Ofgem Urges Swift Decision on Hydrogen for Home Heating
Key Ideas
  • Akshay Kaul of Ofgem stresses the urgency for the government to decide on hydrogen for home heating to provide clarity for the gas and electricity sectors.
  • The National Infrastructure Commission and industry stakeholders are pressuring the government for a more decisive stance on hydrogen's role in heating homes.
  • Ofgem emphasizes the importance of a clear policy framework and joined-up infrastructure planning to unlock future solutions for the gas networks.
  • Calls are made for advisory bodies to play a role in ensuring coordination among different sectors for effective infrastructure planning.
Ofgem's director general for infrastructure, Akshay Kaul, has emphasized the need for the government to swiftly decide on hydrogen for home heating to provide clarity for the gas and electricity sectors. Despite resistance from the government, pressure is mounting from industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies like the National Infrastructure Commission for a more decisive stance on hydrogen. Ofgem highlights the importance of a clear policy framework and coordinated infrastructure planning to unlock future solutions for the gas networks. There are calls for advisory bodies to take on a role in ensuring different sectors work together effectively for infrastructure planning.
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