Smart Secure Electricity Systems Governance

27 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Reshaping cyber regulation in downstream gas and electricity: consultation document (accessible webpage)

In response to: Whole energy cyber resilience requirements: reshaping cyber regulation in downstream gas …

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27 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Reshaping Cyber Regulation in Downstream Gas and Electricity — consultation opened

In light of the changing energy landscape as the country moves towards Clean Power 2030 and the increased cyber security threat, Ofgem and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking views on reshaping cyber regulation for the …

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18 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES): Load control licence regulations and licence conditions — consultation closed

We have published the draft SI for the Load Control Licence regulations and licence conditions, informed by stakeholder feedback over the 2024 and 2025 SSES Programme consultation cycle. The draft SI and associated licence conditions include regulations and conditions that …

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5 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: First Phase Energy Smart Appliances Regulations — consultation closed

We have published the draft SI for the first phase of our Energy Smart Appliances regulations, informed by stakeholder feedback over the 2024 and 2025 SSES Programme consultation cycle. This SI is Phase 1 of our plan to regulate ESAs. …

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5 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations — consultation closed

We're seeking feedback on the SSES Programme’s draft Phase 1 energy smart appliances regulations and impact assessment.

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↓ Draft: The Energy Smart Appliances Regulations 2026 (28pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first ph… (44pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first ph…

10 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES): Load control licence regulations and licence conditions — consultation opened

We have published the draft SI for the Load Control Licence regulations and licence conditions, informed by stakeholder feedback over the 2024 and 2025 SSES Programme consultation cycle. The draft SI and associated licence conditions include regulations and conditions that …

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1 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: First Phase Energy Smart Appliances Regulations — consultation opened

We have published the draft SI for the first phase of our Energy Smart Appliances regulations, informed by stakeholder feedback over the 2024 and 2025 SSES Programme consultation cycle. This SI is Phase 1 of our plan to regulate ESAs. …

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1 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations — consultation opened

We're seeking feedback on the SSES Programme’s draft Phase 1 energy smart appliances regulations and impact assessment.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Program… (60pp)

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↓ Draft: The Energy Smart Appliances Regulations 2026 (28pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first ph… (44pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first ph…

28 Nov 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: Enduring Governance (accessible webpage)

In response to: Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance

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28 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance — outcome published

We're seeking views on the Enduring Governance of the SSES Programme, and the technical and security governance functions to be part of these arrangements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Program… (45pp)

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↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: Enduring… ↓ SSES Enduring Governance Annex A: Balancing and Settlement … (5pp) ↓ SSES Enduring Governance Annex A: Balancing and Settlement … ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… (44pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… (9pp)

29 Sep 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the Enduring Governance of the SSES Programme, and the technical and security governance functions to be part of these arrangements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Program… (45pp)

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↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: Enduring… ↓ SSES Enduring Governance Annex A: Balancing and Settlement … (5pp) ↓ SSES Enduring Governance Annex A: Balancing and Settlement … ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… (44pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… (9pp)

29 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance consultation — consultation closed

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps. It should contribute to electricity …

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19 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consumer-led flexibility: consumer engagement — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposals on the best approach to engage consumers on consumer-led flexibility.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consumer-led flexibility: proposals seeking vie… (31pp)

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↓ Consumer-led flexibility: proposals seeking views on the be…

19 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consumer-led flexibility: consumer engagement — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposals on the best approach to engage consumers on consumer-led flexibility.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consumer-led flexibility: proposals seeking vie… (31pp)

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↓ Consumer-led flexibility: proposals seeking views on the be…

4 Aug 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the Enduring Governance of the SSES Programme, and the technical and security governance functions to be part of these arrangements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Program… (45pp)

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↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: Enduring… ↓ SSES Enduring Governance Annex A: Balancing and Settlement … (5pp) ↓ SSES Enduring Governance Annex A: Balancing and Settlement … ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… (44pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): Enduring… (9pp)

4 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance consultation — consultation opened

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps. It should contribute to electricity …

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23 Jul 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consumer-led flexibility: consumer engagement — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposals on the best approach to engage consumers on consumer-led flexibility.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consumer-led flexibility: proposals seeking vie… (31pp)

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↓ Consumer-led flexibility: proposals seeking views on the be…

23 Apr 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation — outcome published

We're seeking views on new standards for energy smart appliances and organisations which provide demand side response services or can remotely control electrical load.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme cons… (24pp)

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↓ Energy smart appliances: proposals for their appropriate re… (74pp) ↓ Energy smart appliances analytical annex: First phase regul… (21pp) ↓ Licensing regime: proposals for a load control licence - co… (85pp) ↓ Tariff data accessibility: proposals on scope and delivery … (29pp) ↓ Tariff data analytical annex: Improving accessibility for f… (21pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme: government resp… (155pp)

21 Aug 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code changes

We're seeking views on proposals for new licence conditions and code changes to implement the new ownership arrangements for Elexon.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code ch… (30pp)

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↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Elexon… (24pp) ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: new electricity supply and gene… (46pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (81pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (80pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Updated… (33pp)

