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Incentive on Connections Engagement

The Incentive on Connections Engagement (ICE) encourages network operators to provide high levels of service for larger connections customers. Each year we publish a detailed work plan of service improvement actions. Our ICE plans are developed together with our connections stakeholders and all our improvement actions are derived from their suggestions and feedback.

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Service improvement work plans

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Provision of information
Provision of information
We will update our connections contact guide to include regional contacts and signposts to available support and resources.
Stakeholders will have a useful guide that provides contact details for our connections and customer service teams and signposts available support and online resources.
Guide updated and published.
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Connections contact guide.

Connections contact guide.

We will update our connections contact guide to include regional contacts and signposts to available support and resources.
Connections contact guide.

Connections contact guide.

We will update our connections contact guide to include regional contacts and signposts to available support and resources.
Connections contact guide.

Connections contact guide.

We will update our connections contact guide to include regional contacts and signposts to available support and resources.
Heat maps
Refresh the data on our generation and demand heat maps on a monthly basis
Up-to-date generation and demand availability heat map data
% of heat map updates performed on a monthly basis
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Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Heat maps

Heat maps

We said we would refresh the data on our generation and demand availability heat maps every month.
Access to network information
We will develop a new process to provide customers who request it with access to more detailed network information.
Customers will have access to more detailed network information and asset records to support and inform their own design activity.
New process implemented
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Access to network information

Access to network information

We will provide customers with access to detailed network information
Access to network information

Access to network information

We will provide customers with access to detailed network information
Access to mains records
We will hold a workshop for connections customers on how to access Northern Powergrid’s mains records.
Customers will understand how to access Northern Powergrid’s mains records.
Workshop held.
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Accessing network records workshop

Accessing network records workshop

We ran workshops for customers to help them better understand how they could access our network records.
Accessing network records workshop

Accessing network records workshop

We ran workshops for customers to help them better understand how they could access our network records.
Heat map data
We will publish data on transmission constraints and mod apps on our heat maps
Stakeholders will be better informed and have access to more timely and accurate data.
Data published as part of the detailed datasheets that accompany our heat maps.
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Additional heat map data

Additional heat map data

We will publish data on transmission constraints and mod apps on our heat maps.
Additional heat map data

Additional heat map data

We will publish data on transmission constraints and mod apps on our heat maps.
EV connections guidance
We will update our guidance for stakeholders seeking EV connections.
Stakeholders seeking connections for EV charging infrastructure will be better informed about our rules and processes.
Guidance updated and published. Webpage updated.
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EV connections guidance

EV connections guidance

Stakeholders seeking connections for EV charging infrastructure will be better informed about our rules and processes, and in particular the circumstances by which they can 'connect and notify' and when to make an application that could incur a connection offer expense.
EV connections guidance

EV connections guidance

Stakeholders seeking connections for EV charging infrastructure will be better informed about our rules and processes, and in particular the circumstances by which they can 'connect and notify' and when to make an application that could incur a connection offer expense.
Digital communications
We will trial recording the content of our connections forums and workshops and posting it to the web.
Customers will be able to view content from Northern Powergrid connections events at a time that suits them.
Two connections forums recorded and posted to web by Q2, 2017.
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Utilising new channels for engagement

Utilising new channels for engagement

We filmed the presentations made our connections events so that customers who were unable to attend could watch at a time that suits them and still benefit from the information shared.
Utilising new channels for engagement

Utilising new channels for engagement

We filmed the presentations made our connections events so that customers who were unable to attend could watch at a time that suits them and still benefit from the information shared.
Connections case studies
We will produce case studies on different HV and EHV connections projects to help customers understand the likely cost and resources required to deliver a specific job
Better understanding of what is required to deliver different types of HV and EHV connections
Case studies available to customers
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Connections case studies

Connections case studies

We said we would produce case studies on different types of HV and EHV connections.
Connections case studies

Connections case studies

We said we would produce case studies on different types of HV and EHV connections.
Provision of information
We will update our unmetered connections guide.
Stakeholders will be better informed about the unmetered connections process, know what to expect and in what timescale and know how to contact us should they need to.
Guide updated and published.
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Unmetered connections guide.

Unmetered connections guide.

We updated our guidance for customers seeking unmetered connections.
Unmetered connections guide.

Unmetered connections guide.

We updated our guidance for customers seeking unmetered connections.
Unmetered connections guide.

Unmetered connections guide.

We updated our guidance for customers seeking unmetered connections.
Connections contact guide
We will produce a new guide for customers with contact details for our connections team.
Customers will have access to a useful guide that tells them who to contact about new connections.
Develop and publish guide.
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Connections contacts guide

Connections contacts guide

We produced a new guide for customers with contact details for our connections engineers.
Connections contacts guide

Connections contacts guide

We produced a new guide for customers with contact details for our connections engineers.
Implementaton of contract milestones
We will produce a simple guide to the implementation of new contract milestones.
Customers will have a guide that explains the new milestones being implemented in Northern Powergrid connections contracts.
Guide produced and published on web.
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Understanding contract milestones

Understanding contract milestones

We developed a simple guide to the implementation of new contract milestones for customers.
Understanding contract milestones

Understanding contract milestones

We developed a simple guide to the implementation of new contract milestones for customers.
Contracted capacity register
We will refresh the data on our contracted capacity register on a monthly basis
Up-to-date generation contracted capacity data
% of monthly updates achieved
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Contracted capacity register

Contracted capacity register

We said we would update our contracted capacity register on a monthly basis.
Contracted capacity register

Contracted capacity register

We said we would update our contracted capacity register on a monthly basis.
Understanding technical terminology
We will develop a jargon buster to help customers understand the technical terminology used in connections
Better understanding of the industry and technical terminology used in connections
Jargon buster available to customers on our website
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Understanding connections jargon

Understanding connections jargon

We said we would develop an online jargon buster to help customer understand technical terms and acronyms used in connections.
Understanding connections jargon

