Our concerns regarding the current reform approach align closely with those raised in CMP434. That is, concerns around inadequate consultation timelines and unresolved issues at the Transmission/Distribution (T/D) interface. Support for the implementation depends on robust grandfathering provisions granted by NESO for existing advanced projects.
We believe that any sufficiently advanced project should be exempt from Gate 2 requirements – including projects with a connection date up to 2030, projects that have submitted planning applications, or those with a clear route to market (such as a CFD or PPA). It is essential to prioritise distribution projects, many of which already face delays despite having planning permission, to meet Clean Power 2030 targets, while we also strongly oppose any retrospective actions applied to the distribution queue.
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Kara Davies
Policy Manager – Economic and Network Regulations
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