Flexibility roadmap set out by Government

The Government has set out its vision for a more flexible electricity system which makes the best use of energy infrastructure to minimise costs for consumers.

Unveiling its Flexibility Roadmap the Government said action was essential to reduce reliance on international fossil fuel markets and for delivering its mission to achieve clean power by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

Developed by the government, Ofgem and NESO, alongside energy industry stakeholders and consumer groups, the roadmap commits named organisations to specific actions.

It also establishes a governance framework to facilitate implementation and enabling further measures to be taken where required.

Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: “This roadmap gives households and businesses the choice and control over when and how they use their energy.

“The flexible electricity system we are working to build will help make that a reality for consumers across the country, by supporting them to bring down their bills through using new tariffs and technologies.”