GC0159: Introducing Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners

This modification aims to introduce the concept of Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs) to the Grid Code to enable Onshore Network Competition for the design, build and ownership of Onshore Transmission assets.

Modification status:
Implemented - GC0159: Introducing Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners
Last updated:
08 April 2025

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Governance Route:  Standard Governance

Impacts:  High impact - National Energy System Operator, Transmission Owners, CATOs

Code modification proposed by:
Stephen Baker

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