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National Energy System Operator framework document

Framework document between the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 6 January 2025
• Last updated: 14 July 2026 — See all updates

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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National Energy System Operator (NESO) framework document (July 2026)

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Framework document detailing the broad governance framework within which the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) operate. This includes:

• NESO’s core responsibilities
• the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of the department, NESO and UK Government Investments (UKGI)
• how the day-to-day relationship works in practice

Published 6 January 2025

Last updated 14 July 2026 — Show all updates

1. 14 July 2026

   This document has been updated to bring terminology in line with recent guidelines and updates have been made to the names of key individuals.

2. 6 January 2025

   First published.