GC0185: Introducing Dynamic Regulation into the Grid Code as an alternative to Mandatory Frequency Response (Primary / Secondary / High) ​

NESO is proposing Real-time Dynamic Regulation as an alternative to Mandatory Frequency Response (MFR) to overcome entry barriers, reduce costs, and enable faster response times.

Modification status:
Current - Proposal Raised
Last updated:
18 March 2026

Code Administrator Contact: [email protected] 

Governance Route: The Proposer has raised a modification and is seeking a decision from the Panel on the governance route to be taken.

Impacts:  ​Medium impact​ on NESO; Market participants, Transmission System Operator.

Modification drivers: ​System operability, system security, efficiency.

Code modification proposed by:
Thomas Goss

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