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#70 Holding networks to account with Alasdair MacMillan, Head of Policy - Electricity Connections, Ofgem

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Ofgem's Connections End-to-End Review: Standards, Accountability, and the Path Forward 

Connectologist® Kyle Murchie speaks with Alasdair MacMillan from Ofgem about the connections end-to-end review, examining the entire customer journey from feasibility through energisation and beyond. 

Ofgem's review (published December 2025) addresses increased standards of service and timely connection delivery. The document contains immediate decisions moving into implementation and proposals for consultation (open until 27 February 2026). 

Key elements: 

  • Demand capacity register: Developers gain visibility of demand in specific areas, helping them understand available capacity and make informed decisions 
    • Journey milestones: Proposed new requirements beyond time-to-quote obligations, with GSOP-style penalties or licence-based enforcement if missed—focused on prevention through transparency 
      • Accountability for missed dates: Extending GSOPs to transmission with transparent industry-wide reporting. Also explores liquidated damages (currently set at zero) 
        • Connection date ranges: Developers receive ranges with ambitious front-end dates (potentially rewarded) and backstop dates (with penalties). Ranges narrow as uncertainty reduces 
          • Quality of offers: With Gate 2 approaching, ensuring offers are clear and understandable. Alasdair urges networks: act now, don't wait for formal requirements 

            • Your consultation response, backed by evidence and specific examples, helps Ofgem understand where regulatory intervention can prove most effective. Whether you're a developer, network company, or industry stakeholder, your insight matters. Consultation closes 27 February 2026. 

            View the Connections end-to-end review: updated proposals and next steps here:  

            https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/connections-end-end-review-updated-proposals-and-next-steps 

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