ESC publishes report on locational wholesale electricity market designs
On Monday 30 October, Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) published a report on its assessment of locational wholesale electricity market design options in GB.
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Ofgem publishes assessment of locational wholesale pricing for GB
On Monday 30 October, Ofgem published a report setting out its key findings from assessing the potential impacts of introducing locational wholesale pricing in GB. The assessment looks to provide analysis and insight into how these market designs could work in GB. The report also includes a cost benefit analysis, a look into wider market and system impacts, and an assessment of the potential impact of locational pricing on consumers.
Energy Act 2023 comes into force
On Thursday 26 October, the Energy Bill received Royal Assent and is now the Energy Act 2023. In a release on the same day, the government said that the Energy Act will transform the UK’s energy system by strengthening energy security, supporting the delivery of net zero and ensuring household bills are affordable in the long-term.
Ofgem publishes CCWG members for FSO Code Changes Programme
On Wednesday 18 October, Ofgem published its decision on the confirmed members of the Cross-Code Workgroup (CCWG), in place to develop the industry code changes necessary to establish the Future System Operator (FSO).
DESNZ publishes evaluation of Capacity Market and seeks further input
On Monday 16 October, DESNZ published its Evaluation of the Capacity Market scheme final report, in which it outlines a process and impact evaluation of the Capacity Market scheme.
DESNZ seeking views on new generating technologies
On Friday 29 September, DESNZ published a consultation seeking views on whether any new generating technologies, which could participate in future Capacity Market auctions, have emerged since the last consultation in 2022.