We support competition in electricity distribution wherever it can deliver benefits for customers. In our sector, we have already seen a number of areas opened up to wider competition, including connections, metering and the introduction of Independent Distribution Network Operators. We will continue to explore, beyond traditional solutions, ways to minimise cost through innovation and digitalisation, exploring multiple options, facilitating non-network solutions and competition.
This chapter explains the different types of competition and our approach to it.
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The three types of competition:
Native competition
Competition run by
Distribution Network
Operators (DNOs)
within their
price control
Early competition
Competition that
occurs prior
to the detailed
design phases
of a large project.
Late competition
a decision is made
later on in a project
programme