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How we're performing under the Forward Plan

Here you can find out about how we’re performing under our business plans and current Forward Plan. We report on our Forward Plan progress on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly basis. 

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  • Our strategy
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How we’re performing under our current business plans

In this section, you will find information on how we are performing against our business plans which have been set under the RIIO-T1 price control period. This covers our annual Regulatory Reporting obligations under Standard Licence condition B15 and our incentive scheme under Licence Condition 4M.

How we’re performing under our Forward Plan 

Our Forward Plan helps you understand what we aim to deliver over the course of a financial year, by setting out our ambitious plan of deliverables.

It also shows the metrics we will use to measure our performance during the year, and how our activities this year fit into the bigger picture of the energy transition.

The Forward Plan sets out the ESO’s activities under three role areas:

  • Control centre operations
  • Market development and transactions
  • System insight, planning and network development

Our performance is measured by how well we have carried out the activities we set out in the Forward Plan.

Ofgem hold two stakeholder events each year to discuss our performance: one in November at the mid-year stage, and one in June at the end-of-year stage.

These events are attended by a wide range of stakeholders, including the Performance Panel which consists of industry representatives, consumer representatives, and independent experts.

Ofgem and the Performance Panel then make an assessment of our performance, which determines the level of incentive reward we receive at the end of the year.

The Ofgem website provides more information about the ESO Forward Plan and incentive scheme, and how to get involved.

How we report on our progress 

We’ve been monitoring our performance and producing reports to show the progress we’ve made on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly basis.  

For a more current view of our progress, please download the 2020-21 Forward Plan Tracker, which is updated on a monthly basis.

At the mid-year point and at the end of the year a performance panel evaluates five main areas of the ESO’s performance: 

  1. Evidence of delivered benefits 
  2. Evidence of future benefits/progress against longer-term initiatives 
  3. Stakeholder views 
  4. Plan delivery 
  5. Outturn performance metrics and justifications.

This year's Forward Plan

 

Download the Forward Plan 2020-21

 

Download the Forward Plan Addendum

 

Download Forward Plan Tracker 2020-21 

Forward Plan 2019-21

In March 2019 we published our 2019-21 Forward Plan.

This is the version we worked to during the 2019-20 financial year, but it has subsequently been updated in consultation with stakeholders.

From April 2020 onwards, the 2020-21 Forward Plan is the version which the ESO is working to.

Download the Forward Plan 2019-21

 

ESO Mid Year Performance Report 2020-21

Our 2020-21 Mid Year Performance Report provides details of our performance against our 2020-21 Forward Plan. These documents provide a transparent and accessible view of our achievements so far during the 2020-21 year.

ESO Mid Year Executive SummaryESO Mid Year Evidence Chapters


Performance documents 2020-21

Here you can download a range of documents relating to our performance reporting for 2020/21. Simply click on the relevant link below.

2020-21 Reporting2020-21 Ofgem and ESO meeting minutes

2020-21 Reporting

Name
ESO April 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO May 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO June 2020 Quarterly Reporting
ESO July 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO August 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO Mid Year Evidence Chapters
ESO Mid Year Executive Summary
ESO October 2020 Monthly Reporting
Response to Outstanding Questions for 2020-21 Mid-year Stakeholder Event
ESO November 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO December 2020 Quarterly Reporting
ESO January 2021 Monthly Reporting
ESO February 2021 Monthly Reporting
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2020-21 Ofgem and ESO meeting minutes

Name
Ofgem meeting minutes April 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes May 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes Q1 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes July 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes August 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes September 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes October 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes November 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes December 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes January 2021 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes February 2021 Performance
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Performance documents 2019-20

Here you can download a range of documents relating to our performance reporting for 2019/20. Simply click on the relevant link below.

