tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Ofgem 2026-04-16T09:00:08+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/connections-reform-delivery-update-and-battery-capacity 2026-04-16T09:00:08+01:00 Connections Reform: delivery update and battery capacity Joint update from DESNZ and Ofgem on connections reform delivery and the level of battery storage capacity in the reformed queue. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-tackle-speculative-demand-grid-connection-requests 2026-03-11T09:05:00+00:00 Government to tackle speculative demand grid connection requests Reforms will strengthen conditions for joining and remaining in the queue for demand connections, and prioritise projects that deliver growth and jobs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/connections-reform-offer-ambition-for-clean-power-2030 2025-11-11T09:30:04+00:00 Connections Reform: offer ambition for Clean Power 2030 Joint letter from DESNZ and Ofgem outlining expectations and ambition for Connections Reform to deliver Clean Power 2030 and timely grid connections. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/households-given-freedom-and-choice-with-more-ways-to-cut-energy-bills 2025-07-23T00:00:00+01:00 Households given freedom and choice with more ways to cut energy bills Government sets out plans for a more flexible electricity system, helping working families save on their bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/clean-energy-projects-prioritised-for-grid-connections 2025-05-01T09:14:53+01:00 Clean energy projects prioritised for grid connections Ofgem is expected to confirm the National Energy System Operator's ambitious new plan to reform grid connections and unlock billions of investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/archaic-tech-sees-public-sector-miss-45-billion-annual-savings 2025-01-19T00:00:00+00:00 Archaic tech sees public sector miss £45 billion annual savings Public sector workers are being held back by archaic technology according to a new report set to be published on Tuesday. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/aligning-grid-connections-with-strategic-plans 2024-11-05T08:30:33+00:00 Aligning grid connections with strategic plans Open letter providing clarity and certainty on reforms to the grid connections process. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-scheme-to-attract-investment-in-renewable-energy-storage 2024-10-10T00:00:00+01:00 New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/request-for-regulators-to-publish-an-update-on-their-strategic-approach-to-ai-secretary-of-state-letters 2024-02-15T00:00:00+00:00 Request for regulators to publish an update on their strategic approach to AI: Secretary of State letters Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation White Paper proposals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mark-mcallister-confirmed-as-new-ofgem-chair 2023-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 Mark McAllister confirmed as new Ofgem Chair A new chair of the Ofgem Board has been appointed by the Energy Security Secretary, Claire Coutinho. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-laws-passed-to-bolster-energy-security-and-deliver-net-zero 2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00 New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero Landmark legislation becomes law to ensure bills are affordable in the long-term. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-appointments-to-strengthen-energy-regulators-work 2023-10-13T15:38:39+01:00 New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work Five appointments to Ofgem's board will bolster their consumer protection work. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mark-mcallister-set-to-become-next-ofgem-chair 2023-09-06T13:52:16+01:00 Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair Mark McAllister is named as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next Chair of Ofgem, the energy regulator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plan-for-smart-electric-vehicle-ev-charging-could-save-consumers-up-to-1000-a-year 2023-01-18T09:38:38+00:00 New plan for smart electric vehicle (EV) charging could save consumers up to £1000 a year Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-orders-network-operators-to-improve-storm-responses--2 2022-06-09T07:00:00+01:00 UK government orders network operators to improve storm responses The UK government has today set out a range of actions to improve the resilience of Great Britain’s electricity networks for future extreme weather events. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-future-proofs-britains-energy-system-with-launch-of-new-body-to-boost-energy-resilience 2022-04-06T07:30:00+01:00 Government future proofs Britain’s energy system with launch of new body to boost energy resilience The UK launches new public body to oversee the energy network, supporting new technology and building security of supply. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-announces-major-expansion-of-heat-networks-in-latest-step-to-power-homes-with-green-energy 2021-12-29T10:00:00+00:00 UK government announces major expansion of heat networks in latest step to power homes with green energy Today's announcement to regulate and expand the UK’s heat networks will protect consumers and create opportunities for green jobs and investment across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/your-top-5-questions-on-energy-prices-answered 2021-09-24T16:33:46+01:00 Your top 5 questions on energy prices answered Use our short list of questions and answers (FAQ) to find out more about energy prices and energy suppliers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gas-market-and-prices-joint-statement-from-government-and-ofgem 2021-09-20T22:37:00+01:00 Gas market and prices: joint statement from government and Ofgem Joint statement on the UK gas market from Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng and Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smart-technologies-and-data-to-future-proof-uk-energy 2021-07-20T00:15:00+01:00 Smart technologies and data to future-proof UK energy Unleashing the full potential of smart systems and flexibility in our energy sector could reduce the costs of managing the system by up to £10 billion a year by 2050, as well as generate up to 10,000 jobs.