Nikki Pillinger – News, Views and Projects

Articles, videos, webinars and podcasts written by or involving Nikki Pillinger,  Specialist Connections Manager at Roadnight Taylor.

Podcast: Grid News and Views #15 – Has Connections Reform really failed?

2025-12-17T11:24:37+00:0015 December, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join the team for another podcasts where they discuss the Gate 2 notifications capacity reality, the critical timelines, advancement disappointments, what's next and the confirmed Project Commitment Fee structure.

Webinar Recording: Gate 2 evidence submissions – Q&A webinar

2025-06-02T13:08:14+00:0002 June, 2025|Connectology, Connectology webinars, HOME PAGE NEWS|

With the window now open for Distribution projects and the latest ENA and network-specific guidance available, this second webinar was a further opportunity to gain insights needed for successful Gate 2 evidence submissions.

Webinar Recording: Gate 2 submissions: a practical guide

2025-05-08T11:54:23+00:0007 May, 2025|Connectology, Connectology webinars, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join over 450 people who registered - and us - for a timely webinar designed to bring clarity to the Gate 2 submission process for energy project developers and stakeholders.

Podcast: The Connectologists’® Top 10 Grid Connection Tips

2025-06-17T12:26:19+00:0009 April, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Getting your project connected to the grid is no easy feat—but what are the most essential tips to maximise success? In our latest podcast, our Connectologists® battle it out to decide the ultimate Top 10 Grid Connection Tips.

Podcast: Guest Series with Amanda Le Brocq, Sarah Jeffery and Mark Baker, NGED

2025-06-17T12:28:39+00:0026 March, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join Pete Aston and Nikki Pillinger and special guests Amanda Le Brocq (Director of Connections), Sarah Jeffery and Mark Baker (Heads of Strategic Customer Engagement) from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)

Connectologist® invited to write opinion for Utility Week on Progression Commitment Fees

2025-07-31T09:35:04+00:0027 February, 2025|Published Articles|

Nikki Pillinger was invited to write an opinion piece for Utility Week about NESO's decision to use planning permission as the best marker for project viability as evidenced in their proposal to introduce a Progression Commitment Fee.

Podcast: Grid News and Views 10

2025-06-17T12:29:12+00:0019 February, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join Connectologist® Pete Aston, Catherine Cleary, Philip Bale, and Nikki Pillinger for an in-depth discussion on the evolving UK grid landscape in our latest podcast. This episode unpacks the latest developments affecting Clean Power 2030 and how they impact grid connections, project viability, and market dynamics.

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