The Competition in Connections Code of Practice was developed through the Electricity Networks Association, in consultation with stakeholders, and approved by Ofgem.
Under the Code of Practice DNOs are required to:
The Competition in Connections Code of Practice can be found here.
Each year, we are required to provide a report to demonstrate our compliance with the Code of Practice. Any data provided, such as number of quotes issued, are for the previous regulatory year which runs from 1st April to 31st March. Any processes included are correct at the time of publication.
This year's report can be viewed here.
The supporting appendices can be viewed here.
Previous submissions can be viewed below:
Our 2022/23 Code of Practice report is now available. The table is available to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains the appendix referred to in the main document.
Our 2021/22 Code of Practice report is now available. The table is available to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains the appendix referred to in the main document.
Our 2020/21 Code of Practice report is now available. The table is available to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains the appendix referred to in the main document.
Our 2019/20 Code of Practice report is now available. The table is available to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains the appendix referred to in the main document.
Our 2018/19 Code of Practice report is now available. The table is available to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains the appendix referred to in the main document.
Our 2017/18 Code of Practice report is now available. The table is available to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains the appendix referred to in the main document.
Our 2016/17 Code of Practice report is our first full year report since implementation. A table is available at the start of the document to identify key changes from the previous year. The supporting evidence link contains
As the Code of Practice was implemented in October 2015, our report for 2015/16 is for the period October 2015 to March 2016. The supporting evidence link contains the appendices referred to in the main report.
The Competitions in Connections Code of Practice includes arrangements to make changes, so that it can evolve over time. This included the establishment of an industry panel to oversee those changes.
Competition in Connections Governance can be found here.
The Code of Practice is intended to continue to evolve under the agreed governance arrangements set in place. In the meantime NGED remain available to discuss requests from interested parties in respect of additions or changes that could continue to facilitate competition and continue to reduce the NGED input services required.
In this regard, please email nged.connectionspolicy@nationalgrid.co.uk in the first instance to request a discussion of such proposals.
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