Ofgem said that the move confirms 18 jobs, with the potential for further expansion in future, following a restructuring of the regulator to meet the challenge of helping to deliver a low carbon economy.
In addition, the restructure has also recognised the energy challenges faced in Scotland and the importance of working with the Scottish government, by creating a new Scottish directorate based in Glasgow.
The regulator believes that the changes to its structure will enable it to fulfil an increasing role in the delivery of the radical changes needed in the energy industry to meet Britain’s emissions targets.
Charles Gallacher, director for Scotland, Wales and the Regions, Ofgem, said: “The opening of these new offices is an important milestone for Ofgem in Scotland. The creation of the new directorate also ensures that Ofgem is best placed to work co-operatively with stakeholders and understand their concerns.”
Jim Mather, minister for enterprise, energy and tourism of Scotland, said: “I welcome the steps that Ofgem has taken to increase its presence in Scotland, given Scotland’s potential to contribute to the UK and European renewable energy and climate change targets, while meeting our own energy needs.”
Ofgem is the office of the Gas and Electricity Markets, which supports the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, the regulator of the gas and electricity industries in Great Britain.
