RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Cotswolds Project

UK Ofgem Publications & Decisions

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Ofgem has published a consultation on its draft determination regarding National Grid Electricity Transmission's funding request for the Visual Impact Mitigation project in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. NGET submitted the application on 16 May 2025 under the RIIO-2 uncertainty mechanism for additional allowances. Comments on the draft determination are due by 28 April 2026.

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What changed

Ofgem is consulting on its draft determination for National Grid Electricity Transmission's Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener application for the Cotswolds project. The project seeks funding to deliver a Price Control Deliverable aimed at reducing visual amenity impacts on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This determination falls under the RIIO-T2 price control framework covering 2021 to 2026.

Interested parties with a stake in electricity transmission networks, as well as other stakeholders and members of the public, may submit responses by 28 April 2026 via email to ReopenerConsultations@ofgem.gov.uk. The consultation documents, including the detailed draft determination PDF, are available on Ofgem's website for review.

What to do next

Submit comments on the draft determination to Ofgem by 28 April 2026
Review the RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener Draft Determination document
Provide views on the assessment of NGET's funding request for the Cotswolds VIP project

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RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project

Publication type: Consultation Publication date:

1 April 2026

Closing date: 28 April 2026 Status: Open Topic: Electricity transmission, Energy network price controls Subtopic: Transmission price control 2021 to 2026 (RIIO-T2) Get emails about this page Print this page

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We are seeking views on our assessment of National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener application for its Cotswolds VIP project.

Consultation description

As part of the RIIO-2 price control, network companies can apply for additional allowances via relevant uncertainty mechanisms.

We are consulting on our assessment of a funding request by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) on 16 May 2025, to deliver a Visual Impact Mitigation Price Control Deliverable to reduce visual amenity impacts on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Who should respond

We would like views from people with an interest in electricity transmission networks. We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and from the public.