Understanding connections jargon

We said we would develop an online jargon buster to help customer understand technical terms and acronyms used in connections.
Provision of information
We will provide training and tutorials on how to use our network availability heat maps and AutoDesign tool.
Stakeholders will be better informed about how to access, use and interpret the data available via these online tools and resources.
Minimum of four training sessions/tutorials held in the ICE plan year.
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Training and tutorials

Training and tutorials

We delivered training and developed tutorials on help stakeholders understand how to use our network availability heat maps and AutoDesign and the information that's available through these tools.
Training and tutorials

Training and tutorials

We delivered training and developed tutorials on help stakeholders understand how to use our network availability heat maps and AutoDesign and the information that's available through these tools.
Timescales for protection settings
We will conduct a formal business process review on the provision of protection setting information to our customers, with a view to developing service solutions that close any performance gaps identified.
Implementation of a revised process to provide customers with protection setting information in a more timely manner following the acceptance of a connection offer.
Formal business review completed and revised process implemented where necessary.
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Timescales for protection settings

Timescales for protection settings

We developed a new process to ensure we could provide customers with fault level and protection setting data in a more timely manner.
Timescales for protection settings

Timescales for protection settings

We developed a new process to ensure we could provide customers with fault level and protection setting data in a more timely manner.
DG connections guide
We will work with the ENA to update the DG connections guide and incorporate new technologies like storage and export limiting devices.
Customers will have more accurate and up-to-date information on the requirements for connection of distributed energy resources.
Completion of a revised ENA DG connection guide.
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DG Connections Guides

DG Connections Guides

We worked with the ENA to update its DG connections guides and to incorporate new technologies like storage and export limiting devices.
DG Connections Guides

DG Connections Guides

We worked with the ENA to update its DG connections guides and to incorporate new technologies like storage and export limiting devices.
DG owner operator forum
We will hold a DG owner operator forum each quarter.
DG customers will have a forum to discuss operational issues and obtain accurate and up-to-date outage information, enabling them to plan more efficiently and strategically.
Four DG owners operator forums held during 2018/19.
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DG owner operator forum

DG owner operator forum

We will hold a quarterly operational forum for our generation customers.
DG owner operator forum

DG owner operator forum

We will hold a quarterly operational forum for our generation customers.
DG owner operator forum

DG owner operator forum

We will hold a quarterly operational forum for our generation customers.
DG owner operator forum

DG owner operator forum

We will hold a quarterly operational forum for our generation customers.
DG owner operator forum

DG owner operator forum

We will hold a quarterly operational forum for our generation customers.
New Electric Vehicle (EV) connections guide
We will develop and publish a new EV connections guide. We will also review the EV information currently available on our website and make updates and improvements if required.
Stakeholders will have a useful guide on how to apply for different types of EV connections and access to better online information.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements. Develop and publish a new EV connections guide. Review the information on our website and make improvements if required. Add an EV connections FAQ section to our website.
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Electric Vehicle (EV) connections guide

Electric Vehicle (EV) connections guide

We developed and published a new EV connections guide. We made improvements to the EV-related information available on our website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) connections guide

Electric Vehicle (EV) connections guide

We developed and published a new EV connections guide. We made improvements to the EV-related information available on our website.
Provision of information
We will develop an end-to-end connections process guide for major works customers.
Stakeholders will be better informed about the connections process, what to expect and in what timescale and know how to contact us should they need to.
Guide developed and published.
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End-to-end connections process guide.

End-to-end connections process guide.

We developed an end-to-end connections process guide for major works customers.
End-to-end connections process guide.

End-to-end connections process guide.

We developed an end-to-end connections process guide for major works customers.
Engaging with customers with poor power factor
We will engage customers with poor power factor and offer advice on how they can reduce their losses and in turn their electricity costs.
Stakeholders will be better informed about losses and how to reduce their electricity consumption and therefore costs
Identify customers with poor power factor. Briefings held at our engagement events in Q4 2019. Develop and publish an information guide.
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Engaging with customers with poor power factor

Engaging with customers with poor power factor

We identified customers with poor power factor and offered advice on how they can reduce their losses and in turn their electricity costs.
Engaging with customers with poor power factor

Engaging with customers with poor power factor

We identified customers with poor power factor and offered advice on how they can reduce their losses and in turn their electricity costs.
Provision of information
We will make changes to our Get Connected homepage to improve the functionality and usability for customers.
Stakeholders will find it easier to locate and access connections information and services online.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their experience and requirements. Website changes implemented.
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Get Connected webpage

Get Connected webpage

We made changes to our get connected homepage to improve the functionality and usability for customers.
Get Connected webpage

Get Connected webpage

We made changes to our get connected homepage to improve the functionality and usability for customers.
Guide for Local Authorities and LEPs
We will produce a guide aimed at Local Authorities and LEPs which signposts the support and tools we make available
Stakeholders will have a useful reference that signposts the help, support and online tools we make available to those seeking a new connection to our network.
New guide developed and published. Guide issued to all Local Authorities and LEPs in our region.
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Guide for Local Authorities and LEPs

Guide for Local Authorities and LEPs

We produced a guide aimed at Local Authorities and LEPs which signposts the support and tools we make available.
Guide for Local Authorities and LEPs

Guide for Local Authorities and LEPs

We produced a guide aimed at Local Authorities and LEPs which signposts the support and tools we make available.
Training for heat map users
We will deliver training on our network availability heat maps for users.
Stakeholders will be better informed about how to use our heat maps and the network information available. They will also have opportunities to provide feedback to help inform any future developments.
Deliver a heat map training webinar. Create a ‘how to’ guide for heat map users.
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Heat map training

Heat map training

We delivered training on our network availability heat maps for users.
Heat map training

Heat map training

We delivered training on our network availability heat maps for users.
Contracted capacity register
We will create a new contracted capacity register webpage that features an archive of previous registers in excel and pdf format
Customers will have access to historical information in the formats they require.
Webpage live and information available.
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Contracted capacity register webpage

Contracted capacity register webpage

Following feedback we created a new contracted capacity register webpage that features an archive of previous registers in both Excel and PDF formats.
Contracted capacity register webpage

