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DESNZ issues draft guidance directing Ofgem to enable network growth
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published draft statutory guidance instructing Ofgem to support electricity network growth consistent with its statutory duties. The guidance covers England, Scotland and Wales and follows a 40-day consideration period before taking effect on 17 November 2026.
Our readThe guidance narrows Ofgem's discretion just as connection queues and grid capacity dominate investment decisions across the sector.
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