Statutory consultation on modifications to the Gas Transporters’ RIIO 2 NZASP re-opener licence conditions
- Consultation status:
- Closed (with decision)
- Publication date:
- Closed date:
- Topic:
- Gas distribution, Energy network price controls
- Industry sector:
- Distribution Network
- Licence type:
- Gas Transporter Licence
Decision:
This statutory consultation sets out the proposed modifications to the licence conditions that:
- adjust the maximum funding level up to £100m for Small Net Zero Projects under the Net Zero Pre-construction Work and Small Net Zero Projects (NZASP) Re-opener;
- implement a mechanism to return unused NZASP funding back to gas consumers; and
- ensures the same funding options are available for both National Grid Gas Transmission (NGGT) and Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) projects under the NZASP Re-opener.
This consultation also includes proposed changes under Direction to the Net Zero Pre-construction Work and Small Net Zero Projects Re-opener Governance Document for GDNs and NGGT to reflect the proposed licence modifications above.
The modifications we are proposing are set out in annexes to this consultation.
We set out the reasons why we propose to make these changes and their intended effect in the Reasons and Effects document.
We would welcome any responses to the proposed changes as part of this consultation.
Respond name
Allan Rankine