While we understand that the UK Government must consider the energy and network needs of the UK as a whole, we consider that it would be inequitable if the UK were to benefit from Wales’ natural resources for renewable energy generation while Welsh households, businesses and industry were not adequately connected to the grid.

While we understand that the UK Government must consider the energy and network needs of the UK as a whole, we consider that it would be inequitable if the UK were to benefit from Wales’ natural resources for renewable energy generation while Welsh households, businesses and industry were not adequately connected to the grid. Type: conclusion | Number: 4 | Paragraph: 49 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Strategic planning of the network will always take account of network needs in Wales along with other parts of Great Britain and longer-term strategic planning will be key to unlocking the required investment to deliver a secure, resilient and net zero-ready network. The Holistic Network Design (HND