The SSES programme will establish a robust set of technical and security frameworks to regulate how energy smart appliances (ESAs) communicate, how load controllers and flexibility service providers manage household flexibility, and how cyber security, grid stability and consumer protections are maintained.<\/p>\n
These frameworks will support the UK\u2019s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan by enabling millions of ESAs to respond to price signals and grid needs, helping consumers shift their usage to cleaner, cheaper electricity and reduce their energy bills.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t The SSES Governance Framework sets out the enduring governance arrangements for smart secure electricity systems in Great Britain. It outlines how the technical and security requirements underpinning SSES will be maintained, updated and overseen. It defines the roles and responsibilities of the SSES Technical Governance Group and the SSES Security Governance Group. It also establishes the decision-making processes applicable to these groups.<\/p>\n Responsible for cyber security and grid stability standards, security risk and threat assessments, security requirements, and assurance processes for load controllers and ESA manufacturers.<\/p>\n Responsible for maintaining the technical frameworks, including the interoperable companion specification, technical architecture design, and related documents that ensure devices can work seamlessly across the system.<\/p>\n Elexon will establish, administer and support two new, industry-led governance groups. These groups will initially be constituted as BSC Panel subcommittees, but their status will be reviewed and aligned to the final position of Ofgem\u2019s Energy Code Reform.<\/p>\n Elexon will support the SSES Technical Governance and SSES Security Governance groups by:<\/p>\n Following the government\u2019s Decision Notice, the Balancing and Settlement Code was amended using powers under Section 245 of the Energy Act 2023, enabling Elexon to formally assume the new role.<\/p>\nGovernance Framework
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Committees and groups
SSES Security Governance group<\/h3>\n
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SSES Technical Governance group<\/h3>\n
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Elexon's role
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Background information
Government Decision Notice<\/h3>\n
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Government consultations<\/h3>\n
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