Contracted capacity register webpage

Following feedback we created a new contracted capacity register webpage that features an archive of previous registers in both Excel and PDF formats.
Stakeholder updates
We will ensure customers are kept informed of the progress of our ICE work plan actions with regular stakeholder updates and by developing the ICE section of our website
Better information available for our customers
Web page usage and stakeholder surveys
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Stakeholder updates

Stakeholder updates

We said we would ensure our connections stakeholders were kept informed of the service improvements we are making.
Stakeholder updates

Stakeholder updates

We said we would ensure our connections stakeholders were kept informed of the service improvements we are making.
Social media
We will trial social media ‘Ask the Expert’ Q&A sessions on topics identfed by our connections customers
Customers will have access to Northern Powergrid subject experts and will be able to pose questions and receive answers in real-time.
Four social media Q&A sessions held, one per quarter.
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Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

We made our experts more accessible by running Q&A sessions on social media.
Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

We made our experts more accessible by running Q&A sessions on social media.
Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

We made our experts more accessible by running Q&A sessions on social media.
Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

Social media 'Ask the Expert' Q&A's

We made our experts more accessible by running Q&A sessions on social media.
SafeDig
We will inform stakeholders about the launch of our new SafeDig webpage and provide briefings and training for users.
Stakeholders will be better informed about our new SafeDig system and its benefits and have access to an automated and more user-friendly system.
Issue a communication to SafeDig users regarding the launch of the new webpage. Hold briefings at our Connections Customer Forums and ICP Seminars. Hold a ‘how to’ training session on the new SafeDig system.
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SafeDig

SafeDig

We informed stakeholders about the launch of our new SafeDig service and provided briefings and training for users.
SafeDig

SafeDig

We informed stakeholders about the launch of our new SafeDig service and provided briefings and training for users.
Provision of information on wayleaves
We will publish quarterly wayleaves and easements performance statistics
Better visibility on the time taken for Northern Powergrid to obtain wayleaves and easements
Publication of quarterly performance statistics
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Provision of information on wayleaves

Provision of information on wayleaves

We said we would publish wayleaves and easements performance data every quarter.
Provision of information on wayleaves

Provision of information on wayleaves

We said we would publish wayleaves and easements performance data every quarter.
Provision of information on wayleaves

Provision of information on wayleaves

We said we would publish wayleaves and easements performance data every quarter.
Provision of information on wayleaves

Provision of information on wayleaves

We said we would publish wayleaves and easements performance data every quarter.
Providing timely and accurate information for generators on planned outages
We will develop and run a trial with generators to provide more timely and accurate information on planned outages.
Stakeholders will be better informed about network constraints and any planned outages affecting their assets.
Trial participants identified. Trial developed and implemented. Next steps agreed with stakeholders
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Providing timely and accurate information for generators on planned outages

Providing timely and accurate information for generators on planned outages

We will develop and run a trial with generators to provide more timely and accurate information on planned outages.
Providing timely and accurate information for generators on planned outages

Providing timely and accurate information for generators on planned outages

We will develop and run a trial with generators to provide more timely and accurate information on planned outages.
Network information
We will develop a new process to provide customers who request it with access to network information in KMZ and GIS formats.
Customers will have better access and the ability to work with our network data.
New process implemented.
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Network information

Network information

We will provide our network data in KMZ and GIS formats for customers who request it.
Network information

Network information

We will provide our network data in KMZ and GIS formats for customers who request it.
Network data sources
We will publish information on different network data sources and platforms we make available, including how to access them.
Stakeholders will know what data is available, in what format and how to access it.
New webpage developed and published.
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Network data sources

Network data sources

We will publish information on different network data sources and platforms we make available, including how to access them.
Network data sources

Network data sources

We will publish information on different network data sources and platforms we make available, including how to access them.
Network data requests
We will formalise a process whereby stakeholders can request network data and information.
Stakeholders will receive a more timely and efficient response to requests for data to help them perform their own upfront assessments.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their experience and expectations. New process developed and published.
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Network data requests

Network data requests

We will formalise a process whereby stakeholders can request network data and information.
Network data requests

Network data requests

We will formalise a process whereby stakeholders can request network data and information.
Known network constraints
We will publish details of any known constraints on the transmission and distribution networks on our network availability heat maps.
Stakeholders will have better visibility and be able to make more informed choices about how, where and when to connect.
Information published and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
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Known network constraints

Known network constraints

We will publish details of any known constraints on the transmission and distribution networks on our network availability heat maps.
Known network constraints

Known network constraints

We will publish details of any known constraints on the transmission and distribution networks on our network availability heat maps.
Improving our application and delivery process
Converting budget estimates into firm quotations
We will improve how we issue budget estimates to make it quicker and easier for customers to proceed to a firm quotation
Making it quicker and easier for customers to proceed from estimate to a firm quotation
Implementation of a new process
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Converting a budget estimate into a firm quotation

Converting a budget estimate into a firm quotation

We said we would improve how we issue budget estimates to make it quicker and easier to proceed to a firm quotation
Converting a budget estimate into a firm quotation

Converting a budget estimate into a firm quotation

We said we would improve how we issue budget estimates to make it quicker and easier to proceed to a firm quotation
Converting a budget estimate into a firm quotation

Converting a budget estimate into a firm quotation

We said we would improve how we issue budget estimates to make it quicker and easier to proceed to a firm quotation
Multi-optioneering application service
We will create a new page on our website that promotes our multi-optioneering service and explains the process to customers.
Customers will be made aware of the multi-optioneering service available to them and given a better understanding of the process and how to access it.
New web page available online.
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Multi-optioneering design service

Multi-optioneering design service

We created a new page on our website to promote the multiple application optioneering service we offer.
Multi-optioneering design service

Multi-optioneering design service

We created a new page on our website to promote the multiple application optioneering service we offer.
Stakeholders will be better informed and find it quicker and easier to make applications for different types of LCTs.
We will make changes to our online application process to make it easier to apply to install different types of LCTs.
Stakeholders will be better informed and find it quicker and easier to make applications for different types of LCTs.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their experience and requirements. Make improvements to our online application process as required.
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Connections process for Low Carbon Technologies

