Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the operating cost and debt allowances within the energy price cap. Ofgem is seeking views on four key allowances: core operating costs, debt-related costs, smart metering net cost change, and industry charges. Ofgem is also considering extending the current adjustment allowance for additional debt-related costs. The consultation, open until 6 February 2025 (with an earlier deadline of 23 January 2025 for views on debt-related costs extension), forms part of Ofgem's broader review of pricing reforms. The regulator aims to publish its decision in May 2025, with implementation planned for July 2025, subject to feedback received.

Ofgem has launched four consultations, seeking stakeholder views on proposed modifications to the RIIO-2 Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGs) across several network sectors. The consultations cover modifications to the RIIO-2 RIGs Year 2 for electricity distribution and Year 4 for gas distribution, electricity transmission, and gas transmission. All consultations close on 21 March 2025.

Ofgem launched on 28 April 2026 a private beta of its new digital service 'Comply with Heat Networks Consumer Protection Regulations' as part of the ongoing rollout of heat networks regulation across Great Britain. The service aims to become the main platform for heat network operators and suppliers to register their networks, update details, manage users and demonstrate compliance with new consumer protection rules, with existing operators required to register by 26 January 2027. The private beta allows selected users to test the service in a controlled environment before full launch later this year, helping Ofgem refine the platform based on feedback. Developed through more than 260 user research sessions, the service is designed to meet sector needs, support secure and reliable registration and improve outcomes for consumers. Early participants can complete registration ahead of time and help shape the final service.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on updated proposals and next steps for its Connections End-to-End Review of the regulatory framework governing electricity grid connections. The review, initiated under the 2023 Connections Action Plan and informed by responses to the November 2024 consultation, aims to deliver enduring regulatory reform to complement NESO’s TMO4+ process changes and support timely, high-quality connections essential for achieving Clean Power 2030 targets.

Ofgem has launched a second consultation, seeking feedback on its proposals for implementing energy code reform, as set out in the Energy Act 2023 (EnA 2023). The consultation covers several key policy areas, including the code modification process, Stakeholder Advisory Forums, cross-cutting consequential code changes, cost recovery for the Balancing and Settlement Code and Retail Energy Code, directing central system delivery bodies, as well as Ofgem’s transition plan. This follows Ofgem’s August 2024 policy decision from its first implementation consultation. The consultation closes on 29 May 2025.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on the possible implementation of a Smart Metering Net Cost Change (SMNCC) allowance, as part of their Energy Price Cap operating costs review. The consultation working paper addresses the case for change, simplification options and updating the non-pass-through SMNCC allowance model with the latest data inputs. The consultation closes on 20 September 2024.

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on the required changes to the gas and electricity supply licences, and the gas and electricity distribution licences, to implement the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) Levy Offset proposals. This follows Ofgem's February 2024 policy consultation on the introduction of the SoLR Levy Offset. Ofgem is seeking views from various stakeholders, including distribution networks, government bodies, the insolvency sector, and trade associations. The consultation closes on 17 October 2024.

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on  proposed modifications to Special Condition 9.13 of the Gas Transporter Licence. The proposed modification aims to reallocate baseline entry capacity across the National Transmission System, with the objective of enhancing gas storage capacity and ensuring the longevity of Great Britain's security of supply. The consultation closes on 3 January 2025, after which Ofgem will make a decision on the licence modification in 2025.

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on proposed modifications to National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET)’s licence, implementing its November 2024 policy decision on funding National Grid plc's consequential costs resulting from the separation of the Electricity System Operator. The proposals include adjustments to NGET's totex allowance for the remainder of RIIO-2 and introduce new licence requirements related to the Operational Services Agreement with the National Energy System Operator. Key additions include Special Condition 3.42, addressing consequential costs recovery, and Special Condition 9.21, addressing the termination of the Operational Services Agreement. The consultation closes on 12 February 2025.

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on five proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM) Rules, particularly CP371, CP376, CP377, CP378, and CP381. Key proposals include amending rules for network connections delays exceeding one year (CP371), clarifying a rule to ensure independent bidding to maintain market competitiveness (CP376), increasing flexibility to achieve the Satisfactory Performance Days milestone (CP377), removing the 50MW connection capacity limit on CM Units in portfolios while introducing minimum delivery obligations (CP378), and providing an alternative method for determining the Sum of Connection Entry Capacities (CP381). The consultation closes on 18 February 2025.

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on proposed changes to Electricity Supply Licence Standard Condition 41 and Gas Supply Licence Standard Condition 35. The proposed changes would clarify that suppliers and their smart meter installers may provide domestic consumers with objective information about low carbon technologies during smart meter installation visits. Marketing activity would remain prohibited unless the consumer has given prior consent. The consultation closes on 22 October 2026.

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation which seeks to amend the National Electricity System Operator’s (NESO) licence by introducing new obligations (which include submitting Tender Documentation for Ofgem’s approval), providing information to bidders, complying with the Onshore Competition Information Exchange Guidance, and ensuring that tender exercises are conducted efficiently and effectively. Stakeholders are invited to submit feedback on these proposed changes via email: onshorecompetitionspolicy@ofgem.gov.uk, until the 3 June 2025.