Transmission Networks Short Life Working Group: consenting timescales review - September 2023

This report by the Short Life Working Group sets out the background, considerations and proposed recommendations for the consideration of Scottish Ministers, with the aim of accelerating consenting timeframes for grid network applications under the Electricity Act 1989 to meet net zero targets.


6. Next Steps and Conclusions

6.1 The next steps is for a programme of work to be prepared and resources allocated to take forward the recommendations and actions as accepted by the Scottish Ministers. The programme of work shall be reported to the Scottish Ministers and its implementation monitored.

6.2 The Scottish Government will continue to work with transmission operators and stakeholders to deliver a collaborative approach to achieve the aim of accelerating consenting timeframes.

Contact

Email: Econsents_Admin@gov.scot

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