Distributed generation is a growing area of work for Ofgem. The issue is an important part of the Government's environmental agenda.
Distributed generation is also known as embedded or dispersed generation. It is an electricity generating plant connected to a distribution network rather than the transmission network. There are many types and sizes of distributed generation facilities. These include Combined Heat and Power (CHP), wind farms, hydro electric power or one of the new smaller generation technologies.
Ofgem is working to ensure that the development of distributed generation is not unfairly treated by the way networks are operated and regulated.
More information on Smaller Generators is available through the Further Resources section on the right hand side. This includes information on both distributed generation and domestic-scale microgeneration.