List of homepage news articles
This page lists all of the news articles we have produced over the last year. Any news articles older than 1 year are removed from the website as they will have concluded their designated lifecycle. Please contact us if you are looking for specific information on any subjects we have covered.
Elexon implements landmark rule change for growth in flexibility & progress to Net Zero
Source: Elexon corporate websiteFrom today (7 November) independent aggregators of electricity flexibility can start the process to register to participate in the wholesale electricity market, resulting from a rule change made by Elexon.
Request for Information – MHHS changes to Guidance Notes and Simple GuidesRead More
We invited industry feedback on Elexon’s approach to updating the Guidance Notes and Simple Guides.
Submission of Generation and Demand Capacity (GC/DC) for the Winter 2024 BSC Season
The Winter BSC Season begins on 1 December and if you are using the Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution, the deadline for submitting your GC and DC values for the Season is 14 November 2024.
P480 Report Phase Consultation Publication of regional demand forecast data to fulfil ESRS Reporting requirementsRead More
P480 seeks to facilitate the Electricity System Restoration Standard (ESRS) requirements to publish the day-ahead peak demand forecast for each restoration region and the demand restored in each restoration region published hourly during a System Restoration on BMRS (Elexon’s Insights Solution Platform). P480 is a consequential Modification to GC0156 ‘Facilitating the Implementation of the Electricity System Restoration Standard’.
This Proposed Solution is to make changes to BSC system and BSC Section Q ‘Balancing Mechanism Activities’ and Code Subsidiary Documents to implement these provisions outlined in GC0156.
Engagement plan for MHHS impacts on Performance Assurance Framework (PAF)
The Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Performance Assurance Framework (PAF) engagement plan supports Elexon’s objectives during the PAF changes due to MHHS. It outlines Elexon’s approach, detailing the audience, purpose, key messages, timing, and engagement methods for key PAF deliverables.
The plan includes key dates for industry stakeholders, related to Settlement Risk resources and changes to Performance Assurance Techniques for the 2025-2026 Performance Assurance Operating Period (PAOP).
Urgent Modification Consultation for P482: Enable flexible splitting of BSC Agent services and establishing contracts for MHHS DeliveryRead More
To support the transition to Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS), Elexon must sign BSC Agent contracts for the operation of new services. This Modification seeks to allow more flexibility in the requirements for procurement of BSC Agents for the SVAA services at MHHS go-live. It will provide the option of having these new MHHS systems operated by the service providers who developed them, while the currently appointed Supplier Volume Allocation Agent (SVAA) continues to operate legacy processes
Volume Notification on ‘Long’ Clock Change Day: Sunday 27 October 2024
UK time changes on Sunday 27 October 2024 from British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)/ Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at 02:00 (BST). This will result in a ‘long’ day as the clocks go back an hour.
P478 Authority Led SCR Consultation relating to the Implementation of MHHS ArrangementsRead More
This Modification proposes changes to the BSC to enable the Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) arrangements.
P472 Report Phase Consultation on Amendment to provisions for Parties to bring claims against BSC Agents in BSC Section ERead More
P472 seeks to amend BSC Section E ‘BSC Agents’ to allow Elexon to remove the requirement for Parties to be able to bring claims against BSC Agents where Elexon believes there would be value in doing so and only where the Panel agrees.
P481 Report Phase Consultation Enabling Elexon to be the Market Facilitator Delivery BodyRead More
P481 seeks to extend Elexon’s vires to take up the role of Market Facilitator Delivery Body, to implement Ofgem’s decision published on 29 July 2024.
P481 was raised by Association of Decentralised Energy (ADE) on 12 September 2024 after BSC Panel Designated ADE to raise this Modification.
P475 Implementation Consultation on BM Units production / consumption flagsRead More
The purpose of this implementation consultation is to seek feedback from industry participants on the proposal to bring forward the Implementation Date of P475. By gathering views on the revised timeline, the consultation allows stakeholders to assess and respond to the impact of an earlier delivery of the Modification.
Elexon has identified an opportunity to adjust the timeline, allowing for the earlier delivery of the Modification’s benefits. This feedback will help the BSC Panel make an informed recommendation to the Authority regarding the updated implementation date, ensuring that both market and participant needs are considered.
Consultation: increasing CAP to £95 from 25 October 2024Read More
This page gives details of a consultation on increasing the Credit Assessment Price (CAP) to £95 from 25 October 2024. This three-day consultation will close at 17:00 on 10 October 2024.
Profile Administration Service to be decommissioned ahead of MHHS implementation
Elexon collects load profile data to represent the electricity consumption patterns of typical customers across profile classes 1 to 4, which include households and some businesses.
Second Implementation Consultation for P466: BSC Section N ModernisationRead More
The Authority have sent us a Direction triggering Paragraph 2.11.18 of BSC Section F, this sets out that Ofgem may direct the BSC Panel to consult on a revised proposed Implementation Date for a Modification. This is due to the Authority considering that the proposed Implementation Date and the previously revised Implementation Date is, or may no longer be, appropriate or might otherwise prevent Ofgem from making a decision.
Elexon ownership change on 1 October 2024
Source: Elexon Corporate WebsiteElexon’s ownership structure has changed to a “federated model” ownership arrangement, independent of National Grid ESO.
P477 Data Protection Provisions for Market-wide Half Hourly SettlementRead More
The purpose of this Modification is to address the need for personal information sharing in the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), once the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) arrangements are operational.
Under the current settlement arrangements Elexon receives meter volume data that is aggregated, meaning that this does not constitute personal data. The BSC currently does not include anything other than generic data protection provisions that require Parties to comply with data protections laws.
Once the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) operating model is in place, and BSC Parties (specifically Suppliers and Distribution System Operators (DSOs)) will be required to submit personal data to BSC central systems, these provisions will no longer be fit for purpose. The personal data will include MPAN Core data, MPAN address and Meter ID data.
Data protections laws create certain obligations in this scenario, including a requirement for there to be a written contract setting out the basis on which that personal data may be processed. In addition, data protection laws require that written contract to include certain provisions that are specified in the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In order to remain compliant with data protection laws, the BSC needs to include provisions that set out the terms on which this personal data is being shared.
P444 Send Back ConsultationRead More
This is the P444 ‘Compensation for Virtual Lead Party actions in the Balancing Mechanism’ Send Back Consultation, which Elexon is issuing for industry consultation on behalf of the BSC Panel. The purpose of this consultation is to invite BSC Parties and other interested parties to provide their views on the outcomes of the P444 Send Back process. It includes a summary of the additional work undertaken by Elexon and the Workgroup.
Consultation on Metering Dispensation D/582Read More
This generic Metering Dispensation consultation seeks views from BSC Parties and Party Agents for the Honeywell (Elster) Meters on the back of the MHHS Data Cleanse Plan.
Technical Assurance Agent Management Tool (TAAMT) enhancements
A new release of TAAMT will go live on 23 September 2024, bringing a range of improvements to the usability and functionality of the service.
Vires Modification raised so that Elexon can take on the market facilitator role
Today (12 September) the BSC Panel initially agreed that a Modification to amend Elexon’s vires so that it can take on the market facilitator delivery body role should be approved.