A key amendment to the Energy Bill by the House of Lords will give the energy regulator a statutory duty to assist in the delivery of net-zero.

Ofgem’s new remit could accelerate investment in new grid infrastructure to help reach net-zero, and aid the growth of wind, solar and tidal stream projects. Currently some wind farms have a lead time of ten years to get a connection to the grid.

RenewableUK’s head of public affairs Nathan Bennett said: “Reforming Ofgem’s mandate to consider net-zero in every decision takes is long overdue. We’re glad that the House of Lords has listened to calls from across the energy sector to make this vital change and hope that MPs will support it when the Energy Bill goes back to the Commons in the weeks ahead

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