Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Status:
- Closed (with decision)
- Dyddiad cyhoeddi:
- Last updated:
- Closed date:
- Topic:
- Electricity transmission, Energy codes
- Subtopic:
- Connection and use of system code (CUSC), Connections
- Sector diwydiant:
- Transmission Network
Dolenni cysylltiedig
We are seeking views on our minded-to position to approve the Original Proposal of CUSC code modification CMP448.
Details of outcome
We received 40 responses in total, 25 non-confidential and 15 confidential. Non confidential responses are redacted and published.
The outcome of this consultation is to approve Original Proposal CMP448.
Read CMP448 Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) changes.
Read the full outcome
Original consultation
Consultation description
The CMP448 code modification aims to introduce a progression commitment fee to incentivise a regular self-assessment of availability for projects in the reformed connections queue, known as the Gate 2 connections queue. The attached consultation document explains why we are minded to approve the Original Proposal.
The attached impact assessment provides the analysis that helped develop the CMP448 solution and includes our view on why the Original Proposal is recommended.
Who should respond
We would particularly welcome responses from project developers, electricity generators, National Energy System Operator (NESO), and network companies, including transmission owners (TOs) and distribution network operators (DNOs).
How to respond
This consultation closed on 4 November 2025.
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All updates
8 December 2025 details of outcome, decision document and consultation responses added.