Independent report

Electrical engineering standards: independent review

Government and Ofgem jointly commissioned an independent panel, chaired by Simon Harrison, to undertake a review of electrical engineering standards.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published
23 July 2019
Last updated
25 February 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Electricity Engineering Standards Review

PDF, 3.33 MB, 113 pages

Technical analysis of topic areas

PDF, 4.27 MB, 161 pages

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Review terms of reference

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Details

Independent review of electrical engineering standards launch event, 5 March 2021

Join the experts behind this recent independent review of engineering standards in electricity, and senior BEIS and Ofgem representatives, for insight into its recommendations and next steps.

On 5 March 2021, from 10am-1pm we are hosting a launch event for the Independent Review:

Register your interest here

Government and Ofgem jointly commissioned an independent panel, chaired by Simon Harrison, to undertake a review of electrical engineering standards.

The report outlines ways that electrical engineering standards can be changed such that:

  • they are not creating undue costs on the electricity system and consumers
  • they are effectively facilitating a smart and flexible electricity system

The panel was supported by detailed technical advice from Frazer Nash Consulting.

Published 23 July 2019
Last updated 25 February 2021 + show all updates

  1. Register for the launch event for the Independent review of electrical engineering standards, 5 March 2021, to get an insight into its recommendations and next steps: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-review-of-electrical-engineering-standards-review-launch-event-tickets-138606883921

  2. Final report published.

  3. First published.