Connectologists® Kyle, Catherine, and Philip are joined by Alex in her first Grid News & Views as a Connectologist®, covering Connections Reform developments, code modifications, and emerging challenges as Gate 2 offers approach.
Ofgem has confirmed a backstop-only role in disputes, meaning developers must now work through all NESO processes and arbitration before escalation—making a clear understanding of NESO’s complaint routes more important than ever.
Gate 2 pressures intensify:
• Transmission decisions due by Dec 2025 (with some DNOs signalling delays), distribution by Q1 2026
• Offer acceptance windows: 3 months for transmission, 4 weeks for distribution
• Milestone guidance looks strict, though planning-related flexibility exists
• A 6-month planning-to-construction window still overlooks financing and sales realities
Also in this episode:
• Demand uncertainty: NESO’s RFI seeks sensitive commercial info without clarity on use; CMP417 delays to 2026 mean continued over-securitisation; TIA thresholds swing wildly from 1MW to 50MW across DNOs
• SGT charging: DCP461 could see GSP reinforcement costs socialised via DUoS (consultation closes 28 Nov)
• Operational risks: ANM schemes need clearer constraint rules, and abnormal network running continues to cause surprise curtailment with no mandatory DNO reporting
Recorded 13 November 2025
This content was recorded on an earlier date. The connections landscape changes rapidly, so please treat any facts, figures, and guidance as a point-in-time view and verify current information before relying on it.
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