Connections process for Low Carbon Technologies

We will make changes to our online application process to make it easier to apply to install different types of Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs).
Connections process for Low Carbon Technologies

Connections process for Low Carbon Technologies

We will make changes to our online application process to make it easier to apply to install different types of Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs).
Developing our budget estimating tool
We will engage with stakeholders and seek feedback to develop our budget estimating tool.
Stakeholders will have opportunities to contribute to the continued development of our budget estimating tool and to help inform future use cases and the tool’s functionality.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements. Feedback used to help inform future use cases and development of the tool.
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Developing our budget estimating tool

Developing our budget estimating tool

We engaged with stakeholders and seek feedback to develop our budget estimating tool
Developing our budget estimating tool

Developing our budget estimating tool

We engaged with stakeholders and seek feedback to develop our budget estimating tool
Find my MPAN online service
We will benchmark our fnd my MPAN online service against other DNOs and make improvements as required.
Customers will be able to locate MPANs more quickly and will have more accurate information.
System benchmarked and improvements made if necessary.
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Who's my supplier?

Who's my supplier?

Following feedback we benchmarked our online 'who's my supplier?' service against other DNOs offerings.
Who's my supplier?

Who's my supplier?

Following feedback we benchmarked our online 'who's my supplier?' service against other DNOs offerings.
Updates on our connections offers
We will provide customers with an update on the progress of their connection quotation midway through its preparation, where a 65-day guaranteed standard applies.
Customers will be better informed on the status and timescales of their expected offer.
Feedback being delivered.
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Updates on the status of connections offers

Updates on the status of connections offers

We now provide customers with an update on the progress of their quotation mid-way through its preparation where a 65-day guaranteed standard applies.
Connection offer expiry dates
We will include the actual date on which the offer expires in each quotation we issue.
Customers will have firm confirmation of the date their quotations expire.
All new quotations will include the expiry date of the offer.
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Connection offer expiry dates

Connection offer expiry dates

We now provide the exact date when the offer will expire on every new quotation we issue.
Connection offer expiry dates

Connection offer expiry dates

We now provide the exact date when the offer will expire on every new quotation we issue.
Contact information for connection engineers
We will create a new web page where customers can find the contact details for our regional connections engineers.
Customers will be able to access the contact details of our connections engineers quickly and easily.
New web page created and published on our website.
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Contact information for our connections engineers

Contact information for our connections engineers

We published contact details for our regional connections engineers on our website so that customers could access them more easily.
Contact information for our connections engineers

Contact information for our connections engineers

We published contact details for our regional connections engineers on our website so that customers could access them more easily.
Distributed generation connectons
We will create a quick cost calculator for generation connection applications and make it available on our website
Customers will be able to obtain an upfront, indicative cost for their generation connection.
Generation calculator available online.
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Distributed generation quick cost calculator

Distributed generation quick cost calculator

We developed a quick cost calculator for generation connection applications and made it available on our website.
Distributed generation quick cost calculator

Distributed generation quick cost calculator

We developed a quick cost calculator for generation connection applications and made it available on our website.
EHV quotations
We will add a front page summary to EHV quotations.
Customers will be able to see all key information contained in their offer at a glance.
Summary front page added to all EHV quotations.
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EHV quotations

EHV quotations

Following feedback we added a summary front page featuring key information presented in the offer to all our EHV quotations.
EHV quotations

EHV quotations

Following feedback we added a summary front page featuring key information presented in the offer to all our EHV quotations.
Applying for a temporary site supply
We will implement changes to our application process that make it easier for customers to apply for a separate temporary site supply
Making it easier to apply for a temporary site connection
% of temporary connections applied for using the new process
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Temporary site supply

Temporary site supply

We said we would make it easier for customers to apply for a temporary site connection.
Temporary site supply

Temporary site supply

We said we would make it easier for customers to apply for a temporary site connection.
Temporary site supply

Temporary site supply

We said we would make it easier for customers to apply for a temporary site connection.
Storage applications
We will modify the G59 application form on our website to include an option to connect energy storage.
Customers will have a quick and easy method of applying for an energy storage connecton online.
G59 form modified and new option available, number of applications made using the new process.
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G59 storage applications

G59 storage applications

We modified our online G59 application form to include an option to connect energy storage.
G59 storage applications

G59 storage applications

We modified our online G59 application form to include an option to connect energy storage.
ICP design approvals
We will review of our ICP design approval process and make any necessary changes to ensure we can provide clearer and more timely responses to ICP submissions
Clear and timely approval of ICP design submissions
% reduction in approval time under new process
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ICP design approvals

ICP design approvals

We reviewed our design approvals process for Independent Connections Providers.
ICP design approvals

ICP design approvals

We reviewed our design approvals process for Independent Connections Providers.
Transmission/Distribution (T/D) interface
We will support the national working party on transmission processes and adopt best practice process outcomes
Improved communication on transmission issues and support for customers through the process
Progress communicated, new processes and policies implemented
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T/D interface

T/D interface

We said we would support the national working party on transmission processes and adopt any best practice process outcomes or recommendations
T/D interface

T/D interface

We said we would support the national working party on transmission processes and adopt any best practice process outcomes or recommendations
ICP quotations
We will implement a new process whereby ICPs will benefit from faster quotes for sites where we have already issued a quotation
Quicker quotations
% reduction in time to quote under new process
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ICP quotations

ICP quotations

We said we would implement a new process so that ICPs receive quotes quicker for sites where a quotation has already been issued.
ICP quotations

ICP quotations

We said we would implement a new process so that ICPs receive quotes quicker for sites where a quotation has already been issued.
Streamlining our application process
We will work with customers who make multiple, repeat applications to streamline our applications process.
Customers who submit multiple, repeat applications on behalf of themselves or a third party will find it quicker and easier to make new connections applications.
New process developed and implemented. Customers who are potentially affected identified and notified.
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Streamlining our application process

