Recommendation 54

At present, flexibility markets are disjointed and difficult to navigate, impeding the participation of small assetsand reducing the value of distributed flexibility. While Ofgem should be commended for its proposals for a single digital flexibility platform, this should not distract from near-term actions that are required to drive immediate progress. While Ofgem should be commended for its proposals for a single digital flexibility platform, this should not distract from near-term actions that are required to drive immediate progress. We recommend that Ofgem puts pressure on the Energy Network Association and Distribution Network Operators to ensure faster and more consistent implementation of the Open Networks Programme.