Commenting on Ofgem's announcement, Randolph Brazier, Director of Innovation & Electricity Systems at Energy Networks Association (ENA), which represents the UK and Ireland’s energy network companies, said:
"We welcome Ofgem's review and share the desire to speed up Net Zero at least cost to consumers. Britain's distribution networks are well-placed to do this and already have a strong track record through our world-leading Open Networks programme which has delivered the largest flexibility market in the world."
Notes to editor
ENA will be providing a response to Ofgem's Call for Input by the deadline of 7 June 2022.
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