Streamlining our application process

We will work with customers who make multiple, repeat applications to streamline our applications process.
Streamlining our application process

Streamlining our application process

We will work with customers who make multiple, repeat applications to streamline our applications process.
Improved customer communications
We will include a description of the connection project as well as the enquiry reference, at the beginning of all our customer correspondences.
Customers with multiple connections will be able to identify the project we are referring to quickly and easily.
Customer correspondence reviewed and new standards applied.
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Improved customer communications

Improved customer communications

We will include a description of the connection project as well as the enquiry reference at the beginning of all our customer correspondences.
Improved customer communications

Improved customer communications

We will include a description of the connection project as well as the enquiry reference at the beginning of all our customer correspondences.
Improved customer communications

Improved customer communications

We will include a description of the connection project as well as the enquiry reference at the beginning of all our customer correspondences.
ICP design approvals
We will publish approved standard templates for 11kV, 20kV and 33kV connections for use by ICPs in their designs
Quicker approval of schemes designed by ICPs
% of ICPs using new standard templates
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Standard design templates for ICPs

Standard design templates for ICPs

We said we publish approved standard design templates for use by ICPs in their designs.
Standard design templates for ICPs

Standard design templates for ICPs

We said we publish approved standard design templates for use by ICPs in their designs.
Self-service budget tool
We will mobilise a project to build a self-service budget tool and keep our customers informed and involved.
Customers will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to the development of a new tool.
Project mobilised and customers engaged.
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Self-service LV budget estimating tool

Self-service LV budget estimating tool

We will develop a self-service LV budget tool with input from our customers.
Self-service LV budget estimating tool

Self-service LV budget estimating tool

We will develop a self-service LV budget tool with input from our customers.
Re-connection of knocked down street lighting
We will run a pilot with a Local Authority to reconnect knocked down streetlighting within 10 working days from receipt of notification that the new column has been erected. Post-pilot, we will consider how to roll this out to other Local Authorities in our region
Faster reconnection of knocked down street lighting and a better service delivered to Local Authorities and members of the public
% decrease in working days taken to reconnect knocked down street lighting
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Public street lighting

Public street lighting

We said we would run a pilot with a Local Authority to reconnect knocked down street lights within a target of 10-working days.
Public street lighting

Public street lighting

We said we would run a pilot with a Local Authority to reconnect knocked down street lights within a target of 10-working days.
Pre-application surgeries for planners and developers
We will offer free pre-application surgeries for developers, Local Authority planners and consultants to help them identify the optimum and most costeffective connections solutions.
Stakeholders considering new builds and significant developments will be able to access local, specialist knowledge and advice. We will work together to identify the most viable and cost-effective connections solution
Notify all Local Authorities and LEPs in our region about the new service we are making available to them. Identify developers and consultants active in our region and ensure they are also aware of the service we can offer.
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Pre-application surgeries for planners and developers

Pre-application surgeries for planners and developers

We will offer free pre-application surgeries for developers, Local Authority planners and consultants to help them identify the optimum and most cost-effective connections solutions.
Pre-application surgeries for planners and developers

Pre-application surgeries for planners and developers

We will offer free pre-application surgeries for developers, Local Authority planners and consultants to help them identify the optimum and most cost-effective connections solutions.
LV budget estimating tool
We will develop and deploy a new LV self-serve budget estimating tool.
Users will have access to a new automated tool that will allow them to self-serve and generate their own LV budget estimates.
New tool developed and deployed.
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New LV budget estimating tool

New LV budget estimating tool

We engaged with stakeholders to develop and deploy our new LV self-serve budget estimating tool which we called AutoDesign.
New LV budget estimating tool

New LV budget estimating tool

We engaged with stakeholders to develop and deploy our new LV self-serve budget estimating tool which we called AutoDesign.
Network constraints
We will ensure stakeholders with proposed or existing connections affected by known constraints on the transmission and distribution networks will receive better and more timely communication.
Stakeholders will be better informed about the likely impact on their project’s timescales and cost and be able to engage with us on this important issue.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their expectations and requirements. Review our processes and make necessary changes.
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Network constraints

Network constraints

We will review our current process and make improvements as necessary, to ensure any stakeholders with proposed or existing connections affected by known constraints on the transmission and distribution networks will receive better and more timely communication.
Network constraints

Network constraints

We will review our current process and make improvements as necessary, to ensure any stakeholders with proposed or existing connections affected by known constraints on the transmission and distribution networks will receive better and more timely communication.
Improving our application and delivery processes
We will provide information on different types of connections including G98/99 and flexible arrangements and on the connection charging regulations.
Stakeholders will be better informed about the different types of connections available, how to apply and the implications of accepting different types of offers. They will have a better understanding of the connections charging regulations.
Guidance developed and published.
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Information on different types of connections

Information on different types of connections

We will provide information on different types of connections, including G98/99 and flexible arrangements and on the connections charges regulations.
Information on different types of connections

Information on different types of connections

We will provide information on different types of connections, including G98/99 and flexible arrangements and on the connections charges regulations.
Improving our communication and engagement
Connections surgeries
We will engage with stakeholders to understand what we could do to improve their connections surgery experience.
Stakeholders will have the opportunity to give feedback and help shape our proposition.
Engage with stakeholders to seek their feedback. Review how we promote and deliver our surgeries and make improvements if necessary. Trial 'virtual' surgeries. Introduce a new process to survey satisfaction of stakeholders attending our surgeries.
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Connections surgeries

Connections surgeries

We engaged with stakeholders to understand how we could improve their connections surgery experience.
Connections surgeries

Connections surgeries

We engaged with stakeholders to understand how we could improve their connections surgery experience.
Connections surgeries

Connections surgeries

We engaged with stakeholders to understand how we could improve their connections surgery experience.
Connections 101 sessions
We will host 'connections 101' sessions to introduce stakeholders to our connections business.
Stakeholders will receive a comprehensive introduction and overview to our end-to-end connections process and understand our role and responsibilities and a network operator and connections provider.
Minimum of two 'connections 101' engagement sessions held.
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Connections 101 sessions