2019-20 Reporting2019-20 Ofgem and ESO meeting minutesRFPR

2019-20 Reporting

Name
ESO Stakeholder report 2019/20
ESO April 2019 Monthly Reporting
ESO May 2019 Monthly Reporting
ESO June 2019 Quarterly Reporting
ESO July 2019 Monthly Reporting
ESO August 2019 Monthly Reporting
ESO September 2019 Mid Year Evidence Chapters
ESO September 2019 Mid Year Report
ESO October 2019 Monthly Reporting
ESO November 2019 Monthly Reporting
ESO December 2019 Quarterly Reporting
ESO January 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO February 2020 Monthly Reporting
ESO End of Year Report 2019-20 Executive Summary
ESO End of Year Report 2019-20 Evidence Chapters
Responses to Unanswered Questions from Stakeholder Sessions
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2019-20 Ofgem and ESO meeting minutes

Name
Ofgem meeting minutes April 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes May 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes June 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes July 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes August 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes September 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes October 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes November 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes December 2019 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes January 2020 Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes February 2020 Performance
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RFPR

Name
ET1 NGESO RFPR Commentary - Aug 2020 - v1
ET1 NGESO RFPR 2020 - Aug 2020 - v1
2


Performance documents 2018-19

Here you can download a range of documents relating to our performance reporting for 2018/19. Simply click on the relevant link below.

2018-19 Reporting2018-19 Monthly performance reporting supporting documents2018-19 Ofgem and ESO meeting minutes

2018-19 Reporting

PublishedName
5 March 20182018-19 Forward Plan
3 May 20192018-19 End of Year Evidence Chapters
3 May 20192018-19 End of Year Report
30 September 2019NGESO Stakeholder Performance Report 2018/19
31 July 2019Regulatory Financial Performance Reporting 2018-19 NGESO
31 July 2019Regulatory Financial Performance Reporting 2018-19 NGESO Narrative
22 May 2018ESO April Monthly Reporting
21 June 2018ESO May Monthly Reporting
20 July 2018ESO June Quarterly Reporting
21 August 2018ESO July Monthly Reporting
21 September 2018ESO August Monthly Reporting
22 October 2018ESO September Mid Year Reporting
22 October 2018ESO September Mid Year Evidence Chapters
21 November 2018ESO October Monthly Reporting
21 December 2018ESO November Monthly Reporting
21 January 2019ESO December Quarterly Reporting
21 February 2019ESO January Monthly Reporting
21 March 2019ESO February Monthly Reporting
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2018-19 Monthly performance reporting supporting documents

PublishedName
22 May 2018Balancing cost summary April 2018
22 May 2018Demand and wind forecasting data April 2018
21 June 2018Balancing Cost summary May 2018
21 June 2018Demand and wind forecasting May 2018
20 July 2018Balancing Cost summary June 2018
20 July 2018Wind and demand forecasting June
21 August 2018Balancing Cost summary July 2018
21 August 2018Wind and Demand forecasting July 18
21 September 2018Balancing Cost Summary August 2018
21 September 2018Wind and Demand Forecasting August 18
19 October 2018Balancing Cost Summary September
19 October 2018Hotspots report September
19 October 2018Wind and demand forecasting September
21 November 2018Balancing Cost Summary October 2018
21 November 2018Balancing Costs Hotspot October 2018
21 November 2018Wind and Demand Forecasting October 2018
21 December 2018Balancing Cost Summary November 2018
21 December 2018Balancing cost hotspots November 2018
21 December 2018Wind and demand forecasting November 2018
21 January 2019Balancing Cost summary December 2018

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2018-19 Ofgem and ESO meeting minutes

Name
Monitoring Terms of Reference
Ofgem Meeting Minutes April Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes May Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes June Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes July Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes August Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes September Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes October Performance
Ofgem Meeting Minutes November Performance
Ofgem meeting minutes December performance
Ofgem meeting minutes January performance
Ofgem meeting minutes February performance
Ofgem meeting minutes March performance
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Past electricity incentive schemes

Here you will find details of past electricity SO incentive scheme development processes, data on our historic performance, and other supporting documents.

