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BSC Panel 202

BSC Panel 202. 13 September 2012. Report on Progress of Modification Proposals. Dean Riddell. 13 September 2012. National Grid Update on Energisation Issues. Duncan Burt. 13 September 2012. Transmission Company Update. Update on the rectification plan - January and June ’12

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BSC Panel 202

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  1. BSC Panel 202 13 September 2012

  2. Report on Progress of Modification Proposals Dean Riddell 13 September 2012

  3. National Grid Update on Energisation Issues Duncan Burt 13 September 2012

  4. Transmission Company Update • Update on the rectification plan - January and June ’12 • No further failures • Oversight team embedded • Process aligned with generation connections • Improved liaison between Transmission Company / Elexon • Workshop Planned on 26th October 2012

  5. Transmission Company Update • Established ‘Tracker’ of Registrations • Principle of “No surprises” • Annual Review in Jan/Feb when plan handed over • Regular updates from construction / operational teams • Weekly teleconferences to review and coordinate actions • Improved data submission - e.g. draft submissions, forms with accompanying Single Line Diagrams

  6. Transmission Company Update • Improved awareness and training • Engineering bulletin issued on 19th June to raise awareness and proposed changes to working practices • Two Transmission Procedures affected • TP131 (Settlement Metering) revised and updated • TP106 (Equipment Commissioning) consequential updates • Both updates to the TPs are currently in draft form for final review meeting on 18th September • If no significant issues raised both will be issued formally within weeks

  7. Transmission Company Update • Working Better • Oversight team is key • Single point of contact and escalation route • Improved awareness across the Transmission Company • Senior Management committed to review for continuous improvement • Further improvements • Change in policy to simplify installations • Propose to introduce unique code into ‘TOGA’ to simplify automated monitoring of outages

  8. Minutes of Meeting 201 & Actions Arising Adam Richardson 13 September 2012

  9. Chairman’s Report BSC Panel Andrew Pinder 13 September 2012

  10. 202/01 ELEXON Report Peter Haigh 13 September 2012

  11. 202/01 ELEXON Report Smart Update Chris Rowell 13 September 2012

  12. Smart Metering: Consultations • Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS) v2 • Home Area Networking (HAN) solution • the communications hub requirements • responsibilities • equipment assurance 8 Oct Consequential Changes (SVG Paper) • Expected in the Autumn • Smart Energy Code (initial sections legally drafted) • DCC Licence (final version)

  13. Smart Metering: DCC Licence Award • Draft PQQ issued on 31 Aug • Information regarding the DCC, the licence application process & evaluation process for the stage. • Draft Qualification Questionnaire • Draft PQQ issued on 31 Aug • Information regarding the DCC, the licence application process, & evaluation process for the stage. • Draft Qualification Questionnaire Expected Timetable (dependent on Prohibition Order & Licence Application Regulations) ~ 3 month deferral of start short formal PQQ process BUT early sight of draft ~ 3 month deferral in grant D+1 SP signing no change to start of roll out

  14. Smarter Markets: The Policy Reviews P202/06: Scope for review of settlement Q. When we have smart metering, how do we improve the consumer experience? Scoping Report Approach & Plan Review of Policy not Process Senior Advisory Group Change Programme 2011-12 8 Propositions 4 Policy Reviews 2012-13 2014 + Impact on 2013/14 Business Plan?

  15. Smart Grids: LCNF Projects LCNF: Low Carbon Network Fund Running from 2010 to 2015 - up to £500m - support to DNO sponsored projects - addressing new technology, operating & commercial arrangements – sharing findings Small projects - partial recovery of funding – up to £16m per year First Tier Technologies & equipment Systems operation Consumer behaviour Data monitoring & analysis Market models Second Tier Flagship projects - annual competition - up to £64m per year Discretionary Award successful completion & exceptional projects - up to £100m over the 5 years

  16. Smart Budget £ 1,200 K Backfill Memberships Conferences (Analysis) F M O N D J A S O A M J J £ 131K £ 300K

  17. Distribution Report David Lane 13 September 2012

  18. Transmission Report Ian Pashley 13 September 2012

  19. Ofgem Report Dora Ianora 13 September 2012

  20. Report from the PAB (Quarterly Update) Andrew Colley 13 September 2012

  21. 202/04 Proposal to hold the 2013 ISG & SVG meetings on the same day Kathryn Coffin 13 September 2012

  22. Suggestion • Hold 2013 ISG and SVG meetings on same dates • Start with ISG, then shared business, then SVG • Use indicative timed agendas to help members plan travel • Provide room for SVG Members to work, in case ISG overruns • If bumper agenda, start with shared business and then split into different rooms • Will still be separate Committees – existing Terms of Reference continue to apply