Connections 101 sessions

We will host 'connections 101' sessions to introduce stakeholders to our connections business. The sessions will be aimed at stakeholders who are new or unfamiliar with our policies and practices and will explain the end-to-end process and what stakeholders can expect.
Connections 101 sessions

Connections 101 sessions

We will host 'connections 101' sessions to introduce stakeholders to our connections business. The sessions will be aimed at stakeholders who are new or unfamiliar with our policies and practices and will explain the end-to-end process and what stakeholders can expect.
Engaging with connections stakeholders
We will work with stakeholders to develop and agree our connections engagement strategy to ensure it meets their needs.
Stakeholders will have the opportunity to inform and shape our future engagement strategy. They will clearly understand how their feedback drives change in our business and helps us to improve the connections service we provide.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their expectations and requirements. Review our current strategy, learning from best practice and successful initiatives and activities.
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Engaging with connections stakeholders

Engaging with connections stakeholders

We will work with stakeholders to develop and agree our connections engagement strategy to ensure it meets their needs.
Engaging with connections stakeholders

Engaging with connections stakeholders

We will work with stakeholders to develop and agree our connections engagement strategy to ensure it meets their needs.
Customers who connect through a third party
We will engage with stakeholders who use a contractor to procure multiple connections and seek feedback from those stakeholders on our service.
Customers who use a contractor to procure multiple connections on their behalf will have the opportunity to give feedback and help shape our service improvement plans.
Identify customers who use a third party to procure their connections. Contact identified customers to seek feedback on our service
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Customers who connect through a third party.

Customers who connect through a third party.

We identified customers who procure connections via a third party and contacted them to seek feedback on our service.
Customers who connect through a third party.

Customers who connect through a third party.

We identified customers who procure connections via a third party and contacted them to seek feedback on our service.
Hard to reach connections stakeholders
We will hold dedicated engagements for hard to reach stakeholders with specific connection needs including NFU members, Community Energy groups and off-grid customers.
Stakeholders will be better informed about our connections processes and can engage with our experts. We will be able to better understand their specific needs and help them get connected in a quicker and more efficient way.
Two dedicated stakeholder engagement sessions delivered in 2018/19.
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Hard to reach stakeholders

Hard to reach stakeholders

We will hold dedicated engagement sessions for 'hard to reach' stakeholders and customers with specific connections needs.
Hard to reach stakeholders

Hard to reach stakeholders

We will hold dedicated engagement sessions for 'hard to reach' stakeholders and customers with specific connections needs.
Connections workshops
We will hold targeted workshops on emerging connections topics suggested by our customers.
Customers will be able to shape our workshop programme and gain access to Northern Powergrid subject experts.
Four targeted workshops held, one per quarter.
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Targeted workshops

Targeted workshops

We held four targeted workshops on emerging connections topics suggested by our customers.
Targeted workshops

Targeted workshops

We held four targeted workshops on emerging connections topics suggested by our customers.
Targeted workshops

Targeted workshops

We held four targeted workshops on emerging connections topics suggested by our customers.
Targeted workshops

Targeted workshops

We held four targeted workshops on emerging connections topics suggested by our customers.
Targeted workshops

Targeted workshops

We held four targeted workshops on emerging connections topics suggested by our customers.
IDNO engagement
We will host a connections forum for Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs)
IDNO stakeholders will have a forum to engage with us on the issues that are important to them and their customers.
Deliver a IDNO connections forum in the 2020/21 ICE plan year
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IDNO connections forum

IDNO connections forum

We hosted a forum for Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs)
IDNO connections forum

IDNO connections forum

We hosted a forum for Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs)
Support for Community Energy groups and stakeholders
We will provide support for Community Energy groups and stakeholders seeking a new connection to our network.
Community Energy groups and stakeholders will have access to specialist advice and will be better supported when seeking a new connection to our network.
Create a dedicated CE section on our website. Provide information on available technical support and advice and free online tools. Create a connections FAQ factsheet. Minimum of two engagement sessions held in the year.
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Support for Community Energy groups and stakeholders

Support for Community Energy groups and stakeholders

We will provide support for Community Energy groups and stakeholders seeking a new connection to our network.
Single points of contact
We will provide single points of contact in quotation and delivery for all connections customers
Single points of contact in quotations and delivery for all customers
% of customers issued with single points of contact
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Single points of contacts for customers

Single points of contacts for customers

We said we would provide single points of contact in quotations and delivery for all our connections customers.
Single points of contacts for customers

Single points of contacts for customers

We said we would provide single points of contact in quotations and delivery for all our connections customers.
Pre-application support
We will review and formalise our pre-application support and advice proposition.
Stakeholders will receive better upfront advice and support and can explore their options before making an application.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their expectation and requirements. Review and develop our proposition, learning from best practice.
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Pre-application support

Pre-application support

We will review and formalise our pre-application support and advice proposition.
Pre-application support

Pre-application support

We will review and formalise our pre-application support and advice proposition.
More targeted communications
We will create a new web based process to enable customers to register as an interested stakeholder by connections customer type.
We will be able to deliver more targeted communications and engagement, tailored to different types of connections customers.
Web form created and published on our website.
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More targeted communications

More targeted communications

We created a simple online registration form that connections stakeholders can use to tell us more about the kind of information they want to receive from us. This information will enable us to deliver more targeted communications and engagement.
More targeted communications

More targeted communications

We created a simple online registration form that connections stakeholders can use to tell us more about the kind of information they want to receive from us. This information will enable us to deliver more targeted communications and engagement.
Improving our communication and engagement
We will host regular engagement sessions with Local Authorities to support their pipeline of connections projects and discuss their long term strategic development plans
Local Authority stakeholders will have a channel to discuss their immediate connections requirements and longer term strategic plans.
Invitations issued to all Local Authorities in our region. Minimum of four engagement sessions held.
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Local Authority engagement

Local Authority engagement

We hosted regular engagement sessions with Local Authorities to support their pipeline of connections projects and discuss their long term plans.
Local Authority engagement