2017-20182013-20152011-20132010-2011Transmission losses 2015-2018

2017-2018

Name
BSIS Methodology 2017-18 Modelling Constraint Costs
BSIS Methodology 2017-18 Modelling Energy Costs
BSIS Methodology 2017-18 Treatment of Modelling Inputs
SO-TO Quarterly report_Q2
SO-TO Quarterly report_Q3
SO-TO Quaterly Report_Q4
6

2013-2015

Ofgem's Decision to modify the licence

Final Proposals on a scheme for 2013

Ofgem's consultation on a scheme for 2013

Ofgem's 'disallowing costs and the efficiency in system operations reward scheme' consultation

Ofgem's Initial Proposals

Other industry responses are available for the respective consultations on Ofgem's SO Incentives Page.

Name
BSIS Methodology 2013-15 Modelling Constraint Costs
BSIS Methodology 2013-15 Modelling Energy Costs
BSIS Methodology 2013-15 Treatment of Modelling Inputs
BSIS Modelling Workshop Slide Material
Electricity System Operator External Incentive Plan
Electricity System Operator External Incentive Plan Overview
Electricity System Operator External Incentive Plan Overview Document
National Grid's Full Response to Ofgem's Initial Proposals for SO Incentives from 2013
National Grid's Response to Ofgem's Final Proposals for SO Incentives from 2013 (Part 1)
National Grid's Response to Ofgem's Final Proposals for SO Incentives from 2013 (Part 2)
National Grid's Response to Ofgem's SO Incentive schemes for 'disallowing costs and reward' from 2013 consultation
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2011-2013

Name
2011-12 and 2012-13 Electricity SO Incentive Initial Proposals Appendices
2011-13 BSIS Methodology Amendments Consultation Appendix A
2011-13 BSIS Methodology Amendments Consultation Appendix B
2011-13 BSIS Methodology Amendments Consultation Document
BSIS 2011-13 Methodology Amendments Consultation - EDF Response
BSIS 2011-13 Methodology Amendments Consultation - EON Response
BSIS 2011-13 Methodology Amendments Consultation - RWE Response
BSIS 2011-13 Methodology Amendments Consultation - SSE Response
BSIS Methodology 2011-13 Modelling Constraint Costs
BSIS Methodology 2011-13 Modelling Constraint Costs original
BSIS Methodology 2011-13 Modelling Energy Costs
BSIS Methodology 2011-13 Treatment of Modelling Inputs
BSIS Methodology 2011-13 Treatment of Modelling Inputs Original
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals BSUoS Seminar QandA
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals BSUoS Seminar Slides
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals Consultation 2011-12 and 2012-13
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals Consultation Addendum Modelling Constraint Costs
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals Consultation Report
Notice of IAE Alcan Closure Ofgem - 28 June 2013 - Redacted v2
Notice of IAE Moyle Outage Ofgem - 28 June 2013 - Redacted

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2010-2011

Name
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 1 - Centrica Response
Electricity SO incentives for 2010 Consultation 1 - E ON Response
Electricity SO incentives for 2010 Consultation 1 - EDF Energy Response
Electricity SO incentives for 2010 Consultation 1 - IP Response
Electricity SO incentives for 2010 Consultation 1 - RWE Response
Electricity SO incentives for 2010 Consultation 1 - SSE Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 2 - Centrica Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 2 - Consumer Focus Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 2 - EDF Energy Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 2 - E_ON Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 2 - IP Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 2 - RWE Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 3 - Centrica Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 3 - E ON Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 3 - EDF Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 3 - IPR Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 3 - RWE Response
Electricity SO Incentives for 2010 Consultation 3 - SSE Response
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals Consultation
Electricity SO Incentives Initial Proposals Consultation Report(1)

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Transmission losses 2015-2018

Name
SC2K Transmission Losses Report 2015_16 v3
SC2K Transmission Losses Report 2015_16
SC2K Transmission Losses Report 2017_18
Transmission Losses Strategy
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Forward Plan

Our annual Forward Plan describes what we’re planning to do to create value for our customers, stakeholders and energy consumers.

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