NGET portfolio for six construction projects: Early Construction Funding

Details of outcome

We received 3 responses to our consultation documents of our Early Construction Funding assessment for six National Grid projects (NOA codes: GWNC, PTC1 / PPTNO, CGNC and EDN2), Brinsworth to High Marnham (EDEU) and Norwich to Tilbury (NOA codes: AENC and ATNC) under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) reopener.

We have carefully considered the responses and have decided to adjust the allowances set out in Appendix 1 (ASTIAt) of SpC 3.41 ‘Accelerated strategic transmission investment Reopener and Price Control Deliverable term (ASTIAt)’ in NGET’s electricity transmission licence to allow NGET’s ECF expenditure request.

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Original consultation

Consultation description

These three consultation documents set out our Early Construction Funding assessment for six National Grid projects (NOA codes: GWNC, PTC1 / PPTNO, CGNC and EDN2), Brinsworth to High Marnham (EDEU) and Norwich to Tilbury (NOA codes: AENC and ATNC) under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) reopener. 

We have provided a brief description of these projects and the proposed activities National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) intends to carry out. Respondents are asked to consider whether these activities are in the consumer’s interest and support timely delivery of strategic infrastructure. We welcome responses to our consultation on the questions we have included.

The purpose of Early Construction Funding is to enable permitted early construction activities prior to the project receiving planning consents and being finalised. We are not involved in the planning decision and awarding of Early Construction Funding should not influence the outcome of the relevant planning processes. We encourage stakeholders to engage directly with the planning process, as this remains the most appropriate place to voice any comments on project design or scope.

Who should respond

• Industry stakeholders
• Community members
• Anyone interested in this consultation