Ofgem Approves £24bn Investment Into UK Energy Networks
- Ofgem approved a £24 billion investment programme to upgrade the UK’s energy infrastructure over five years starting April 2026.
- This decision responds to high energy prices and aims to enhance energy security amid volatility caused by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- The programme includes over £15 billion for gas networks and £8.9 billion for electricity grid expansion, marking the largest upgrade since the 1960s.
- Ofgem estimates network cost increases will add about £24 per year to household bills, while noting that the energy price cap is easing from £1,849 to £1,720 this summer.
- This investment supports resilience against gas price shocks and green transition goals, but consumers are advised to shop around for fixed-rate deals to manage future costs.
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Ofgem Unveils £24 Billion Grid Modernization Plan
The UK’s energy regulator has approved a £24bn investment to upgrade the UK’s energy infrastructure as a part of its green transition. The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) move comes as the government renews its push for cleaner energy, despite backlash around the impact on prices. Over £15bn is set to be deployed into the UK’s gas transmissions and distribution systems to ensure a “safe and secure” supply of gas to households and b…

Energy bills to rise after Ofgem approves £24bn investment
Energy bills: Network charges set to rise as price cap eases
So-called network charges currently make up 22% of a typical household bill and are set to go up from April next year, placing more upwards pressure on family finances unless wholesale costs were to fall back very sharply.
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