This page sets out the different Release information for each of the releases that are scheduled for 2024. The page includes information for Standard Releases, which take place three times per year; Non-Standard Releases, which are scheduled for Regulatory driven changes; and Special Releases which have a recommended Implementation Date of [five] Working Days following Ofgem approval.
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February 2024 Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 29 February 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
- P464: ‘Housekeeping and updating BSC references to “Consumer Scotland”, “Generation Curtailment Validation Committee” and “GCVC”
- CP1578 – ‘Enabling Embedded LDSOs to submit Site Specific LLFs’
- CP1582– ‘Update BSCP520 on Change of Measurement Class to ensure the UMSO send a D0388 with a zero charge code’
- CP1584 -‘Allow non-BSC Parties to raise Change Proposals, add a CP withdrawal process and remove BCA/PACA concept’
- CP1586 ‘Defining the requirements for Minimum Burden and CT ratios’
- CP1587 ‘Obsolete Metering Equipment’
- CP1588 ‘Mandating Calibration Checks for Main and Check Meters’
- CP1590 ‘Enabling use of DTN agent appointments process for P434’
Configurable Items impacted by this Release
Certain documents (in accordance with the Baseline Statement are approved when the change is approved. Others following approval of the change, are drafted and approved as part of the Implementation Phase.
All documents on the Baseline Statement are issued for industry consultation or comment and approved by the BSC Panel or a Panel Sub-Committee.
Impact of documentation
The Document Impact Matrix lists all impacted configurable Items and other documents.
05 March 2024 Special Release
Implementation date
The approved Implementation Date for this Special Release is 05 March 2024 .
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page.
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
Document Impact Matrix
02 April 2024 Special Release
Implementation date
The approved Implementation Date for this Special Release is 02 April 2024 .
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page.
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
Document Impact Matrix
12 April 2024 Special Release
Implementation date
The approved Implementation Date for this Special Release is 12 April 2024 .
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page.
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
Document Impact Matrix
15 April 2024 Special Release
Implementation date
The approved Implementation Date for this Special Release is 15 April 2024 .
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page.
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
Document Impact Matrix
June 2024 Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 27 June 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
- P467 ‘Enduring Solution in an Event of a Gas Deficit Emergency (GDE)’
- CP1594 ‘Creating an Approval Process for New and Legacy Communication Types
Document Impact Matrix
01 August Standard Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 01 August 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Approved Changes
- CP1593 ‘New Interconnector Fuel Type Category: Greenlink’
24 September Special Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 24 September 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
- P455 ‘On-site Aggregation for Third Parties’
Document Impact Matrix
October 2024 - Non-Standard Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 01 October 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
- P474 ‘Governance, funding and operation of the DIP’
- Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) directions to the BSC to establish the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and consequently change Elexon’s ownership
Document Impact Matrix
November 2024 Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 07 November 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
-
P415 ‘Facilitating access to wholesale markets for flexibility dispatched by Virtual Lead Parties’
- P463 ‘Introduce a Standard Change Process’
- P473 ‘Correcting inconsistencies in the P415 Legal Text’
- P481 ‘Enable Elexon to be the Market Facilitator Delivery Body’ (if approved on or prior to 4 November 2024 P481 will be included in the November Release)
- P465 ‘Correction to P415 legal text to amend Credit Cover requirements for Virtual Trading Parties’
- CP1596 ‘Amend BSCP40 to include the process for changes to the Retail Energy Code Energy Market Data Specification’
- CP1597 ‘BSCP513 Text Change – Bulk Change of Agent’
- CP1598 ‘Amending the EMDS to add missing Scenario Variants for P375’
Configurable Items impacted by this Release
Certain documents (in accordance with the Baseline Statement are approved when the change is approved. Others following approval of the change, are drafted and approved as part of the Implementation Phase.
All documents on the Baseline Statement are issued for industry consultation or comment and approved by the BSC Panel or a Panel Sub-Committee.
Impact of documentation
The Document Impact Matrix lists all impacted configurable Items and other documents.
28 November 2024 Special Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this Release is 28 November 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. Conformed Versions of documents can be found on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
- P482 ‘Enable flexible splitting of BSC Agent services and establishing contracts for MHHS Delivery’
Configurable Items impacted by this Release
Certain documents (in accordance with the Baseline Statement) are approved when the change is approved. Others; following approval of the change, are drafted and approved as part of the implementation phase.
All documents on the Baseline Statement are issued for industry consultation or comment and approved by the BSC Panel or Panel Sub-Committee.
Impact of documentation
You can see a complete list of BSC documents impacted by the 28 November 2024 Special Release in the Document Impact Matrix.
10 December 2024 Non-Standard Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this Release is 10 December 2024.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. Conformed Versions of documents can be found on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Approved Changes
- P475 ‘Allowing All Storage Sites to set and fix their own Production/Consumption Flags’
Impact of documentation
You can see a complete list of BSC documents impacted by the 10 December 2024 Non-Standard Release in the Document Impact Matrix.