Local Authority engagement

We hosted regular engagement sessions with Local Authorities to support their pipeline of connections projects and discuss their long term plans.
Local energy planning forums
We will host local energy planning forums for local government and other interested stakeholders
Stakeholders can come together to explore future priorities and any emerging challenges. They will have opportunities to shape the content of these sessions and be better informed about the help and support we provide.
Three forums delivered during the 2020/21 ICE plan year.
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Local energy planning forums

Local energy planning forums

We will host local energy planning forums for local government and other interested stakeholders.
Local energy planning forums

Local energy planning forums

We will host local energy planning forums for local government and other interested stakeholders.
Local energy planning forums

Local energy planning forums

We will host local energy planning forums for local government and other interested stakeholders.
Local government forums
We will deliver a series of connections forums aimed at Local Authorities where they can come together to discuss emerging connections issues and access specialist advice.
Local Authorities will have a forum where they can explore common approaches to emerging connections topics. They will have a better understanding of how to engage with us and have access to specialist advice and support.
Three Local Authority forums delivered in the 2019/20 ICE plan year.
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Local government forums

Local government forums

We delivered a series of forums aimed at Local Authority representatives where these stakeholders can come together to explore emerging connections topics and access advice.
Local government forums

Local government forums

We delivered a series of forums aimed at Local Authority representatives where these stakeholders can come together to explore emerging connections topics and access advice.
Local government forums

Local government forums

We delivered a series of forums aimed at Local Authority representatives where these stakeholders can come together to explore emerging connections topics and access advice.
Technical and commercial developments
Undergrounding of networks in areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB)
We will engage in a discussion with Ofgem on behalf of our stakeholders on the treatment of the costs for undergrounding of rural network in AONB.
Improved visual impact of the distribution network in AONB whilst optimising the use of the ED1 allowance to carry out such works.
Discussion held with Ofgem on whether AONB ED1 allowances can be incorporated into the provision of connections.
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Undergrounding of networks in AONB

Undergrounding of networks in AONB

We engaged in a discussion with Ofgem on behalf of our stakeholders on the treatment of costs for undergrounding of rural networks in Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB).
Undergrounding of networks in AONB

Undergrounding of networks in AONB

We engaged in a discussion with Ofgem on behalf of our stakeholders on the treatment of costs for undergrounding of rural networks in Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB).
Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme
We will establish a local working group for stakeholders involved in the ENA’s Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme
Stakeholders will have a channel to give feedback and seek clarity on the process and, if necessary, can use us as an advocate to work on their behalf and share their issues with the national working group.
Quarterly meetings held. Stakeholder updates delivered.
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Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

We will establish a local working group for stakeholders involved in the ENA’s Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.
Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

We will establish a local working group for stakeholders involved in the ENA’s Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.
Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

We will establish a local working group for stakeholders involved in the ENA’s Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.
Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.

We will establish a local working group for stakeholders involved in the ENA’s Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme.
Technical and commercial developments
We will engage with stakeholders on our Connection Offer Expenses (COE).
Stakeholders will be better informed about our COE including how, why and when they are applied..
Stakeholder updates delivered. CoE guide and webpage updated.
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Connections Offer Expenses

Connections Offer Expenses

We will engage with stakeholders on Connection Offer Expenses (COE).
Connections Offer Expenses

Connections Offer Expenses

We will engage with stakeholders on Connection Offer Expenses (COE).
We will engage with stakeholders on the electrification of heating and our role in the low carbon transition
We will engage with stakeholders on the electrification of heating and our role in the low carbon transition.
Stakeholders will be better informed about the steps we are taking to support the electrification of heating in our region.
Minimum of two engagement sessions held in the 2020/21 ICE plan year.
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Electrification of heating

Electrification of heating

We will engage with stakeholders on the electrification of heating and our role in the low carbon transition.
Electrification of heating

Electrification of heating

We will engage with stakeholders on the electrification of heating and our role in the low carbon transition.
Engaging with installers of Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs)
We will engage with installers of LCTs to understand their priorities, challenges and how we can best support them.
Stakeholders will have opportunities to provide feedback on our connections process and how we can best support them. We will signpost available support and free online tools that can help them when seeking a connection to our network
Stakeholders identified and feedback sought. Minimum of two engagement sessions held in the 2020/21 ICE plan year.
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Engaging with installers of Low Carbon Technologies

Engaging with installers of Low Carbon Technologies

We will engage with installers of Low Carbon Technologies to better understand their priorities, any challenges they are facing and how we can best support them.
Engaging with installers of Low Carbon Technologies

Engaging with installers of Low Carbon Technologies

We will engage with installers of Low Carbon Technologies to better understand their priorities, any challenges they are facing and how we can best support them.
We will continue to engage with stakeholders about the actions we are taking to support the roll-out of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in our region and on our role in the low carbon transition
We will continue to engage with stakeholders about the actions we are taking to support the roll-out of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in our region and on our role in the low carbon transition.
Stakeholders will will be better informed about the actions we are taking to support the electrification of transport in our region.
Minimum of two engagement sessions held in the 2020/21 ICE plan year.
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Engaging with stakeholders on the electrification of transport

Engaging with stakeholders on the electrification of transport

We will continue to engage with stakeholders about the actions we are taking to support the roll-out of Electric Vehicles in our region and on our role in the low carbon transition.
Engaging with stakeholders on the electrification of transport

Engaging with stakeholders on the electrification of transport

We will continue to engage with stakeholders about the actions we are taking to support the roll-out of Electric Vehicles in our region and on our role in the low carbon transition.
Active Network Management (ANM) and future solutions
We will continue to engage with stakeholders about our ANM strategy including how, where and when we will be deploying future flexible solutions.
Customers will be better informed about our strategy for flexible connection solutions including how, where and when we propose to roll-out those solutions.
Progress communicated.
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Active Network Management (ANM) and future roll-out

Active Network Management (ANM) and future roll-out

We will continue to engage with stakeholders on our strategy and roll-out of ANM and future solutions.
Active Network Management (ANM) and future roll-out

