We recognise the rationale for the current restrictions on the commissioning and construction of connections to regional substations. The GB electricity network must be constructed to certain minimum standards which ensure coherence, reliability and interoperability, under arrangements which provide long-term certainty over responsibility for maintenance. Nevertheless, we consider that there is in principle scope to accelerate grid expansion by authorising experienced third parties to build c...

We recognise the rationale for the current restrictions on the commissioning and construction of connections to regional substations. The GB electricity network must be constructed to certain minimum standards which ensure coherence, reliability and interoperability, under arrangements which provide long-term certainty over responsibility for maintenance. Nevertheless, we consider that there is in principle scope to accelerate grid expansion by authorising experienced third parties to build connections which meet approved standards. Type: conclusion | Number: 21 | Paragraph: 94 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Government agrees that it is important to build support for development by ensuring communities directly benefit. As such government is reviewing how to effectively deliver community benefits for communities living near new electricity transmission network infrastructure. Government is considering a