East of England MPs have welcomed a review by ESO (Electricity System Operator) to consider offshore routes for electricity transmission in East Anglia. The review will follow the 'Early Opportunities workstream' and is expected to be published in the summer.
Following months of campaigning for National Grid to assess all options for East Anglian energy transmission, including a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of offshore and onshore options for new grid infrastructure, I am pleased to hear about the upcoming review by ESO.
My constituents have quite rightly been asking for fairness and independence in this process which I now anticipate will be delivered. It is right that they have now committed to engaging fully with MP’s, councillors and constituents and I strongly encourage all affected communities to have their say to ensure that all options are thoroughly considered so that we can ensure we get the right result for our region whilst supporting the UK's energy mix and resilience for the future.
Read more about the announcement here: East of England MPs respond to review into “offshore routes” for East Anglian electricity grid | James Cartlidge
