Commenting on the publication of Ofgem’s Project Discovery report, Nick Winser, National Grid’s Executive Director for Transmission, said:

“We welcome this contribution to the debate as Britain undergoes an energy revolution in the coming decades.  The current market framework has served us well, but it makes simple common sense that it will have to change to meet the big challenges ahead.

“The right market arrangements and incentives will be vital to the success of all the work National Grid is doing to prepare for the future, such as the unprecedented investments we need to make in transmission networks.

“We look forward to continuing to work with Ofgem as they consult on their range of options.”

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