Upgrading the electricity transmission network
Autumn 2026This NAO report will review if DESNZ, Ofgem and NESO have presented a robust value for money case for upgrading the transmission network.
Search results for 'Energy infrastructure'
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Public chargepoints for electric vehicles
Published on:Public electric vehicle chargepoint installations are on track, but government needs to make sure they are located in the right places.
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The government’s support for biomass
Published on:Government has provided over £20 billion of support to biomass businesses but it can’t yet demonstrate adherence to its sustainability rules.
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Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage programme
Published on:Government says carbon capture technology is ‘essential’ to achieving net zero. The government doesn’t have a credible alternative pathway.
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Achieving environmental improvement and responding to climate change
Published on:This report identifies enablers for success in tackling the challenges government faces in its environment and climate change work.
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Decarbonising the power sector
Published on:This report looks at how DESNZ is set up for power sector decarbonisation while maintaining security of electricity supply, and affordability.
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The energy supplier market
Published on:This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
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The decommissioning of the AGR nuclear power stations
Published on:This report examines whether government’s arrangements for decommissioning AGR nuclear power stations will lead to better value for money.
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The energy supplier market
Published on:This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
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The decommissioning of the AGR nuclear power stations
Published on:This report examines whether government’s arrangements for decommissioning AGR nuclear power stations will lead to better value for money.
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UK Guarantees scheme for infrastructure
Published on:Under the Scheme, the Treasury guarantees that lenders to infrastructure projects will be repaid in full and on time, irrespective of project performance. The NAO is calling for the Treasury to be rigorous and objective in assessing whether the guarantees, which transfer risk to the public sector, are genuinely needed.
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Infrastructure investment: the impact on consumer bills
Published on:Large-scale infrastructure spending by the private sector over ten years or more will increase consumer utility bills but government and regulators do not know by how much or whether the bills will be affordable.