Focus on Electricity System Operator
ESO was Great Britain’s electricity system operator, responsible for ensuring Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by ensuring electricity supply meets demand. Traditionally, Britain’s energy system was split into two regulatory areas – gas and electricity. However, the Energy Act 2023 mandated co-ordination across the whole energy system, with a single entity responsible for both electricity and gas policy. In September 2024, the UK Government purchased ESO from prior owner National Grid plc, and is transforming ESO into the UK’s new National Energy System Operator (NESO) on October 1 2024.
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National Energy System Operator (NESO) launches on 1 October
13 Sep 2024 Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has confirmed today that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) will launch on 1 October following...
UK govt to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal
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