As we look to achieve net zero carbon operation of the electricity system by 2025, we’re working with the industry to transform the way Great Britain’s electricity system is designed and built.
We know the energy transition must be affordable and that competition is vital for encouraging innovation and keeping prices as low as possible.
What is an 'Early Competition Plan'?
Working with partners from inside and outside the energy industry, we are looking at how Early Competition can be introduced into developing and running our electricity networks.
This means organisations can compete for the design, build and ownership of onshore transmission assets. Early Competition will help encourage new ways of working and deliver millions of pounds in savings for consumers.
The energy landscape is undergoing a revolution, with changing generation and demand patterns driving the need for substantial network investment in order to reach the UK Government’s Net Zero target by 2050.
Find out more about our zero-carbon ambition.
We’re working with industry stakeholders to identify how competition can be introduced to network investment to make sure this investment is delivered in a way that achieves best value for consumers and opens the door for innovative network solutions.
We are delivering an Early Competition Plan that outlines how competition could be introduced for the design, build and ownership of onshore transmission assets.
Early Competition refers to competition that occurs prior to the detailed design, surveying and consenting phases of asset development.
The plan will describe an end-to-end process of how early competition may work, set out how models for early competition could be implemented and outline the roles and responsibilities of all parties in the end-to-end process.
More details about the project can be found in this detailed guide.
