{"id":580,"date":"2026-05-14T13:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/sses\/?page_id=580"},"modified":"2026-05-21T07:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:40:55","slug":"sses-technical-governance-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/sses\/about-sses-committees-groups\/commitee-group\/sses-technical-governance-group\/","title":{"rendered":"SSES Technical Governance Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new\u202fSmart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES)\u202fTechnical Governance Group (TGG), which will operate from Autumn 2026,\u202fwill bring together experts from across the\u202fenergy\u202fsector to\u202fmaintain\u202fa technical framework\u202fto support interoperability\u202ffor Energy Smart Appliances (ESAs).\u202fThis will include the management of the GB\u202fInteroperability\u202fCompanion Specification currently being developed by\u202fthe\u202fGovernment.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The TGG will\u202fadvise, inform, and support the Government and regulators on\u202fthese\u202frequirements,\u202fenabling\u202fconsumers in Great Britain to\u202fparticipate\u202fin flexible electricity services and\u202fsave\u202fon their energy bills.<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0TGG\u00a0will\u00a0operate\u00a0as a subcommittee of the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Panel, with Elexon providing governance and secretariat support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The new\u202fSmart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES)\u202fTechnical Governance Group (TGG), which will operate from Autumn 2026,\u202fwill bring together experts from across the\u202fenergy\u202fsector to\u202fmaintain\u202fa technical framework\u202fto support interoperability\u202ffor Energy Smart Appliances (ESAs).\u202fThis […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":351,"featured_media":0,"parent":391,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-580","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"semantic_search":{"post_id":580,"title":"SSES Technical Governance Group","link":"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/sses\/about-sses-committees-groups\/commitee-group\/sses-technical-governance-group\/","categories":[],"tags":[],"content":"

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The new\u202fSmart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES)\u202fTechnical Governance Group (TGG), which will operate from Autumn 2026,\u202fwill bring together experts from across the\u202fenergy\u202fsector to\u202fmaintain\u202fa technical framework\u202fto support interoperability\u202ffor Energy Smart Appliances (ESAs).\u202fThis will include the management of the GB\u202fInteroperability\u202fCompanion Specification currently being developed by\u202fthe\u202fGovernment.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The TGG will\u202fadvise, inform, and support the Government and regulators on\u202fthese\u202frequirements,\u202fenabling\u202fconsumers in Great Britain to\u202fparticipate\u202fin flexible electricity services and\u202fsave\u202fon their energy bills.<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0TGG\u00a0will\u00a0operate\u00a0as a subcommittee of the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Panel, with Elexon providing governance and secretariat support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t

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Remit<\/div>\n
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The detailed\u00a0Terms of Reference\u00a0for the TGG, covering its functions,\u202fduties,\u202fobjectives, membership and decision-making arrangements,\u202fis\u202fset out in the\u202fSSES\u00a0Governance Framework Document.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u202fgroup\u202fwill support Government in designing the technical and commercial requirements to support interoperability. Once these requirements are\u202festablished, the group is expected to take over their ongoing maintenance: providing recommendations to Government and regulators when updates are needed and supporting or performing specific activities as required by the Government or Ofgem.<\/span><\/p>\n

The group may also support compliance with the requirements: e.g., through managing product lists and associated standard versions.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u202fTechnical Governance Group\u202fwill consider matters such as:\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • the maintenance\u202fof the GB Interoperable Consumer-led Flexibility (CLF) Companion Specification (CS)\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • how technical standards work together across devices and systems\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • whether new technical documents should be added to the SSES framework\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • how changes to standards may affect consumers,\u202fESA Providers,\u202fLoad\u202fControllers\u00a0and\u202fDistribution Companies\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • how assurance approaches can provide confidence that interoperability requirements are being met<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • establish and oversee any sub-groups\u202fto explore specific issues, on a standing basis,\u202ffor a fixed period\u202for specific\u202fpurpose\u202f.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The group will also\u202fmaintain\u202fa\u202flog of questions and answers on the CS, that will act as a knowledge base and help\u202fidentify\u202fthe need for changes to the CS.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              Membership<\/div>\n
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              The\u202fgroup\u202fwill bring together\u202ftechnical\u202fexpertise\u202ffrom across the sector, including representatives from:\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Three\u202fEnergy\u202fSmart\u202fAppliance\u00a0(ESA)\u202fProviders\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nElected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Three\u202fLoad\u202fControllers\u00a0(LCs) \/\u202fFlexibility\u202fService\u202fProviders\u202f(FSP)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nElected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              One\u202fDistribution\u202fCompany\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nElected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Up to two consumer members<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-elected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              NESO<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-elected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              DESNZ<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-elected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Ofgem<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-elected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-elected<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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              The\u202fgroup\u202fwill be\u202fled\u202fby an independent Chair, to ensure discussions are well-run, balanced and\u202fevidence based.\u202fInitially, the group will be chaired by a government-appointed chair to support continuity from the\u00a0existing\u00a0working group to the\u00a0TGG.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              NESO and\u202fthe\u202fconsumer\u202fmembers\u202fare eligible to\u202fvote but\u202fare non-elected.\u202fElected\u202fgroup members\u202fcan vote and\u202fare\u202fthe Distribution Company, ESA,\u202fLC\u202fand FSP members.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/section>\n\t

