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Distributed Generation 

 

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.

 


DateTitle (Click for more document information)
24/08/2010Direction for the requirement on Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to establish a Distributed Generation (DG) Connections Guide and DG Information Strategy
12/07/2010Notice of the requirement on Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to establish a DG Connections Guide and DG Information Strategy
31/03/2009Letter to All DNO’s - Derogations to facilitate earlier connection of generation – proposed interim approach: implications for distributed generation
18/12/2007Distributed Energy - Initial proposals for more flexible market and licensing arrangements
- (Reference number: 295/07)
02/11/2006Distributed energy - A call for evidence for the review of barriers and incentives to distributed electricity generation, including combined heat and power, a joint Government-Ofgem review
- (Reference number: 193/06)
30/09/2005Enduring transmission charging arrangements for distributed generation: A discussion document
- (Reference number: 211/05)
23/06/2005Technical Architecture first report version 1.3a
03/05/2005DGCG Annual Report 2004/5
20/04/2005The regulatory implications of domestic-scale microgeneration - A consultation document
- (Reference number: 123/05)
30/03/2004Second Annual Report of the Distributed Generation Co-ordinating Group (2003) - A report to: The Department of Trade and Industry; The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; The Scottish Executive; and The Gas and Electricity Markets Authorit
- (Reference number: 67/04)
05/01/2004Single Phase Import Meters operating under Export Conditions - Manufacturer Poll (December 2003)
27/06/2003Distribution Price Control Review 4 - Business Plan Questionnaire Relating to Distributed Generation (DG-BPQ)
25/03/2003Distribution price control review - business plan questionnaire relating to distributed generation
25/03/2003Distribution price control review - business plan questionnaire relating to distributed generation (illustrative tables)
14/03/2003Open letter on developing network monopoly price controls and the next price control review of the electricity distribution network operators (DNOs)
13/01/2003Distributed generation: A review of progress
- (Reference number: 02/03)
08/10/2002Governance of electrical standards
- (Reference number: 64/02)
14/06/2002Electricity (Connection Charges) Regulations
- (Reference number: 41/02)
26/03/2002Distributed generation: price controls, incentives and connection charging. Further discussion, recommendations and future action.
27/09/2001Embedded generation: price controls, incentives and connection charging. A preliminary consultation document
- (Reference number: 58/01)
27/09/2001Embedded generation: price controls, incentives and connection charging
01/07/2001Embedded Generation
06/04/2001Ofgem's Response to the Embedded Generation Working Group Report on Network Access Issues.