Ofgem’s recent announcement approving proposals to reform Britain’s connections process, known as ‘Connections Reform’, marks a significant step in making the necessary changes required to streamline the electricity connection arrangements in Great Britain, crucial for achieving the government’s Clean Power by 2030 (CP2030) goals.
The decision triggers a mandatory licence standstill (a legal requirement when making changes to our licences) after which the formal process of assessing all existing offers against the new criteria starts.
The window is now open for distribution-connected developers to submit their evidence to their local Distribution Network Operator (DNO), while transmission-connected customers should actively engage with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) in preparation for evidence submission. NESO has co-developed the Evidence Submission Handbook with the Energy Networks Association (ENA) and network companies to serve as a single, accessible guide – ensuring that all customers, regardless of size or technology, have a clear path forward in the reformed process.
- Further details available at: Evidence Handbook | National Energy System Operator
- Detail of Ofgem’s decision on the Connections Reform package can be found here: Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04+) | Ofgem
Important note: Please bear with us while we work on updating our Connections pages to reflect the new connections process.
