Signal
Demand connections — queue discipline and credibility filters
Demand connection queues are under pressure; credibility filtering and queue reform is now a decision-grade constraint for data-centre and electrification plans.
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UK powerConnectionsNESOTime-to-powerProgramme riskFilter-bubble: 7%
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Signal snapshot
Explicit fields; nothing is defaulted or fabricated.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 06 November 2025 |
| Published (ISO) | 2025-11-06 |
| Sort key | 20251106 |
| Decision impact | 82/100 |
| Evidence confidence | 82/100 |
| Filter-bubble risk | 7% |
| Sources count | 2 |
Key points
Decision-relevant statements; inference should be labelled in the content.
- Queue congestion can crowd out viable projects; credibility and readiness evidence becomes a competitive differentiator.
- Delivery schedules should treat connection milestones as first-order critical path items, not assumptions.
- Premium decision packs should include a 'time-to-power' view with scenario ranges and evidence-backed assumptions.
Actions
Practical next steps if this Signal touches your mandate.
- Add a time-to-power scenario section to site selection and programme plans (best/base/worst with explicit evidence anchors).
- Define documentary readiness gates aligned to connection process requirements; treat missing evidence as schedule risk.
Sources and evidence
Clean links; keep publication and access dates.
Published: 06 November 2025 • Accessed: 30 December 2025
Published: 06 November 2025 • Accessed: 30 December 2025