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              TGG nominations timeline and process
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              Nominations will open for SSES TGG election candidates on 1 June 2026 and will remain\u00a0open until 17:00 on\u00a019 July 2026. Nominations submitted after this date will not be accepted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Nomination window open<\/td>\n1 June – 26 June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Nominees complete candidate nomination forms<\/td>\n29 June – 10 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Nominated TGG election candidate list published<\/td>\n27 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Who can be nominated as a TGG candidate<\/h3>\n

              We are seeking\u202fnominations\u00a0for the\u202ffollowing\u202ftypes\u202fof TGG\u202fmember:\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Number of positions<\/strong><\/td>\nType of member<\/strong><\/td>\nDefinition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Three<\/td>\nEnergy Smart Appliance (ESA) Provider<\/td>\nA person that is subject to obligations in respect of ESAs under energy smart regulations (as defined in section 238(7) of the Energy Act 2023).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Three<\/td>\nLoad Controller \/ Flexibility Service Provider<\/td>\nA person whose main skills and experience are in relation to load control activities \/ A person whose main skills and experience are in relation to flexibility service provider activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              One<\/td>\nDistribution Company<\/td>\nA network, or network operator, authorised to be operated by the holder of an electricity distribution licence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              How the nomination process works<\/h3>\n

              TGG members will be appointed via election and must first be nominated as a candidate. Anyone can nominate a candidate, and there is no limit to the number of nominations you can\u00a0submit. Self-nominations are also allowed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              After receiving your nomination, we will contact the candidate to confirm they:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • are willing to be put forward for election as a TGG member<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • understand and acknowledge the duties and responsibilities of being a TGG member, including that their appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of paperwork relating to their impartiality, independence from their employer and confidentiality<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • possess the skills and experience necessary to become a TGG member<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • reasonably expect to have sufficient capacity to fulfil the role for the forthcoming two-year period (we estimate the role may require input of 25 days per year).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      We will also request nominated candidates\u00a0provide\u00a0information to aid the election process, including a short biography and CV.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      If a candidate is elected as a TGG member, they will need to confirm in writing that they will act impartially and independently,\u202fproviding advice and feedback in a manner intended to meet the SSES objectives in the SSES Governance Framework, not their employer or core stakeholder group. The candidate will also need to confirm in writing they will comply with the confidentiality and disclosure requirements established under the SSES Governance Framework Document. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Members\u00a0will not be remunerated\u00a0for their time. However,\u00a0Elexon will\u00a0cover\u00a0expenses and\u00a0indemnify\u00a0TGG\u00a0members\u00a0against\u00a0any costs or liabilities incurred\u00a0whilst\u00a0acting\u00a0in their capacity\u00a0as TGG\u00a0member.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t

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                      Candidates\u00a0must be\u00a0experienced professionals\u00a0with\u00a0the capacity,\u00a0expertise\u00a0and skills\u00a0needed\u00a0to\u00a0fulfil the duties and functions of the TGG.\u00a0Members\u00a0will\u00a0assist\u00a0with:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • developing\u00a0and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0the\u00a0technical framework supporting interoperability\u00a0of ESAs, including the\u00a0GB Interoperability\u00a0Companion Specification and other technical documents\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • overseeing\u00a0the\u00a0procedures\u00a0for\u00a0managing Issues and Change Proposals raised in relation to the technical framework\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • monitoring standards alignment\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            • supporting\u00a0Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)\u00a0assurance activities as\u00a0required<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                              • coordinating with other standards and governance bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Desirable skills and experience include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                • technical\u00a0expertise<\/span><\/b> \u2013 strong understanding of ESA communication protocols and the principles for unlocking ESA interoperability, and deep experience of the sector for which the nomination relates (Load Control, Flexibility Service Provider (within the load control category), ESA Provider, Distribution Company)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                  • stakeholder engagement skills<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0good communicator\u00a0with proven ability to collaborate\u00a0in multi stakeholder environments and\u00a0work towards\u00a0consensus\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                    • governance and analytical\u00a0skills<\/span><\/b> \u2013 ability to exercise sound judgement and evidence-led reasoning when assessing potential changes to technical frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/section>\n\t
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