RIIO-3 Network Innovation Allowance Governance Framework
Summary
Ofgem has published the RIIO-3 Network Innovation Allowance governance framework, effective 1 April 2026 alongside the RIIO-3 network price control for electricity transmission, gas transmission, and gas distribution. The document also aligns with the regulatory framework for the National Energy System Operator commencing on the same date. Licensees are awarded NIA funding to support innovation projects under this governance structure.
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Ofgem published the RIIO-3 Network Innovation Allowance governance document establishing the framework for administering NIA funding to energy network licensees. The guidance takes effect alongside the commencement of the RIIO-3 network price control on 1 April 2026.
Affected licensees in electricity transmission, gas transmission, and gas distribution should review the governance arrangements to understand the administration requirements for their NIA funding. The document also coordinates with the National Energy System Operator regulatory framework commencing on the same date.
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RIIO-3 Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) governance
Publication type: Guidance Publication date:
27 April 2026
Topic: Energy network price controls, Electricity distribution Subtopic: Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) Print this page
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- Arrangements for the governance and administration of the RIIO-3 Network Innovation Allowance (NIA).
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As part of the RIIO-3 network price control for electricity transmission, gas transmission and gas distribution commencing on 1 April 2026, and the regulatory framework for National Energy System Operator (NESO) commencing on 1 April 2026, licensees are awarded NIA to fund innovation projects.
This RIIO-3 NIA governance document sets out arrangements for the governance and administration of the RIIO-3 NIA.
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RIIO-3 NIA governance [PDF, 469.61KB] Print this page
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