Ofgem AI Reg Lab call for submissions

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Transmission Network

Following the success of our AI regulatory laboratory (AI ‘Reg Lab’) pilot in February 2025, we are now inviting submissions for the next AI Reg Lab taking place on Wednesday 2 October 2025. 

Our AI Reg Lab is a table-top exercise that provides applicants with: 

  • a valuable opportunity to stress test their hypothetical or real AI uses against our current ethical AI use in the energy sector guidance and broader energy regulatory framework 
  • the chance to explore the potential risks and impacts of their AI use 
  • a guided discussion of the regulatory implications of the AI use with an independent panel of AI and regulatory experts 

Who should take part

Energy sector companies and their innovation partners.

How to take part

We welcome submissions on a rolling basis for future AI Reg Labs via our Ofgem AI Reg Lab submission form.  
 
To be considered for participation in the October 2025 AI Reg Lab, submissions must be received by 11.59pm on Wednesday 3 September 2025. 

Next steps

To support potential participants, we will be holding two engagement sessions on to provide: 

  • an overview of the AI Reg Lab format  
  • what to expect on the day  
  • instructions on the information to include in your submission 

The sessions will take place on: 

Successful applicants will be contacted by the AI Policy team.  

To support transparency and shared learning, we will publish findings from each AI Reg Lab engagement. 

It is important to note that acceptance into the AI Reg Lab does not constitute regulatory approval, nor does it imply Ofgem’s endorsement of any AI use. 

For more information or support with your AI Reg Lab submission, please contact the AI Policy team by emailing AIPolicy@ofgem.gov.uk.