After the Connection Queue is filtered by Gate 2 (see previous episode), the Connections Network Design Methodology (CNDM) sets how the Connection Queue will be re-ordered and sorted to allocate capacity and substation connection points.

In this episode, Brian & Damian run through step-by-step how NESO plans for this to work, alongside raising some discussion points and issues that you may want to raise in your consultation response. If you want to get your head around the CNDM consultation in 20 minutes, this episode is a great way to start.

Links to useful reference materials:

Reform Consultation Timeline: https://esmartnetworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ongoing-Upcoming-Industry-Consultations-esmart-Networks.png

6-page summary doc from ESO: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/316446/download

NGESO Connection Reform web page: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/connections/connections-reform

Capacity Crunch: State of Play in May podcast (covering why this is needed): https://youtu.be/cH0r8iC3h7Q

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Part 5 in the Connection Reform mini-series follows Part 4 by delving into the next most important Consultation: Gate 2. The Gate 2 Methodology will govern what a project needs to do to be considered for capacity and a 'firm' connection offer.

This is essential listening for project developers, those involved in project land acquisition, and project investors who want to understand key risks to large-scale Data Centres, Solar, Battery, and other types of projects. Gate 2 is the first step in deciding the winners and losers in the connection queue.

Links to useful reference materials:

Reform Consultation Timeline: https://esmartnetworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ongoing-Upcoming-Industry-Consultations-esmart-Networks.png

6-page summary doc from ESO: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/316446/download

NGESO Connection Reform web page: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/connections/connections-reform

Capacity Crunch: State of Play in May podcast (covering why this is needed): https://youtu.be/cH0r8iC3h7Q

Listen to the podcast here:

Spotify: https://ow.ly/pokq50U9KlW

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With a deluge of consultations and documents having just been released covering a lot more detail on how getting connected to the grid will change, Brian & Damian provide a high-level summary of all of the current consultations, what they cover, how they interlink and most importantly key deadlines.

They then delve into the first consultation to close, CMP434, which sets the high-level framework for connection reform. This episode provides anyone with a good starting point on Connection reform and will help you make sense of everything that's going on.

Links to useful reference materials:

Reform Consultation Timeline: https://esmartnetworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ongoing-Upcoming-Industry-Consultations-esmart-Networks.png

6-page summary doc from ESO: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/316446/download

NGESO Connection Reform web page: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/connections/connections-reform

Capacity Crunch: State of Play in May podcast (covering why this is needed): https://youtu.be/cH0r8iC3h7Q

Listen to the podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dcNXoW21ahJa2LqrXM6jr?si=iKqrvOnHTqqjEQtFYQRySw

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/connection-reform-the-big-updates-new-consultations/id1609969567?i=1000677056077

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