AI technical sandbox
- Math o gyhoeddiad:
- Consultation
- Dyddiad cyhoeddi:
- Dyddiad cau:
- 20 March 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Artificial intelligence, Innovation
We are seeking views on options to develop a safe regulatory environment where energy sector participants can test and trial AI solutions under regulatory oversight.
Consultation description
This consultation builds on our call for input (CFI) on the AI technical sandbox, which sought views from stakeholders across the energy sector including participants, technology developers and providers, academia, and consumer groups. It sets out our plan for an initial 12-month pilot of the AI technical sandbox, including who can participate, how use cases will be selected, and the governance arrangements that will underpin the pilot.
The consultation also explains how the AI technical sandbox will align with Ofgem’s wider AI and innovation initiatives.
We invite all interested parties to review our proposals and provide feedback. Your insights will help ensure the AI technical sandbox delivers meaningful benefits for the energy sector, consumers, and wider society.
Who should respond
We would like to hear from:
- energy sector companies using or exploring AI
- technology developers and AI providers
- data providers and digital infrastructure specialists
- consumer groups and charities
- think tanks and academic institutions
- anyone working on AI policy or regulation
How to respond
Submit your response by 11:59pm on Friday 20 March 2026 by emailing AIPolicy@ofgem.gov.uk. Please use the subject line: AI technical sandbox consultation.
You can respond to all or just some of the questions.