Ofgem Proposes Fees for Datacentre Grid Connections to Reduce Delays

The energy regulator Ofgem plans to introduce upfront fees or financial guarantees like letters of credit and bonds for datacentre projects connecting to Britain's power grid. This move aims to address the growing backlog in electricity connections by discouraging speculative projects that slow down the queue, which also affects critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and housing developments.