Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue

Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 20 October 2025 Last updated: 8 December 2025 Closed date: 4 November 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Electricity transmission, Energy codes Subtopic: Connection and use of system code (CUSC), Connections Show all updates Print this page Related links Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04+) Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are seeking views on our minded-to position to approve the Original Proposal of CUSC code modification CMP448. Details of outcome We received 40 responses in total, 25 non-confidential and 15 confidential. Non confidential responses are redacted and published. The outcome of this consultation is to approve Original Proposal CMP448. Read CMP448 Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) changes . Read the full outcome Decision: Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue [PDF, 218.73KB] Consultation responses: Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448: Introducing a progression commitment fee to the Gate 2 connections queue [ZIP, 8.50MB] Original consultation Consultation description The CMP448 code modification aims to introduce a progression commitment fee to incentivise a regular self-assessment of availability for projects in the reformed connections queue, known as the Gate 2 connections queue. The attached consultation document explains why we are minded to approve the Original Proposal. The attached impact assessment provides the analysis that helped develop the CMP448 solution and includes our view on why the Original Proposal is recommended. Who should respond We would particularly welcome responses from project developers, electricity generators, National Energy System Operator (NESO), and network companies, including transmission owners (TOs) and distribution network operators (DNOs). How to respond This consultation closed on 4 November 2025. Respond email connections@ofgem.gov.uk Consultation documents Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) CMP448 consultation [PDF, 280.65KB] CMP448 Impact assessment [PDF, 1.06MB] Print this page Related links Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04+) Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn All updates 8 December 2025 details of outcome, decision document and consultation responses added. Close