How we performed under RIIO-2

Our RIIO-2 price controls came into effect in April 2021 determining the amount we could earn for the projects we deliver and the services we provide.

Following the completion of the Business Plan 3 (BP3) period, the RIIO-2 price control has now come to an end. As of April our first regulatory framework as NESO has come into effect. The new reporting cycle can be found on our NESO1 webpage.

On this page, you will find our RIIO-2 incentive scheme performance reports.

BP3 End-Scheme Interactive Performance Summary

This Interactive Performance Summary report provides a clear and accessible account of our BP3 performance (April 2025 - March 2026). It outlines our key performance messages and summarises performance against our eight BP3 Performance Objectives. It also provides an overview of how we have delivered value for money for consumers and summarises feedback we have received from stakeholders.

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Supporting Documents

BP3 End-Scheme Evidence Chapters

This document provides detailed evidence of NESO’s performance during BP3 (2025–26), showing progress against agreed Performance Objectives, Success Measures, stakeholder feedback and value for money

BP3 End-Scheme Reported Metrics Annex

This annex contains the detailed metric evidence supporting NESO’s BP3 2025–26 end‑scheme performance.

What is the Incentives Scheme? 

The incentives scheme is designed to encourage us to make improvements to the way we perform our roles to maximise benefits for consumers. It also aims to create transparency around our performance and make us clearly accountable to our customers. 

At the end of each business plan period, a Performance Panel (a group of independent experts) scores how well we have delivered against our business plan. Our regulator, Ofgem, then decides whether to deviate from these scores in their assessment.

In contrast to our incentive schemes as ESO, we no longer receive a financial reward or penalty for our performance. This reflects a change in how we are regulated as NESO, which is a non-profit independent public corporation. 

The reporting requirements and assessment methodology for the incentives scheme is set out in Ofgem’s Performance Arrangements Governance Document (PAGD) which was updated for the Business Plan 3 (BP3) period starting 1 April 2025.

Performance documents 2021-25

How we report on our progress

For the BP3 period (April 2025-March 2026), Ofgem and a Performance Panel will assess our performance based on two criteria:

  1. Achievement of our business plan aims as set out in our BP3 plan
  2. Delivery of Value for Money.
Monthly reports

Monthly

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An update on monthly Reported Metrics.

We also publish the minutes of our monthly performance meetings with Ofgem.

Quarterly reports

Q1: 23 July 2025

Q3: 26 January 2026

In addition to the above, quarterly reports provide an update on quarterly Reported Metrics and a progress update on our BP3 Performance Objectives.
Mid-year report 23 October 2025

In addition to the above, mid-year reports provide an update on six-monthly Reported Metrics. The value for money section provides an additional update of progress at an overall role level, and we also publish results of stakeholder satisfaction surveys.

They also include a summary of cost and delivery progress of all NESO specific IT investments as part of our Cost Monitoring Framework (CMF).

End of scheme report 16 May 2026 In addition to the above, these reports provide an update on annual Reported Metrics.

 

In line with Ofgem’s PAGD which sets out the detailed arrangements for our assessment period up to 31 March 2026, we publish a report on this page every month. The reports vary in their contents:  

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RIIO-2 Deliverables Tracker

Download the final BP1 end of scheme deliverables tracker.

Download the tracker – BP1

Download our new BP2 deliverables tracker to see the latest status of the projects we’re delivering under RIIO-2.

Download the tracker – BP2

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