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The economic landscape, developments in technology, evolving business models and consumer behaviour are changing at an unprecedented rate, creating more opportunities than ever before. Here, we discuss the latest thinking in our industry.

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Ofgem publishes decision on RIIO-2 framework

Following a consultation on the RIIO-2 framework launched by Ofgem in December 2018, it has now published its findings, including some key decision for the ESO.

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Energy security ESO

Innovation … our current System Operator ambition

In this article – where we are publishing our thinking in a number of areas, across both electricity and gas, out to 2030 – we focus on our System Operator Innovation Strategy.

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Energy security ESO

Our Forward Plan to 2021

In this article – where we are publishing our thinking in a number of areas, across both electricity and gas, out to 2030 – we focus on our Forward Plan to 2021.

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Energy security ESO

Our ambition – RIIO-2

In this article – where we are publishing our thinking in a number of areas, across both electricity and gas, out to 2030 – we focus on Our RIIO-2 ambition.

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Energy security ESO

Towards 2030 – a System Operator for GB’s energy future

We are publishing our thinking in a number of areas, across both electricity and gas, out to 2030.

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Energy security ESO

Zero carbon operation of Great Britain’s electricity system by 2025

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has announced it will be able to fully operate Great Britain’s electricity system with zero carbon by 2025.

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