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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:
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Topic:
Electricity transmission, Energy codes
Subtopic:
Connection and use of system code (CUSC), Connections
Sector diwydiant:
Transmission Network
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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

Decision: Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue [PDF, 218.73KB]
Consultation responses: Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue [ZIP, 8.50MB]

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.