RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- 28 April 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Electricity transmission,
- Energy network price controls
- Subtopic:
- Transmission price control 2021 to 2026 (RIIO-T2)
We are seeking views on our assessment of National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener application for its Cotswolds VIP project.
Consultation description
As part of the RIIO-2 price control, network companies can apply for additional allowances via relevant uncertainty mechanisms.
We are consulting on our assessment of a funding request by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) on 16 May 2025, to deliver a Visual Impact Mitigation Price Control Deliverable to reduce visual amenity impacts on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Who should respond
We would like views from people with an interest in electricity transmission networks. We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and from the public.
How to respond
Submit your response by 28 April 2026 by emailing ReopenerConsultations@ofgem.gov.uk.