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Eleventh Report - Decarbonisation of the power sector
Business and Trade Committee
HC 283
Published 28 April 2023
Recommendations
51
Accepted in Part
Require National Grid ESO to open markets, report carbon footprint, and plan for 2035 decarbonisation.
Recommendation
National Grid ESO’s markets for balancing the system and addressing constraints continue to be dominated by fast-acting gas plants. More flexible and responsive low-carbon assets, such as batteries, could lead to greater competition in National Grid ESO’s markets and offer …
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Government Response Summary
The ESO acknowledges the importance of integrating low-carbon technologies but notes its current licence prevents considering technology type in decision-making. It states that carbon intensity for the Balancing Mechanism is already monitored and published, and it will consider how markets must evolve to align with its 2025 net zero target.
Department for Business and Trade
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65
Accepted in Part
Ensure planning authorities are properly resourced and streamline processes for 2035 target.
Recommendation
To address the delivery risks to the 2035 target, the Government will need to ensure that planning and environmental authorities are properly resourced, that planning guidance is aligned with its decarbonisation goals and that the process is streamlined. Ofgem needs …
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Government Response Summary
The government supports Ofgem’s approach to investing ahead of need, detailing £30bn, £22bn, and an additional £10bn in approved network investments. It agrees on the need to reform the grid connection process and is working with Ofgem/ESO, and states that Ofgem is evaluating the Demand Flexibility Service for potential further rollout.
Department for Business and Trade
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