On Sep. 14, 2026, UK ESNZ issued outcome/feedback statement, and said it had considered all responses, the majority of which supported the overall proposal.
UK ESNZ said amendments to the guidance reflected this consideration of responses.
On the same day, UK ESNZ issued draftSocial and Environmental guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority: Electricity Networks Growth, advising that the guide will come into effect on Nov. 17, 2026 following a 40 day consideration period.
UK ESNZ launched consultation, seeking views on the draft social and environmental guidance for UK OFGEM governing body Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA).
Summary
The proposed guidance is focused on delivery of growth through electricity networks.
Its purpose is to ensure UK OFGEM is able to support electricity networks to encourage growth in a way that is consistent with its objectives, duties, and functions.
UK ESNZ explained that the document is being issued now because there is a strong, time-critical opportunity to boost domestic production in networks supply chains.
Effectiveness
Comments are invited until Aug. 19, 2026.
Sep. 14, 2026 Outcome & Draft Guidance
On Sep. 14, 2026, UK ESNZ issued outcome/feedback statement, and said it had considered all responses, the majority of which supported the overall proposal.
UK ESNZ said amendments to the guidance reflected this consideration of responses.
On the same day, UK ESNZ issued draftSocial and Environmental guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority: Electricity Networks Growth, advising that the guide will come into effect on Nov. 17, 2026 following a 40 day consideration period.
