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Grid connections for strategic demand
Proposals to clear speculative demand from the queue and prioritise capacity for data centres.
Consultation Consultation ran 11 March to 15 April 2026. Government response awaited.
What it does
The rule in brief
The government consulted on using powers taken in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 to reform how demand connections to the electricity network are managed: addressing speculative applications and prioritising future capacity for strategic demand, including data centres.
Timeline
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 11 March 2026 | Consultation opens |
| 15 April 2026 | Consultation closes |
Found automatically
1 new official document since the last review
Found on GOV.UK; the summary above was last reviewed on 27 October 2026.
- Accelerating electricity network connections for strategic demand GOV.UK New since last review
Primary sources
Read it at source
- Accelerating electricity network connections for strategic demand (consultation) Government
- Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 Statute
Cite as: InfraCompute regulatory tracker, “Grid connections for strategic demand”, checked 27 October 2026, https://www.infracompute.co.uk/tools/regulatory-tracker/uk-strategic-demand-connections.
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