Closed consultation

Draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth

From:: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published:: 8 July 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We're seeking views on draft social and environmental guidance for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority.

This consultation ran from
4:55pm on 8 July 2026 to 11:45pm on 19 August 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks feedback on proposed social and environmental guidance for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) – the governing body for Ofgem – on delivering growth through electricity networks.

The purpose of the guidance is to ensure that Ofgem is able to support electricity networks to enable growth in a way that is consistent with its objectives, duties, and functions. The government is issuing it now because there is a strong, time-critical opportunity to boost domestic production in networks supply chains.

We welcome feedback and evidence from a range of stakeholders, including:

GEMA
Ofgem licensees
consumer organisations
manufacturers
developers
industry bodies

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Draft strategic policy guidance for electricity networks growth

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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