National Grid procures Balancing Services in order to balance demand and supply and to ensure the security and quality of electricity supply across the GB Transmission System. In accordance the Transmission Licence, National Grid is required to establish and publish statements and guidelines on Balancing Services.

This site contains

• The latest copies of Transmission Licence Statements, Reports and Consultations
  
• Information on the Balancing Services including a description of the service, the procurement process, assessment guidelines and reports on historical use
  
• Operational Forum information
  
• Monthly Balancing Services Summary Report detailing volume and cost information associated with the Balancing Services that National Grid procures.