The process of making a transmission or distribution connection with National Grid is as follows:
- The applicant sends the relevant completed application form (see 'Further information', below), along with supporting data to the National Grid Electricity Transmission team.
- We check the form and when we are happy all the information has been correctly completed we have 90 days within which to develop the agreement offer for the applicant, in conjunction with the applicable transmission owner(s) and distribution network operator(s).
- When the offer is prepared we send the offer to the applicant who then has another 90 day period to review it.
- We will contact the applicant to discuss the offer and arrange a post-offer meeting if required.
Within the 90 day review period the offer would usually be signed by the applicant however if the terms are not acceptable the offer can be referred to OFGEM for their review and determination.
If the agreement isn't signed and returned during the 90 day review period, the offer will expire.
If you would like to discuss the process of making an application further, please feel free to contact us.
Further information
To read more about the difference between transmission and distribution connections please see 'New connections to the National Electricity Transmission System'.