Queue management

New queue management power from Ofgem

Ofgem previously approved Code Modification CMP376 – Inclusion of Queue Management process within the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC).  

The introduction of Code Modifications CMP 434 (Implementing Connections Reform) and CMP 435 (Application of Gate 2 Criteria to existing contracted background) transform GB’s current Connection processes.   

Therefore, we have updated our previous Queue Management (QM) Guidance to reflect the ‘TMO4+’ changes.   

Following OFGEM’s decision to approve TMO4+ we have provided further clarification on the previously shared Queue Management Guidance, please refer to the Queue Management Cover Note for a summary. The Guidance references NESO’s Material Technology Change Guidance and Gated Modification Guidance. 

Ofgem’s approval

View our open letter to industry

Download our queue management cover note

Download our queue management guidance document

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How we’re managing the connections queue

We’re proactively managing the connections queue so customers whose projects are progressing at their contracted rate can connect to the transmission network as quickly as possible. 

This is being achieved by terminating contracted projects not progressing against agreed milestones to free-up space for projects which are. This allows us to ensure capacity is fully utilised and projects have the best chance to connect when ready.

Projects that aren’t progressing against agreed milestones will be terminated following Ofgem’s approval of CMP376 – Inclusion of Queue Management process.

CMP376 approval

Previous webinar material

Watch the slide presentations by pressing the play icon on each image, or download the slides using the link above each image.

Queue Management workshop 1 slides

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Download the slides from our first Queue Management webinar on 29 November.

Queue Management workshop 2 slides

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Download the slides from our second Queue Management webinar on 5 December.

Queue Management workshop 3 slides

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Download the slides from our third Queue Management webinar on 13 December.

Queue Management - Frequently asked questions

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Download the Queue Management frequently asked questions document.