In February 2024, HM Treasury asked the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to undertake a study on the challenges to making the electricity distribution networks in Great Britain fit for net zero.
This report, funded by the European Climate Foundation, examines five issues that project developers and planners have told us are the key challenges for the planning system for renewables and storage in England.
Using ‘open-source’ analysis, Regen has explored how different regulatory and market reforms affect the investability of an example Scottish onshore wind farm.
Our letter to the Secretary of State highlights our concerns that converting the GB electricity market into one based on zonal pricing will undermine the clean power mission.
Regen's response to the government working paper supports planning reforms that accelerate the energy transition by creating a simpler, faster planning process aligned with nature recovery goals.
Regen has responded to Ofgem’s consultation on the grid connections process, emphasising the vital role that timely, efficient and well-regulated connections play in achieving the UK’s net zero goals.
Regen has responded to the government's consultation on further reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Scheme for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), emphasising the need to support high-quality projects that will contribute to the Clean Power 2030 target.
Regen has responded to the government’s Planning Reform Working Paper on Planning Committees, highlighting key recommendations to enhance the process for renewable energy and storage developments.
With Ofgem’s expectations for the first transitional or ‘t-RESP’ published this week, Regen is supporting local authorities to prepare for this critical new part of local energy planning.
In this insight piece, graduate energy analyst Andrew Brand explores the barriers to greater use of public transport in the UK – and considers how an Integrated National Transport Strategy might encourage a shift.
This report, developed as part of Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living programme, sets out practical steps to ensure local net zero planning delivers real change, rather than gathering dust on the shelf.
Regen and the Electricity Storage Network have responded to Ofgem's open letter and call for input on the proposed design and implementation of the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme.
Regen's response to this consultation welcomes the Welsh government's efforts to address the challenges facing the country's planning system.
Our response sets out how we believe the framework can ensure the distribution network is the enabler of the transition to electrified heat and transport.
Robbie Evans looks at the standout moments and discussion points from the National Grid community energy forums in Exeter, Leicester, Birmingham and Swansea.
Regen has written to the National Energy System Operator (NESO), urging it to prioritise raising the Transmission Impact Assessment threshold in England and Wales.
Regen director Johnny Gowdy explores the causes of the 2024 constraint cost increase and what needs to be done to reduce these in the future.
Regen's planning lead, Rebecca Windemer, sets out initial thoughts on the revised National Planning Policy Framework.
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