Independent Stakeholder Group (ISG)

Challenging us to develop the best possible business plan

The Independent Stakeholder Group (ISG) is a core element of the RIIO-GT3 framework. The ISG is mandated by Ofgem to challenge our business plan and ensure it addresses the priorities of diverse stakeholders. The plans we are now developing must ensure the gas transmission network continues to provide energy security today while also helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions.

The ISG helps to ensure our plans fulfil those objectives. The group provides its independent input at meetings four times a year. Its purpose is to:

Scrutinise and challenge our business plan development.
Monitor and review the delivery of these plans, taking into account the priorities of local and regional consumers and network users.
Review and challenge our approach to stakeholder engagement at every stage.

The ISG plays a vital role in adding value to the development of our business plans by:

Maintaining independence and transparency
Providing constructive challenge and targeted feedback
Bringing a diversity of views
Focusing on outcomes
Constantly seeking to improve the way we do things.

Challenging us to develop the best possible business plan

The Independent Stakeholder Group (ISG) is a core element of the RIIO-GT3 framework. The ISG is mandated by Ofgem to challenge our business plan and ensure it addresses the priorities of diverse stakeholders. The plans we are now developing must ensure the gas transmission network continues to provide energy security today while also helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions.

The ISG helps to ensure our plans fulfil those objectives. The group provides its independent input at meetings four times a year. Its purpose is to:

Scrutinise and challenge our business plan development.
Monitor and review the delivery of these plans, taking into account the priorities of local and regional consumers and network users.
Review and challenge our approach to stakeholder engagement at every stage.

The ISG plays a vital role in adding value to the development of our business plans by:

Maintaining independence and transparency
Providing constructive challenge and targeted feedback
Bringing a diversity of views
Focusing on outcomes
Constantly seeking to improve the way we do things.

Meet our ISG members

Our members have been selected based on their knowledge and expertise in the energy industry, across a broad range of issues. This enables them to challenge and validate stakeholder views of National Gas plans, and monitor the delivery of our Business Plan Commitments over the price control period.

ISG Team