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Electricity: Distribution

Asked by Mike ReaderLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 8 July 2025UIN 63804

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will hold discussions with Ofgem on reducing the time taken to implement reforms to the electricity distribution network.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The National Infrastructure Commission published recommendations on 21 February on making the electricity distribution network fit for net zero. The Government published a formal response on 7th July, which agrees with the study’s view that investment in the distribution network is required ahead of need to accommodate expected growth in electricity demand. In developing the response, we have engaged with Ofgem and other delivery partners.

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