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<p>National Grid (Electricity System Operator) published their 2018 Future Energy
Scenarios on 12 July (attached) and previously produced a bespoke note on the electricity
system impacts of electric vehicles (attached). The level of impact that National
Grid presents is manageable by the electricity system and shows the benefits that
can be provided through smart charging of electric vehicles. Therefore, the Government
has taken powers in the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act to mandate that all charge
points sold or installed in the UK must be smart enabled, and we are planning to consult
on secondary regulations this year. In addition, the Government has established an
Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, made up of representatives from across the automotive
and energy industries and consumer groups, in order to consider these issues, alongside
the wider integration of electric vehicles into the energy system. The Government
is confident it will be possible to manage additional demand from greater uptake of
electric vehicles through adjustments to the level of capacity secured in Capacity
Market auctions.</p><p> </p><p>In terms of transporting the power, network companies
(including transmission operators) are regional monopolies regulated by the independent
energy regulator Ofgem. Ofgem regulates the companies using a price control process
called RIIO. As part of this process companies are expected to run a safe and secure
network whilst adequately investing for the future and ensuring fair costs to consumers.
This process ensures the network infrastructure can transport the power to where it
is needed.</p>
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