pab meeting 135 douglas alexander 26 april 2012. apologies douglas alexander 26 april 2012
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BackgroundThis CP was raised by ELEXON and proposes a number of changes to provide further clarification and/or resolve operational issues related to Unmetered Supplies (UMS) registered in the Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS).
What is the issue?New equipment and processes have come into the UMS arena and the relevant BSCPs need to be changed to accurately reflect this.
CP1368
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These changes have been directed by the SVG to ensure that new equipment and processes are defined/carried out under the BSC.
CP1368 was issued for participant Impact Assessment via CPC00709. We received seven responses all of which agreed with the changes.
One respondent suggested some additional changes but has agreed to seek guidance from the UMSUG.
Solution and consultation
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Impacts and costs
Market Participant Cost/Impact Implementation time needed
ELEXON (Implementation)
£360 1.5 man days
DC/DAs £0 / minimal impact 0 calendar days
LDSO, DNO Costs ranged from no costs to administrative costs <£1000 / No adverse impacts
0 – 180 calendar days
Supplier £0 / no impact 30 - 60 calendar days
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The PAB is invited to:
• ENDORSE the proposed amendments to BSCP520;
• ENDORSE CP1368 for implementation on 29 November 2012, as part of the November 2012 Release.
Recommendations
135/05Risk Evaluation
Methodology 2013/2014 – Post Industry
ConsultationMelinda Anderson
26 April 2012
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PAB endorsed the 2013/2014 issue of the Risk Evaluation Methodology (REM) for industry consultation on 23 January 2012.
The consultation was issued on 24 February 2012.
We received six responses from BSC Parties by 6 March 2012 which represented views from:• Suppliers (NHH & HH);• Party Agents (NHH & HH); and• Distributors.
REM Consultation
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Consultation responses
Question Participant Response
Question 1 Do you agree with the proposed methodology? 100% agreed with the proposed methodology
Question 2 For each area where you disagree, please provide an alternative methodology.
N/A
Question 3 Do you agree with the current Settlement Risks Threshold?
One respondent did not agree with the current Settlement Risks Threshold
Question 4 Please provide any additional comments you may have on the content of the REM
No further comments were provided
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The PAB is invited to:
• NOTE the responses received from industry consultation;
• APPROVE the Risk Evaluation Methodology; and
• AGREE that the Risk Evaluation Methodology is published on the ELEXON website.
Recommendations
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Smart Metering: Consultations & Updates
DCC Licence
DCC Licence Application Regulations
Privacy & Data Access
Consumer Engagement Strategy
Smart Energy Code
1 Jun
15 Ma
y
1 Jun
1 Jun
1 Jun
Updated Impact
Assessments
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EC notification of SMETS
v1.0
PLUS: DECC response to 2011 consultations on Licence Conditions and Installation CoP
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Consultation Stats
Topic Pages Questions
DECC Update 12 -
Consumer Engagement 91 36
Privacy/ Data Access 96 30
DCC LicenceApplication Regulations
18220
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SEC 145 63
DECC Response to SMICoP 56 -
DECC Response to DCC Consultation/ SMETS 144 -
Updated Impact Assessments (Domestic/ Non Domestic)
176 -
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Decisions!
»Rollout to complete by 31 December 2019
»No exemptions for early (non compliant) meter installations
»Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specification (SMETS) V1.0
»No WAN Communications solution yet»Ongoing trials for Home Area Network
communications»SMETS V1.0 compliant meters will count to rollout
target!»Suppliers responsible for V1.0 equipment assurance
»Consumers»No Sales concluded during installation»Licence obligation for compliance with Installation
CoP
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SEC Content
Section Activity
Participation • Party types• Accession rules
Using DCC Services• Enrolment/Withdrawal of meters• DCC’s Comms Services• DCC Charges
Governance & Change
• SEC Relevant Objectives• SEC Panel• Code Administrator & Secretariat• Mods Process• Reporting
Assurance & Enforcement
• Compliance & Assurance• Liabilities• Disputes• Suspension & Expulsion
Other Matters• Intellectual Property Rights• Confidentiality• Transfer of DCC Licence• Force Majeure/Business Continuity
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Privacy & Data Access Proposals
User Access
Consumer • Access via HAN• Access via Supplier
Suppliers• Monthly Data capture for all uses• Daily Data capture for all uses except marketing (with
opt-out)• > Daily or for marketing needs consumer opt-in
NetworksOptions• As per Supplier• HH access subject to networks developing plans for
approval that demonstrate protection of privacy
Third Parties • Data via consumer consent• Can be via DCC, subject to meeting SEC rules
Non Domestic premises • DECC will consider if any proposals are required
Settlement • No specific provisions for Settlement but will consider
how privacy framework could change if Settlement changes
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Consumer Engagement Strategy & Tools
Build support & address concerns
Ensure vulnerable/lo
w income get benefits
Help consumers
make energy savings Indirect
Feedback
Direct/ Real Time Feedback
Motivational
Campaigns
Advice & Guidance
Central Delivery Body?
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Terms Ch4: Start up & Development
Ch8: Provision of Regulatory Information
Ch1: Interpretation, Modification &
Payment
Ch5: General Arrangements for
Services
Ch9: Price Control
Ch2: Nature & Conduct of DCC
Ch6: Core Industry Documents
Ch10: Intervention & Continuity
Ch3: Independence Ch7: Financial & Ring- Fencing
Schedules
DCC
Draft Licence (copious detail as per other licences…)
Qualification Proposal
Best & Final Offer
Preferred Applican
t
Licence Application Regulations
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• Annually
• Objectives• Fit for purpose• Meeting the needs of our customers
PAB 135/07 Background 1
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• What did we do?
• What was in scope?
• What was out of scope?
• How did we do it?
PAB 135/07 Background 2
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• Proposing changes to BSCP27• Tidy up• Include Query process• Tighten up Targeted visits process
• Proposing changes to the technique• No major change• Add value
• Bring LDSOs into the process• Check CVA Aggregation Rules as a standard check• Collect information and feedback to Supplier
PAB 135/07 The Outcome
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PAB 135/07 Recommendations
The PAB is invited to:
• COMMENT on the proposed changes; and
• ENDORSE the proposed changes.
135/08Trading Disputes Technical
Assurance Checks – non confidential session
Elizabeth Montgomerie
26 April 2012
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• P258• Include DCs in the TD process• Rejected – Inefficient• TAPAP Check to investigate
• ROP• Checks performed (Oct 2011 to Feb 2012)
• DCs and Suppliers• Investigatory checks
• Questionnaires to LDSOs
PAB135/08 Background
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• Suppliers
• Inconsistent approach
• HH vs. NHH Exception management
• Communication
• One Supplier – EFR
PAB135/08 Summary of Key findings 1
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• Data Collectors
• Reliance on Suppliers
• Commercial problems
• Feedback
PAB135/08 Summary of Key findings 2
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• Licenced Distribution System Operators
• Losses incentives
• Inconsistent approach
• Cost vs. Benefits
• TAA should do more• TAMEG response
PAB135/08 Summary of Key findings 3
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PAB135/08 Summary of Key findings 4
• Industry Concerns
• Dummy Meter Exchanges
• Trading Dispute Process Awareness
• Communication
• Favourable changes
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The PAB is invited to:
• ENDORSE the raising of a Change Proposal to update BSCP11 with a feedback loop;
• ENDORSE investigating a solution for the impact of Dummy Meter Exchanges on Settlement data; and
• COMMENT on the level of perceived risk of Settlement data shifting between RF and DF.
PAB135/08 Recommendations