Elexon’s assurance activities provide confidence to stakeholders that System Operators and market participants are complying with Flexibility Market Rules, that the rules are working as intended, and that risks and issues are transparently managed.
What is implementation monitoring?
Elexon ensures the flexibility market rules are implemented correctly and on time by NESO and DSOs. Our focus is smooth rollout, compliance, and delivering benefits for the market.
What we monitor
- Rule changes – delivered by agreed deadlines
- Compliance – ensuring daily operations follow rules
- Market value – tracking benefits and identifying issues
How we monitor
- Regular updates on implementation progress
- Close collaboration with NESO and DSOs
- Ensuring approved changes happen on schedule
- Overseeing standardised processes for flexibility procurement
Addressing delays
We do this by:
- Non-public notifications to Ofgem if cooperation issues arise
- Market-wide notifications if delays are likely
- Direct support and involvement to resolve bottlenecks
- Expert advice from the Stakeholder Advisory Board
Delivery Plan & Annual Delivery Schedule
The Delivery Plan is our two-year roadmap for harmonising and standardising flexibility markets. It sets priorities and outlines activities. The Annual Delivery Schedule provides yearly detail and invites stakeholder feedback.
- First Delivery Plan: Dec 2025 – Mar 2028
- Future Plans: Aligned to financial