Artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector guidance: consultation
Consultation
- Upcoming
- Open
- Closed (awaiting decision)
- Closed (with decision)
- Publication date
- Closed date
- Industry sector
- Distribution Network
- Generation and Wholesale Market
- Offshore Transmission Network
- Supply and Retail Market
- Transmission Network
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Updated 20 May 2025
We asked
We asked for views from stakeholders on our draft guidance about how AI should be used in Great Britain’s energy sector.
You said
There is broad support for the guidance and its outcomes-focused approach. A minority of stakeholders provided critical constructive feedback.
We did
We have fully addressed these issues by making appropriate revisions to the guidance. This ensures clarity around its purpose, scope and effect.
We are seeking views on our draft artificial intelligence (AI) guidance to encourage its responsible, safe and sustainable use in the energy sector.
Who should respond
We would like views from people and organisations within the energy sector who are either using or looking to use AI.
We also welcome responses from:
- technology companies
- AI developers
- consumer groups
- charities
- academia
- other stakeholders
Background
This guidance builds on our Call for input on the use of AI in the energy sector, and our high-level strategic approach to AI, both published in April 2024. It sets out good practice for all stakeholders considering procurement or deployment of AI in the energy sector.
Our guidance aims to streamline regulatory burdens on stakeholders. It will act as a roadmap to the existing regulatory framework.
We want to ensure that stakeholders take appropriate and proportionate measures to reduce risks. Your views on this consultation will help inform our approach.
Why your views matter
We want to make sure people and organisations within the energy sector use AI in a safe, secure, fair and sustainable way. Our regulatory approach builds on the UK government’s AI principles and aims to benefit energy consumers.
Your responses will help us to develop the scope of our regulatory guidance and our approach to current and future risks as well as opportunities offered by AI.
How to respond
This consultation closed on 7 February 2025. If you have any questions about our AI regulation work, you can email AIPolicy@ofgem.gov.uk.