be …
The UK Government should use National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios to work with energy companies and grid infrastructure owners to determine areas where anticipatory investment in grid infrastructure would be justified to achieve net zero targets. Where anticipatory investment …
In order to utilise the opportunities for renewable energy generation in Wales a system of anticipatory investment in grid infrastructure needs to be created and implemented urgently. In the government response to this report, we request further information on the …
The grid network has been built piecemeal on the basis of the energy needs of the nation over time. The energy system in the UK is changing and electricity grid network design needs to adapt to meet this change. We …
As well as considering the grid in Wales as part of a Great Britain enterprise, the UK Government must recognise the distinctive challenges and opportunities associated with the grid in Wales. The UK Government should engage directly and regularly with …
This call for evidence is seeking views on the current land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure. We want to understand whether the current processes are fit for purpose or whether they act as a barrier to the …
This call for evidence is seeking views on the current land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure. We want to understand whether the current processes are fit for purpose or whether they act as a barrier to the …
This consultation seeks to broaden the UK’s understanding of the impact and opportunities for cyber-physical systems and also advance our collective understanding of the value of, and options for an underpinning Cyber-Physical Infrastructure to unleash innovation. Understand
This consultation seeks to broaden the UK’s understanding of the impact and opportunities for cyber-physical systems and also advance our collective understanding of the value of, and options for an underpinning Cyber-Physical Infrastructure to unleash innovation. Understand
The electricity system will need fundamental change as we move towards Net Zero. Greater use of new, flexible technologies in generation and demand will create challenges for the electricity network from a governance and technical point of view, and the …
The electricity system will need fundamental change as we move towards Net Zero. Greater use of new, flexible technologies in generation and demand will create challenges for the electricity network from a governance and technical point of view, and the …