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.
Mini-consultation on the future of the SVA Data Catalogue, the User Requirements Specifications and BSC guidance documentsRead More
We are seeking views from interested parties on the future of certain BSC Document types. Specifically, the SVA Data Catalogue, the User Requirements Specifications, Guidance Notes and Simple Guides.
In this exploratory consultation, we outline options for the future of each of these document types. We will use the results from this consultation to inform what changes to make to these document types. Please provide your responses using this form.
Confirmation of Code of Practice Compliance and Protocol Approval – CP1527
We implemented Change Proposal (CP) 1527 ‘Increase the minimum data storage capacity for Settlement Outstations and mandate specific selectable integration periods for Metering Codes of Practice’ on 30 June 2022, as part of the June 2022 BSC Release.
CP1527 incremented the Issue (and version) numbers of the below CoPs, by one.
Join the Elexon Ownership Consultation webinar with DESNZ
Source: Elexon corporate websiteThe Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is hosting a webinar on their Elexon Ownership Consultation response from 13:00-14:30 on Thursday 30 March 2023.
Data Release Consultation: Data flows under P315 Data Licence (DR531721 & DR699000)Read More
This consultation seeks to remove current restrictions and publish all data items within the P0276 and P0277 data flows under a BSC Open Data Licence.
Decision on future ownership of Elexon
Source: Elexon corporate websiteGovernment and Ofgem have published their response today (23 March) on the future ownership of Elexon. Elexon is currently owned by National Grid and our ownership model needs to change as part of the transition to the Future System Operator Model.
Digital Code upgraded with new features
We have upgraded the Digital Code with some additional features to help you find the information you need from the BSC.
Decommissioning the TIBCO Service in March 2024
We have written to users of the TIBCO software service and the High Grade communications line about our intention to decommission them in March 2024.
The TIBCO software and the High Grade line supply users with near real time updates on wholesale market data from our Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service (BMRS).
BSC Panel approves the first new data set for public Peer Comparison
Last week Elexon issued a formal notice to Suppliers of additional data sets having been approved to be published under Peer Comparison. This data has been approved for publication under the provisions introduced by BSC Modification P427 ‘Publication of Performance Assurance Parties’ impact on Settlement Risk’.
Consultation: decreasing the CAP to £140/MWh from 22 March 2023Read More
This page gives details of a consultation on decreasing the Credit Assessment Price (CAP) to £140/MWh from 22 March 2023. This two-day consultation will close at 17:00 on 7 March 2023.
Credit Assessment Load Factor (CALF) values for the summer 2023 BSC Season
The Credit Assessment Load Factor (CALF) values for the summer 2023 BSC Season, which runs from 1 June 2023 to 31 August 2023, are available from the Credit/Credit Alerting section under the Financial and Credit menu on the ELEXON Portal.
If you are the Lead Party of a non-Credit Qualifying BMU, you can appeal an assigned CALF value if you believe it does not accurately represent your expected activity.
Elexon to publish Settlement performance league tables under Modification P427
From 23 February 2023, under Modification P427, Elexon will be able to publish the Settlement performance data of Performance Assurance Parties (PAPs)* under the Peer Comparison Performance Assurance Technique.
Consultation: decreasing the CAP to £155/MWh from 1 March 2023Read More
This page gives details of a consultation on decreasing the Credit Assessment Price (CAP) to £155/MWh from 1 March 2023. This two-day consultation will close at 17:00 on 14 February 2023.
Join the Imbalance Settlement Group Committee to help oversee ISG processes
We are looking for new members for the Imbalance Settlement Group (ISG) Committee.
Get advance notice of upcoming Change Proposals
Would you like to get visibility of upcoming Change Proposals to the BSC? Sign up for an opportunity to feedback on upcoming Changes.
Submission of Generation and Demand Capacity (GC/DC) for the Spring 2023 BSC Season
The Spring BSC Season begins on 1 March. If you are using the Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution, the deadline for submitting your GC and DC values for the season is 14 February.
Elexon’s 2023/24 business plan available for feedback
Source: Elexon Corporate WebsiteWe have published our 2023/24 business plan which explains how we will provide service excellence and customer value, while delivering the BSC rule changes needed to help support Net Zero.
Give your feedback on BSC Credit Cover Arrangements
Ahead of the first meeting of BSC Issue 106 ‘Review of BSC Credit Cover Arrangements’, we are seeking feedback from stakeholders via a short (5-10 min) survey. Survey responses will be used to inform the meeting materials and focus areas for the first meeting, and must be submitted by 17:00 on Wednesday 15 February.
Data Release Consultation: P114 Data ItemsRead More
Seeking views from industry on data requests received, prior to the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service Change Board (BCB) making a determination on whether to release requested data.
Consultation on whether Metering Dispensation D/534 should be updated to cover CoP5 Issue 7Read More
This generic Metering Dispensation consultation seek views from BSC Parties and Party Agents about whether D/534 should be updated to cover CoP5 Issue 7.
Treatment of De-energised Metering Systems in Charging Data Reported to National Grid
We implemented the P402 Alternative Modification ‘Enabling reform of residual network charging as directed by the Targeted Charging Review’ in the February 2022 Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Release.