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Industry information

Are you a balancing provider looking to supply services to us, trying to find the latest Grid Code, or TNUoS charging guidance? Find all the information you need including our operational data, forecasts, and reports designed to help you make efficient decisions.

Our role at National Energy System Operator (NESO) is to make sure there’s enough electricity to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need.

We’re working with industry partners to reach our goal of operating a zero-carbon electricity system by 2025. And by becoming a trusted partner to everyone interacting with us, we’ll achieve our vision. 

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Connections Portal

The Connections portal has been designed to revolutionize the journey of all customers' connections journey and account management. 

Single Markets Platform

The Single Markets Platform (SMP) is being designed to help NESO become a better buyer of ancillary services through the transformation of the user experience.

Digitalised Grid Code

The Grid Code, which outlines the rules and regulations governing the operation and management of the grid, has undergone a significant transformation now being digitalised and available online.

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Balancing costs

Balancing costs are those expenses associated with (A) the Balancing Mechanism, (B) balancing services, and (C) energy trading.
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Balancing Services

We procure services to balance demand and supply, and we ensure the security and quality of the electricity supply across Britain's transmission system.
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Charging

We manage the charges that users of the electricity transmission system have to pay, how they are calculated, and considered changes. Find out which charges affect your business as well as our official charging guidance documents.
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Codes

We're administrators for four codes - the CUSC, Grid Code, SQSS and STC, and are here to support you in all areas. Find out how these codes are changing and how to propose your own modifications to drive improvements.
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Connections

It’s our job to ensure generators can connect onto the system and that we can operate a zero carbon system. Find out about the connections process, roles and responsibilities and other useful resources to understand your connections offer.
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Industry data and reports

As the electricity system operator we make our operational data available to empower efficient decision-making in the energy industry. Here you will find the latest operational data, forecasts, and reports.
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Network Access Planning

Our Network Access Planning engineers assess, coordinate, and sanction the planned release of assets from the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS), for maintenance and commissioning of new connections and equipment.