Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 16211
National Grid
Tabled: 26 November 2024
Answered: 29 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the cost of building (a) the Western link and (b) all current and future stages of the Eastern Link if that route was primarily overland via pylons instead of o
Answer
Michael ShanksOfgem reviews proposed project costs and ensures that network companies spend efficiently. Electricity network reinforcements are only approved where they are in the interests of consumers and help reduce system costs. Ofgem identified a net lifetime bene...
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