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<p>Distribution Network Operators are investing up to £24.6bn over their current price
control (2015-2023) on their networks, including in meeting additional demand. Ofgem
have begun consideration of the next price control for the network companies beyond
2023, which will take into account economic growth and the increase in electric vehicles
(EVs). There are flexibility mechanisms built into these price controls to enable
network companies to respond to unexpected changes.</p><p>In July 2017, Government
launched its Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan, along with Ofgem, which enables new
technologies to increase capacity and the energy system to manage new sources of demand
more efficiently. As part of this, smart charging measures are included in the Automated
and Electric Vehicles Act which means that Government can now set standards so all
new EV chargepoints installed are smart enabled. This will provide benefits to consumers
and reduce the demands on the networks.</p><p>Finally, as outlined in the Road to
Zero strategy, the Government launched the EV Energy Taskforce on 11 June. The taskforce
will consider what further actions should be taken so that the energy system is prepared
for the uptake of electric vehicles.</p>
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