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# The Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

## Title and introductory text {#prelims}

2026 No. 223
ELECTRICITY
The Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026
Made
4th March 2026
Laid before Parliament
9th March 2026
Coming into force
30th March 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 165A(2) of the Energy Act 2023.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent {#regulation-1}

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026 and come into force on 30th March 2026.
(2) These Regulations extend to England and Wales and Scotland.

## 2 Designated Plan {#regulation-2}

The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, is designated in accordance with section 165A(2) of the Energy Act 2023.