  23. Why? Papers in brackets were ex-committee Examples of shared business: CPs or Metering Dispensations with both CVA/SVA impacts

  24. Committee views

  25. Recommendations The BSC Panel is invited to: • NOTE ELEXON’s paper on the suggested benefits and practicalities; • NOTE the views expressed by Committee Members for and against; • AGREE whether the 2013 ISG meetings should be held a week later than currently, on the same dates as SVG; and • NOTE that, if the Panel adopts this approach, the ISG and SVG can review in 12 months (or sooner if needed)

  26. 202/05 Panel and Panel Committee Dates for 2013 Nicola Dempsey 13 September 2012

  27. Recommendations The BSC Panel is invited to: • APPROVE the proposed dates; and • APPROVE their publication on the ELEXON website.

  28. 202/06 Scope for Review of Settlement David Jones / Justin Andrews 13 September 2012

  29. Smarter Markets – review of Settlement Reform • Panel agreed to provide a report to Ofgem – how it would undertake a review of Settlement in a smart world • Establish an advisory group: • Settlement Reform Scoping Group (SRSG) • Membership drawn from existing committees with varied industry backgrounds • Terms of Reference (includes outline of report content)

  30. Timetable

  31. Recommendations The BSC Panel is invited to: • AGREE to the creation of the Settlement Reform Scoping Group (SRSG) and the group Terms of Reference (Attachment 1); • AGREE to the chairmanship and membership of SRSG (Appendix A); and • AGREEthe plan for delivering the scoping report (Appendix B).

  32. Summary of Consultation on BSC Service Manager Contract Principles Adam Richardson 13 September 2012

  33. Appointing a BSC Service Manager

  34. Ultimately • Should a case be made for outsourcing and appropriate commercial and contractual terms developed, the BSC Service Manager Contract will be provided to the BSCCo Board for review and approval prior to being agreed. Or • If a case is not made for outsourcing or if commercial and contractual terms cannot be agreed which satisfy the principles established by the BSCCo Board the BSC services will not be outsourced and will continue to be provided by BSCCo.

  35. Consultation Respondents 3 Sep 6 Sep 1 Aug • National Grid • Electricity North West Ltd • Scottish Power Group • Drax Power Ltd • EDF Energy • Centrica • E.ON • SmartestEnergy Ltd • RWE npower • Eggborough Power Ltd • TMA Data Management Ltd • EnAppSys Ltd Workshop Consultation • Peter Bolitho – E.ON • Andy Colley – SSE • David Lane – Clear Energy • Ian Pashley – National Grid • Colette Baldwin – E.ON • Tim Collins – Centrica • Gemma Hunt – Smartest • Cem Sueyman – Drax • Mari Toda – EDF • Lisa Waters – WatersWye 12 Responses 49 Parties, 9 Non-Parties

  36. Summary of Consultation Responses (1)

  37. Summary of Consultation Responses (2) • 3 New bullet points within Principles • Confidentiality and Data Protection • Conflict of Interest • Transition Arrangements • Additional exclusions under paragraph 3.4 (related to areas of potential conflict of interest) • A number of clarifications to Contract Principles

  38. Summary of Consultation Responses (3) • Many responses identify elements that will flow through into: • BSC Service Manager Service Description • BSC Service Manager Contract • Some comments aimed at operating model and resourcing • Comments on “zero Risk” & “all IPR irrespective of commercial viability” • Desire for more information on KPIs and Service Levels (to be detailed in contract) • Pension liability- avoid crystallising for as long as possible • Contract term- preference for 5 years (recognising incentive value in possible extenionoptions). Amendment Details

  39. Next Steps Subject to Approval of P284… • Panel Invited to Appoint Panel Observer to: • review documentation; advise BSCCo team; and ensure process followed • Update the Contract Framework (Contract Principles) • Develop Term Sheet • Review Business Case against Contract Principles

  40. Any Other Business 13 September 2012

  41. Confidential Business Closed Session 13 September 2012

  42. 202/07 ISG & SVG Membership Changes Adam Richardson 13 September 2012

  43. Recommendations The BSC Panel is invited to: • NOTE the resignations of Bob Brown as ISG/SVG Industry Member and Mark Field as SVG Industry Alternate • APPOINT Edward Hunter as SVG Industry Alternate • APPOINT Colette Baldwin as SVG Industry Alternate • NOTE that ELEXON has advertised the ISG/SVG Industry Member vacancy and will bring all applications to the October Panel

  44. 202/08 Appointment of PAB Industry Alternate Adam Richardson 13 September 2012

  45. Recommendations The BSC Panel is invited to: • APPROVE Hazel Ward as a Member of the PAB

  46. Any Other Business 13 September 2012

  47. Next Panel Meeting: 11 October 2012 13 September 2012

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