Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Status:
- Open
- Dyddiad cyhoeddi:
- Dyddiad cau:
- Topic:
- Electricity transmission, Energy codes
- Subtopic:
- Connection and use of system code (CUSC)
- 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.
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
Submit your response by 5:00pm on 3 November 2025 by emailing connections@ofgem.gov.uk.