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Network price controls 2013-2023 (RIIO-1)

RIIO-1 network innovation funding

We facilitate funding for innovative projects which aim to help make the energy networks smarter, accelerate the development of a low carbon energy sector and deliver financial benefits to consumers. The projects help develop crucial knowledge and expertise which is being shared across the industry.

You can find information on these RIIO-1 funding streams via the card links below.

The Low Carbon Networks Fund (LCNF) was established before RIIO-1 and is now inactive.

Network Innovation Allowance (RIIO-1)

We introduced the Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) as part of the RIIO-1 price controls. The NIA is a set amount that each RIIO network licensee receives as part of their price control allowance.

Electricity Network Innovation Competition (RIIO-1)

The Electricity Network Innovation Competition (NIC) was an annual opportunity for electricity network companies to compete for funding for the development and demonstration of new technologies, operating and commercial arrangements.

Gas Network Innovation Competition (RIIO-1)

The Gas Network Innovation Competition (NIC) was an annual opportunity for gas transmission and distribution network companies to compete for funding for the development of new technologies, operating and commercial arrangements.