21 Aug 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code changes — outcome published

We're seeking views on proposals for new licence conditions and code changes to implement the new ownership arrangements for Elexon.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code ch… (30pp)

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↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Elexon… (24pp) ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: new electricity supply and gene… (46pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (81pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (80pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Updated… (33pp)

19 Aug 2024 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Digitalising the energy system

The government’s response to the digital spine feasibility study.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to the energy system ‘digit… (14pp)

21 Jun 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation — consultation closed

We're seeking views on new standards for energy smart appliances and organisations which provide demand side response services or can remotely control electrical load.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme cons… (24pp)

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↓ Energy smart appliances: proposals for their appropriate re… (74pp) ↓ Energy smart appliances analytical annex: First phase regul… (21pp) ↓ Licensing regime: proposals for a load control licence - co… (85pp) ↓ Tariff data accessibility: proposals on scope and delivery … (29pp) ↓ Tariff data analytical annex: Improving accessibility for f… (21pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme: government resp… (155pp)

21 Jun 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation — consultation closed

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems ( SSES ) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps. It should contribute …

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16 Apr 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation — consultation opened

We're seeking views on new standards for energy smart appliances and organisations which provide demand side response services or can remotely control electrical load.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme cons… (24pp)

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↓ Energy smart appliances: proposals for their appropriate re… (74pp) ↓ Energy smart appliances analytical annex: First phase regul… (21pp) ↓ Licensing regime: proposals for a load control licence - co… (85pp) ↓ Tariff data accessibility: proposals on scope and delivery … (29pp) ↓ Tariff data analytical annex: Improving accessibility for f… (21pp) ↓ Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme: government resp… (155pp)

16 Apr 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation — consultation opened

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems ( SSES ) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps. It should contribute …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

21 Feb 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code changes — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposals for new licence conditions and code changes to implement the new ownership arrangements for Elexon.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code ch… (30pp)

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↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Elexon… (24pp) ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: new electricity supply and gene… (46pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (81pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (80pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Updated… (33pp)

24 Jan 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code changes — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposals for new licence conditions and code changes to implement the new ownership arrangements for Elexon.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code ch… (30pp)

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↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Sectio… (78pp) ↓ Appendix 4: Legal text for Elexon ownership change - Elexon… (24pp) ↓ Future ownership of Elexon: new electricity supply and gene… (46pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (81pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Amended… (80pp) ↓ Elexon consultation government response: Appendix 2 Updated… (33pp)

30 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: the interoperability and cyber security of energy smart appliances and remote load control — outcome published

We're seeking views on a range of proposals that will impact appliances and organisations with a role in controlling electricity usage.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Delivering a smart and secure electricity syste… (74pp)

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↓ Analytical annex (24pp) ↓ Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: governmen… (67pp)

28 Sep 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: the interoperability and cyber security of energy smart appliances and remote load control — consultation closed

We're seeking views on a range of proposals that will impact appliances and organisations with a role in controlling electricity usage.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Delivering a smart and secure electricity syste… (74pp)

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↓ Analytical annex (24pp) ↓ Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: governmen… (67pp)

9 Aug 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Context · primary home: Cyber Security and Resilience… linked

Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regulations in the energy sector: amendments to guidance — outcome published

We're seeking views on proposed updates to guidance for operators in the energy sector on compliance with the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on the BEIS policy guidance for th… (18pp)

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↓ Policy guidance for the Implementation of the Network and I… (61pp) ↓ Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regul… (13pp)

6 Jul 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: the interoperability and cyber security of energy smart appliances and remote load control — consultation opened

We're seeking views on a range of proposals that will impact appliances and organisations with a role in controlling electricity usage.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Delivering a smart and secure electricity syste… (74pp)

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↓ Analytical annex (24pp) ↓ Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: governmen… (67pp)

29 Nov 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Context · primary home: Cyber Security and Resilience… linked

Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regulations in the energy sector: amendments to guidance — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposed updates to guidance for operators in the energy sector on compliance with the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on the BEIS policy guidance for th… (18pp)

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↓ Policy guidance for the Implementation of the Network and I… (61pp) ↓ Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regul… (13pp)

4 Oct 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Context · primary home: Cyber Security and Resilience… linked

Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regulations in the energy sector: amendments to guidance — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposed updates to guidance for operators in the energy sector on compliance with the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on the BEIS policy guidance for th… (18pp)

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↓ Policy guidance for the Implementation of the Network and I… (61pp) ↓ Implementation of the Network and Information Systems Regul… (13pp)

20 Jul 2021 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Independent review of electrical engineering standards: government response

This document is the BEIS response to the independent review of electrical engineering standards.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Independent review of electrical engineering st… (12pp)

14 Dec 2016 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The smart metering Early Rollout Obligation (ERO)

Following consultation, the ERO is to be removed on the basis that it has fulfilled its purpose of driving SMETS2 metering procurements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ BEIS open letter consultation on removing the E… (11pp)

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↓ BEIS open letter consultation response on the Early Rollout… (4pp) ↓ Removal of Early Rollout Obligation: Gas Supply - Track Cha… (4pp) ↓ Removal of Early Rollout Obligation: Electricity Supply - T… (4pp) ↓ Explanatory Memorandum (3pp) ↓ Laying order (4pp)