Phase 2 Workstream

Continuing industry collaboration to improve connections outcomes

Phase 2 continues the Connections Reform Initiative’s (CRI) commitment to collaborative problem-solving. Each workstream brings together industry participants, technical experts and Network Service Providers (NSPs) to identify practical solutions to priority issues affecting the connections process.

The workstreams are guided by direction set by the Leadership Group:

Stay focused on vision

The CRI vision should remain centred on improving the connections experience. Phase 2 has been designed to increase flexibility, adaptability and delivery speed while preserving the collaborative spirit that has been central to the initiative's success.

Deliver benefits sooner

There is an urgent need to increase the number of projects that can efficiently progress through the connections process to support delivery of the renewable generation required under the Integrated System Plan (ISP) and government energy-transition targets.

Phase 2 prioritises reforms that can deliver tangible benefits in the near term. Workstreams have been designed to deliver outcomes in stages, allowing improvements to be implemented progressively while additional opportunities are explored and developed.

Focus on change within existing frameworks

Feedback from industry highlighted that lengthy rule change processes can delay the delivery of benefits. Phase 2 focuses on practical process improvements, guidance material, templates, tools and industry-led solutions that can be delivered more efficiently.

Current Workstreams