Electricity Distribution Price Review Business Case

This document is a business case focused on demand-driven augmentation in the low voltage (LV) network and flexible services for the Electricity Distribution Price Review (EDPR) covering the period from 2026 to 2031. It outlines investment plans aimed at accommodating the anticipated growth in demand due to the electrification of transport and gas, driven by government policies aimed at reducing emissions and increasing renewable energy usage. The business case details the expected trends in customer growth and electrification, including a significant increase in electric vehicles and all-electric homes. It assesses various options for addressing the expected unserved energy (EUE) risks and proposes a preferred option that combines economic network augmentation with flexible services. The document highlights the necessity of proactive measures to prevent network limitations that could adversely affect customer reliability and outlines the economic evaluation of different investment strategies, emphasizing the preferred option's projected benefits over the regulatory period.