Implementation of NESO's enduring regulatory framework
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Status:
- Open
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- Topic:
- Electricity transmission, Gas transmission, National Energy System Operator (NESO)
- Industry sector:
- Transmission Network
- Licence type:
- Electricity System Operator Licence,
- Gas System Planner Licence
We are seeking views on our proposals for implementing National Energy System Operator (NESO)'s enduring regulatory framework, including our proposed modifications to the Electricity System Operator (ESO) licence and the Gas System Planner (GSP) licence.
Consultation description
We are consulting on the detailed implementation of our August 2025 policy decision on NESO’s enduring regulatory framework. This includes our proposed modifications to NESO’s ESO licence and GSP licence and our changes to three key associated documents.
We are interested in your views on all aspects of our proposals. We particularly welcome views our approach to:
- setting clearer minimum standards for NESO
- setting new requirements on performance-related pay for senior staff
- implementing the Independent Challenge Panel
- clarifying and improving NESO’s performance assessment process
- streamlining the processes for cost and financial reporting
We intend to make our decision in March 2026 and for the changes to come into effect from 1 April 2026.
Who should respond
We would like views from any interested stakeholders and members of the public.
How to respond
Submit your response by 26 January 2026 by emailing NESORegulation@ofgem.gov.uk.
Invitation to in-person workshops
Subject to interest, as part of our consultation process, we intend to host two in-person workshops in our London and Glasgow offices. Both workshops will centre around gathering views on our key proposed changes.
Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited venue capacity, each organisation can only register one representative to attend either one of the in-person workshops. We will contact interested stakeholders in the week commencing 5 January to confirm final details.
Workshop details
- workshop in Glasgow on Tuesday 13 January 2026, 14:00 to 16:00
- workshop in London on Tuesday 20 January 2026, 14:00 to 16:00
To register your interest to attend, please complete the registration form by no later than 12:00 on 5 January 2026.