Ofgem’s 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.

As of 23.59 on Tuesday 26 August, the NESO evidence submission window is now closed. During this period, connecting customers submitted evidence to support queue reordering, prioritising projects that meet the required criteria to connect to the network.

Further information on what happens next in the Connections Reform process is available at: Connections Reform | National Energy System Operator.

Important note: Please bear with us while we work on updating our Connections pages to reflect the new connections process.

Research Assistant update notice

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing accurate and relevant information, we have removed the Research Assistant tool from our site.

This decision reflects recent industry changes, including Connections Reform, and the evolving roles of National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and the National Energy System Operator (NESO). We are currently reviewing and updating our digital tools to ensure they align with the latest developments and continue to meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders. This review will confirm whether the removal of the Research Assistant is temporary or permanent. 

We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check back soon for updated content. If there’s specific content you’d like us to include in future updates, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected]