Supply chain / Electrical
Ofgem data centre connection reforms (GB)
A consultation by the GB regulator on commitment fees and queue milestones for data centre grid connection applications.
- Type
- Reported constraint
- Where it sits
- Queue reform affects how quickly viable data centre projects in Great Britain can secure grid capacity.
- Constraint
- Ofgem says non-viable projects in the connections queue are the problem being addressed; the measures are proposals, and the consultation closed on 17 September 2026 (Ofgem).
What we checked
- Ofgem published the proposals on 29 July 2026, and the consultation closed on 17 September 2026. (source)
- The proposals include a non-refundable commitment fee and milestones covering a credible end user, long-lead electrical equipment and financial and technical capability. (source)
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