Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Electricity (Connection Standards of Performance) Regulations 2015 (the 2015 Regulations), SI 2015/699. The proposed regulations, ‘The Electricity (Standards of Performance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024’, will amend the 2015 Regulations by correcting the previously omitted changes to payments and compensation relating to Category 2 storms in the Electricity (Standards of Performance) Amendment Regulations 2023 (the 2023 Regulations), SI 2023/887. Responses can be submitted until 27 February 2024.

Ofgem has launched a consultation, seeking views on proposed amendments to the Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Governance Framework. These changes aim to mitigate delays in the implementation of MHHS arrangements and rectify administrative errors. This consultation follows Ofgem’s approval of Change Request CR055 ‘Amendments to M10 and corresponding milestones’ in November 2024, which resulted in a 6.5-month delay to MHHS implementation. The consultation closes on 21 April 2025, with decisions expected in May 2025.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on its proposals for the authorisation and regulatory oversight of heat networks, including approaches to monitoring, audit, compliance, and enforcement of authorised persons. These proposals build on a joint consultation with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, launched on 7 November 2024. The consultation closes on 31 January 2025. Ofgem clarified that proposals related to technical standards for heat networks will be covered separately in future consultations.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on draft authorisation conditions and accompanying guidance aimed at mitigating the risk and impact of financial failure in the heat networks sector. The proposals cover the scope of financial provisions, continuity arrangements for heat networks and regular financial monitoring of the sector. The consultation closes on 19 September 2025.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed changes to Capacity Market Rules to accommodate Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement Systems. The consultation seeks to update rule definitions following recent changes made by the Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement Programme, aimed at ensuring capacity providers can continue to meet requirements and participate in the Capacity Market. The consultation ends 13 January 2026.

Ofgem has opened a consultation on its proposed changes to the guidance for the Operational Performance Regime, which financially incentivises the Data Communication Company’s performance across system performance, customer engagement and contract management. The final version of the guidance is due to be published in March 2024. Deadline for responses is 23 February 2024.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the RIIO-ED2 Distribution System Operation (DSO) incentive governance document and the Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGs) Annex 1. Key changes include removing performance metrics and associated reporting requirements from the DSO incentive governance document, while introducing new performance criteria. Additionally, Ofgem proposes adding three new reporting requirements to the RIGS, focusing on flexibility, secondary network visibility, and curtailment. The consultation closes on 14 February 2025. Ofgem plans to publish a decision in March 2025, with the changes expected to take effect from April 2025.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the RIIO-ED2 Load Related Expenditure (LRE) volume drivers. The proposed changes comprise: (1) an upward revision to the Low Voltage Services Volume Driver (LVSVD) unit rates; (2) an increase to the LVSVD ex-ante allowance for all distribution network operators (DNOs); (3) a revision to the Secondary Reinforcement Volume Driver (SRVD) cap for one DNO and (4) amendments to the reporting metrics for the volume drivers. These changes are intended to ensure that licensees can invest in their networks to support net zero objectives, while avoiding unnecessary costs for customers. The consultation closes on 27 March 2026.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the gas transporter licences held by Harlaxton Gas Networks Ltd, Leep Gas Networks Ltd and Stark Infra-Gas Ltd. It proposes to insert Special Condition 1 (SPC1), which sets out charging arrangements under the Relative Price Control for Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs). The affected licences currently lack SPC1, although Ofgem considers that it should apply because these licensees are not restricted to operating at specified sites. Ofgem also proposes to insert Special Condition 2 (SPC2), introducing the IGT Regulatory Instructions and Guidance reporting framework. This would improve oversight of the sector and support consistent monitoring of consumer and operational outcomes. The changes aim to close regulatory gaps and align the affected licences with the wider IGT licensing framework. Site-specific licensees would remain excluded from SPC2 because their limited activities would make its application disproportionate. The consultation closes on 30 October 2026.

Ofgem has opened a consultation on proposed amendments to code manager standard licence conditions that would require code managers to adhere to Ofgem's Data best practice guidance as a licence obligation. In January 2026, Ofgem decided not to proceed with proposals to expand the guidance through code modifications, electing instead for this licence condition approach. The proposed changes would also introduce requirements relating to Digitalisation Strategies Action Plans (DSAP) and a consistent approach to data and digitalisation across code governance arrangements. Ofgem is additionally seeking to establish whether prospective code managers are already applying the Data best practice guidance voluntarily and whether barriers to wider adoption exist. The consultation closes on 10 September 2026.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on its proposed approach for evaluating code manager candidates through competitive licensing assessments. The consultation seeks views on amended draft guidance following enabling regulations that came into force on 7 July 2025. The proposals affect multiple energy industry codes including the Balancing and Settlement Code, Connection and Use of System Code, and Retail Energy Code across distribution, generation, transmission and supply sectors. The consultation ends on 23 January 2026.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on the consolidated set of heat network general authorisation conditions, which will create regulatory obligations for authorised persons undertaking regulated heat network activities. This follows five separate consultations held over 2024–25. Ofgem is seeking views from stakeholders on the wording and presentation of the consolidated conditions. The consultation closes on 1 December 2025.