Energy digitalisation governance: architectural coordination
- Publication type:
- Policy
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- Topic:
- Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Energy codes, Innovation, National Energy System Operator (NESO)
- Industry sector:
- Supply and Retail Market
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This open letter sets out our thoughts on architectural oversight of digitalisation and key questions to answer in the sector relating to coordination of digitalisation.
It puts forward 5 key questions to answer if we are to address coordination effectively.
The letter builds on the Clean Flexibility Roadmap and the Sector Digitalisation Plan. It will support Ofgem and DESNZ in developing the Digitalisation Vision in the first quarter of 2026, as committed to in the Clean Flexibility Roadmap.
As important as it is to have a coherent strategic direction for energy system digitalisation, we also need to ensure that energy system digitalisation proceeds in a structured and coordinated way that minimises costs.
Architectural coordination is currently being actioned through engagement between the delivery bodies of digitalisation projects underway. We consider that, in the sector today, there is no existing body or group that can provide overall guidance and governance in architectural coordination in an unbiased, logical, and altruistic manner.
We welcome feedback from stakeholders. If you wish to reply to this document, make relevant comments, or participate in workshops on this topic, please email digitalisation@ofgem.gov.uk by Friday 5 December 2025.