Active Network Management (ANM) and future roll-out

We will continue to engage with stakeholders on our strategy and roll-out of ANM and future solutions.
Assessment and design (A&D) fees
We will continue to support and actively engage in the national consultation on A&D fees and keep our customers informed of the developments. We will implement any necessary changes to our policies and processes following the outcome of the consultation
A revised approach to A&D fees
Progress reported, new policy and processes implemented
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Assessment & Design (A&D) fees

Assessment & Design (A&D) fees

We said we would We will continue to support and actively engage in the national debate on A&D fees and keep our customers informed of any developments.
Assessment & Design (A&D) fees

Assessment & Design (A&D) fees

We said we would We will continue to support and actively engage in the national debate on A&D fees and keep our customers informed of any developments.
Assessment and Design (A&D) fees
We will continue to contribute to the national debate on A&D fees and keep our customers informed of the outcomes. On conclusion of the BEIS consultaton, we will implement any changes to our existing policies or practices required and communicate these to our customers.
Customers will be kept informed on the outcome of the national A&D fees debate. We will revise our approach to A&D fees as necessary.
Progress reported and new policy and processes implemented as necessary.
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Assessment and Design (A&D) fees

Assessment and Design (A&D) fees

We continued to support and contribute to the national debate on the introduction of A&D fees and keep our customers informed of the outcomes. On conclusion of the industry-wide consultation, we implemented changes to our existing policies or practices and communicated these to our customers.
Assessment and Design (A&D) fees

Assessment and Design (A&D) fees

We continued to support and contribute to the national debate on the introduction of A&D fees and keep our customers informed of the outcomes. On conclusion of the industry-wide consultation, we implemented changes to our existing policies or practices and communicated these to our customers.
Contract milestones
We will implement standard contract milestones to clawback unused capacity after a maximum build-out period
Ability for DNOs to release unused network capacity
Build-out time limit implemented in all (100%) of Northern Powergrid contracts
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Clawback of capacity after a maximum build-out period

Clawback of capacity after a maximum build-out period

We will implement standard contract milestones regarding clawback of unused capacity after a maximum build-out period.
Clawback of capacity after a maximum build-out period

Clawback of capacity after a maximum build-out period

We will implement standard contract milestones regarding clawback of unused capacity after a maximum build-out period.
Connecting new and innovative technologies
We will run a technical workshop for stakeholders exploring all aspects of connecting storage, ANM, export limiting devices and other technical innovations
Better understanding of the technical principles involved in connecting new technologies
Workshop delivered, number of attendees and overall satisfaction scor
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Connecting innovative technologies

Connecting innovative technologies

We said we would run a technical workshop on connecting new and innovative technologies.
Connecting innovative technologies

Connecting innovative technologies

We said we would run a technical workshop on connecting new and innovative technologies.
Updates on Statement of Works process and Appendix G
We will provide updates on developments in the Statement of Works process and progress of the Appendix G trials.
Stakeholders will be better informed about how we manage new connections that are affected by the Transmission network.
Briefings held at our Connections Customer Forums and ICP Seminars.
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Updates on Statement of Works process and Appendix G

Updates on Statement of Works process and Appendix G

We will provide updates on developments in the Statement of Works process and Appendix G trials.
Updates on Statement of Works process and Appendix G

Updates on Statement of Works process and Appendix G

We will provide updates on developments in the Statement of Works process and Appendix G trials.
Constrained networks
We will agree actions with customers which best resolve their issues connecting to constrained networks for implementation in 2016/17 and 2017/18
Actions agreed to resolve constrained network issue
Necessary actions agreed with customers and improvement plan updated accordingly in Q4 of 2016/17
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Constrained networks

Constrained networks

We said we would consult with our customers to better understand their experiences of connecting to constrained networks in our region.
Constrained networks

Constrained networks

We said we would consult with our customers to better understand their experiences of connecting to constrained networks in our region.
Continued engagement on A&D fees
We will continue to engage with stakeholders about the A&D fees we charge.
Stakeholders will be better informed about the A&D fees we charge, including how we apply those charges and the information that is available to them before making a quotation application.
Two engagement sessions held.
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Continued engagement on Assessment and Design fees

Continued engagement on Assessment and Design fees

We will continue to engage with our stakeholders about the Connection Offer Expenses (A&D fees) we charge.
Continued engagement on Assessment and Design fees

Continued engagement on Assessment and Design fees

We will continue to engage with our stakeholders about the Connection Offer Expenses (A&D fees) we charge.
Contract milestones
We will implement standard contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed
Northern Powergrid standard contract milestones
Project termination milestones implemented in all (100%) of Northern Powergrid contracts
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Contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed

Contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed

We said we would implement standard contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed.
Contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed

Contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed

We said we would implement standard contract milestones for projects that fail to proceed.
Capacity clawback
We will proactively contact HV and EHV distributed generation customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity to discuss the release of unused capacity
Ability for DNOs to release unused network capacity
All (100%) of customers in the 75% range contacted
EHV
HV
M
DG
Complete
Customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity

Customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity

We said we would contact all our HV and EHV generation customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity to discuss the release of unused capacity.
Customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity

Customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity

We said we would contact all our HV and EHV generation customers utilising less than 75% of their maximum export capacity to discuss the release of unused capacity.
T/D interface
We will continue to support customers through the T/D interface and engage on their behalf in the activities of the national working parties. Where necessary, we will implement changes to our existing policies and working practices to reflect best practice recommendations.
Customers will be better informed and supported through the T/D interface.
Progress reported and new policy and processes implemented as necessary.
EHV
M
DG
Complete
Transmission/Distribution interface

Transmission/Distribution interface

We continued to support customers through the T/D interface and engaged on their behalf in the activities of the national working party tasked with looking at this. Where necessary, we made changes to our existing policies and practices to reflect best practice.
Transmission/Distribution interface

Transmission/Distribution interface

We continued to support customers through the T/D interface and engaged on their behalf in the activities of the national working party tasked with looking at this. Where necessary, we made changes to our existing policies and practices to reflect best practice.