#56 Distribution, milestone, intolerance and a green light for smaller projects

In this episode of the Connectology® podcast, Connectologists® Kyle Murchie and Pete Aston break down two major updates that could change the game for energy developers.

First up: CMP446. Ofgem has approved a big shift—raising the Transmission Impact Assessment (TIA) threshold in England and Wales from 1MW to 5MW (based on export capacity). That means fewer small and mid-sized projects need to go through the slow and complex TIA process. It’s great news for community energy schemes and demand-heavy sites—but Scotland is left out, with the threshold still set at 200kW.

Then, we dive into the hot topic of queue management. The new rules bring in stricter deadlines—especially the tough two-month window to submit planning after accepting a DNO offer. Miss it, and your project could be kicked out of the queue. Kyle and Pete raise serious concerns about the lack of formal consultation and how this shift could hurt good projects simply due to unrealistic timelines. This episode is packed with practical insights and a clear message: developers need to speak up now.

These changes are coming fast—and feedback from the frontlines could help shape a better, fairer system.

Recorded 13 May 2025 Our links:

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