Decision making framework
Decision-making framework
Ensuring transparent, clear and open decision-making processes to support a sustainable future
Our decision-making framework is built on transparency, collaboration, and commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our stakeholders and communities we serve across the North West.
By integrating stakeholder feedback, data-driven insights, and innovative approaches, we ensure our decisions are robust, fair, and future-focused.
Operational Decision-Making Framework
This document details our structured approach to operational decisions, emphasising transparency and stakeholder engagement in managing network constraints and future planning.
Operational Decision-Making Framework 'at a glance'
A quick 'at a glance' ODMF - new for 2026, to make it easier to find what you need.
How our social DSO fund is making a difference
Ensuring everything we do puts our communities at the heart. This is what drives our social DSO strategy and our fund enables sustainable change.
Distribution Network Options Assessment (DNOA)
Our DNOA emphasises a flexibility first approach, where we demonstrate flexible solutions as well as traditional network reinforcements to optimise costs and efficiency.
Distribution Future Electricity Scenarios (DFES)
Our DFES publication provides forward-looking scenarios that anticipate how electricity demand and generation might evolve across the North West, informing our long-term network planning.
Network Development Plan (NDP)
Our NDP charts the course for evolving our network to meet future electricity needs, showcasing our dedication to transparent and collaborative planning.