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Acknowledged
Incorporate future electricity demand for cooling purposes into all system operator scenario planning.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Future System Operator make specific provision for the likely future demand for electricity for cooling purposes in all its future scenario planning.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged the recommendation, stating that DESNZ will continue to engage with the Electricity System Operator and Ofgem to explore appropriate updates to electricity demand forecasting, including for cooling purposes.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
DESNZ will continue to engage with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Ofgem on modelling developments – including through exploring appropriate updates to electricity demand forecasting to ensure that they remain fit for purpose through the UK’s net zero transition.
Source
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
Report
Fifth Report - Heat resilience and sustainable cooling
31 Jan 2024
HC 279
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.3 yrs
Report published
31 Jan 2024