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<p>Ofgem, as the independent expert regulator, has an important role in the transition
to net zero. Its principle duty is to protect the interests of existing and future
consumers, and this includes consumers’ interests in the reduction of targeted greenhouse
gas emissions from electricity and gas supply. Ofgem also has a duty to have regard
to the effect on the environment of activities connected with the generation, transmission,
distribution and supply of electricity and gas. These duties are set out in Part 1
of the Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989.</p><p> </p><p>Network regulation is
a matter for Ofgem – by law Government has no role. In its RIIO-2 Draft Determinations
Ofgem has announced £3bn of upfront funding to connect green electricity sources and
transmission grid upgrades. In addition, Ofgem is introducing mechanisms to inject
£10bn or more of additional funding that companies can access over the price control
to drive decarbonisation and infrastructure upgrades as required, and help to drive
green and resilient economic recovery.</p><p> </p><p>In its Decarbonisation Action
Plan (link to Plan <a href="https://www.ofgem/" target="_blank">here</a>), Ofgem stated
that it would be ‘reviewing the way our energy systems are managed to ensure they
are fit for a net-zero future’.</p>
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