Energy UK response to Ofgem consultation on the Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework

Executive Summary

Energy UK supports the principles underneath the Regional Energy System Plan
(RESP), recognising the importance of establishing an effective approach to regional
system planning that makes best use of differing regional attributes.
Energy UK would note the following considerations in response to this consultation:

• RESP must connect to other policy developments in energy, especially national
  spatial planning and the Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition. For example,
  timelines for RESP appear to be misaligned with wider spatial planning timelines.
• The availability of data for RESP delivery must be addressed.
• Clarification is required regarding which Net Zero targets are applied to RESP.
• Strategic planning will need to consider more than supply and demand modelling.
• Strategic boards must be fully representative and minimise scope creep.
• Local Authorities resourcing to enable involvement needs consideration.
• Scotland should be split into two RESP areas.

If you would like to discuss this response in further detail with Energy UK and its
members, we would welcome further engagement.

Tobias Burke,
Policy Manager
Tobias.burke@energy-uk.org.uk