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National Grid: Costs

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 8 October 2024UIN 5072

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 4389 on National Grid: Costs, whether (a) he and (b) Ofgem is able to provide the estimate requested.

Answered by Michael Shanks

New network infrastructure is essential to meet the rising demand for electricity and connect new renewable generation.

Ofgem estimates that the Western Link and Eastern Green Link will increase consumer bills by an average of £6.50 per annum over a 60-year period, taking inflation into account.

Ofgem approves electricity network build options that are efficient and provide an overall benefit to the consumer. Please see Ofgem’s cost benefit analysis of Western Link[1] and Eastern Green Link[2] for more details.

[1] https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/transmission-investment-incentives-consultation-minded-position-western-high-voltage-direct-current-hvdc-link-western-bootstrap

[2] https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/eastern-hvdc-consultation-projects-initial-needs-case-and-initial-thinking-its-suitability-competition

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