Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the cost of (a) grid connections and (b) network reinforcement on investment in the decarbonisation of road logistics operations.

Ofgem assesses proposed network reinforcement expenditure through the RIIO price control framework. As these costs are ultimately passed on to consumers, Ofgem scrutinises costs to ensure investment is necessary and efficient, protecting consumers from excessive costs while supporting the transition to low-carbon technologies.

The Government is committed to supporting timely and cost-effective connections and ensuring the network has the capacity needed to support the uptake of low-carbon technologies, while delivering value for consumers.