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Appeal your Summer CALF value by 1 May 2021
Lead Parties of a non-Credit Qualifying BMU can appeal against an assigned CALF (Credit Assessment Load Factor) value if it is believed it does not accurately represent your expected activity.
Ground-breaking Modification to support net zero is approved
Energy regulator Ofgem has approved BSC Modification P375 a ground-breaking change to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) which will allow individual Asset Meters located ‘behind the boundary point’ to be used for Settlement purposes.
Changes to BSC Parties and Qualified Persons: February 2021
This page lists changes to the status of Balancing and Settlement (BSC) Parties and Qualified Persons in February. It includes information on any new qualifications and registrations, new market participants, withdrawals and defaults.
Video: BSC Change on their updated ways of working
The BSC Change team have published a new video outlining the changes to their ways of working they have made in the last year. This is based on feedback they received from BSC Parties.
Elexon proposes reforms to System Operator roles and code arrangements
Elexon has set out options for a single energy code body to work alongside a reformed System Operator (SO) in their new policy, ‘Reforming the System Operator Roles and Code Arrangements’. This approach will allow better management of the energy system on the road to net zero.
Have your say – proposal to use the BSC Sandbox
You have the chance to take part in Elexon’s consultation on the first proposal to use the new Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Sandbox.
BSC Insights: a review of 2020
COVID-19 dominated the news in 2020; however, it was not all that happened. In this article, the Analysis and Insight team review 2020 and focus on the consistencies and inconsistencies witnessed. They use BMRS data to review the Fuel Mix, the make-up of BSC Parties, the Energy Imbalance Volume, and the overall electricity demand. While all of these were impacted by COVID-19, the data also demonstrates some consistencies with previous years despite COVID-19’s impact.
Take part in Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution user group
We are looking to form a user group for the Customer Solution in order to obtain input and feedback regarding improvements that we could make to the platform. All Elexon Kinnect users are encouraged to sign up.
Approval of Modification P398 increases access to BSC data
Ofgem has approved Modification P398 ‘Increasing access to BSC Data’ for implementation on 24 June 2021. P398 will amend the BSC so that all data is assumed open unless there is a reason otherwise and will not directly impact any market participants. BSC Parties and non-BSC Parties will be able to apply for data under a new process introduced by this Modification. This Modification will better align the BSC with moves towards a smarter energy system.
2021 submission deadlines for Spring GC/DC values
The deadline for submitting your Generation and Demand Capacity (GC/DC) values for the Spring BSC Season is Friday 12 February 2021, if submitting via Elexon Kinnect. Alternatively, the deadline is Monday 15 February 2021, if submitting to the Central Registration Agent (CRA).
We’re reviewing the Trading Disputes Technique
We are looking to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the current Trading Disputes processes. The review will recommend any changes and improvements that can be made to the Trading Disputes technique, both in regards to short-term and long-term changes.
CAP increases to £64/MWh from 23 February 2021
The Credit Assessment Price (CAP) will increase to £64/MWh, effective from Tuesday 23 February 2021.
Changes to BSC Parties and Qualified Persons: January 2021
This page lists changes to the status of Balancing and Settlement (BSC) Parties and Qualified Persons in January. It includes information on any new qualifications and registrations, new market participants, withdrawals and defaults.
First week of operation for new UK-France interconnector
The new 149-mile interconnector, Interconnexion France-Angleterre 2 (IFA2), that runs between the UK and France has been operational for one week. Linking the Hampshire and Normandy coastlines, the interconnector has been importing and exporting clean electricity between GB and Europe since 20:30 on 22 January 2021.
Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution goes live
The new self-service gateway element of our new digital platform – the Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution – is now live.
BSC Insight: Impact of COVID-19 on smart meter installations
The restrictions introduced in 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 have provided unprecedented challenges for Suppliers as they continue to install smart meters. In this Insight article, our Analysis and Insight Analyst Hussein Osman, reviews the installation rates of Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications SMETS2 meters before, during, and after the March to June and November to December 2020 lockdowns.
Ofgem proposes that Elexon is owner for MHHS implementation
Ofgem has today, 22 January 2021, published its consultation on implementation principles for Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) in which it explains its ‘plan to clearly place responsibility for management and delivery of the programme with industry.’
Have your say: CCDG consultation on MHH Settlement
A new consultation on the detailed design of, and Industry Code changes from, the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHH Settlement) Target Operating Model (TOM) has now been published and we would like your feedback.
The deadline for consultation responses has now been extended until 08:00 on Friday 29 January 2021.
BSC Insight: Why the Reserve Scarcity Price is being reviewed
National Grid ESO raised BSC Issue Group 92 to review the Reserve Scarcity Price with representatives from across the electricity industry. The need for this arose due to feedback from industry representatives that the Reserve Scarcity Price has had less of an impact on System Prices than expected and a need to ensure the calculation is fit for a future energy market.
Update to the submission of MDD Plan for Ofgem’s TCR
Find out the latest updates for 18 January 2021 regarding the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
New ETLMO values for BSC Year 2021/22 published
The revised Estimated Transmission Losses Adjustment (ETLMO) values for use from 1 April 2021 have been approved. The approval was made by the Imbalance Settlement Group at its January meeting.
Have your say regarding ‘Meter Splitting’ Proposal
A Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) consultation for P379 ‘Multiple Suppliers through Meter Splitting’ has been issued by the BSC Panel. We are asking you to get involved by completing our consultation for P379.
System Prices spike due to ‘Beast from the East 2’
System Prices reached or exceeded £1,000/MWh on seven occasions from 6 to 8 January due to cold weather brought on from the ‘Beast from the East 2’.
BSC Insights: Great Britain’s first coal-free Christmas occurs in 2020
Mehdi Jafari investigates the electricity generation and demand over the Christmas period 2020.
CAP increases to £62/MWh from 27 January 2021
The CAP will increase to £62/MWh – not the proposed £60/MWh – on Wednesday 27 January 2021.
BMRS approved as the Reporting Service for Great Britain
Ofgem has designated the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service (BMRS) as the Reporting Service for Great Britain in an open letter on the 4 January 2021.
Changes to BSC Parties and Qualified Persons: December 2020
This page lists changes to the status of Balancing and Settlement (BSC) Parties and Qualified Persons in December. It includes information on any new qualifications and registrations, new market participants, withdrawals and defaults.
Ofgem’s response to BSC Panel’s letter on changes to MDD
Read the correspondence between the BSC Panel and Ofgem regarding large scale changes to Market Domain Data (MDD).
Metering error in GSP Group_A being investigated
Elexon has identified an issue at a Grid Supply Point (GSP) within GSP Group_A (Eastern region), which is causing the Annual Demand Ratio (ADR) for the GSP Group to deviate beyond accepted tolerances within Settlement.
2020: Reflecting on the year no one expected
In this end of year review, Rebecca Fowler from the Communications and Engagement team looks at an eventful 2020 in which the electricity industry faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update to the submission of MDD Plan for Ofgem’s TCR
Find out the latest updates for 14 December 2020 regarding the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
Customer survey shows appreciation of our support during COVID-19
The results of Elexon’s 2020 annual customer survey sees improvements in a number of our core services and highlights that the support we have provided our customers during COVID-19 was appreciated.
Risk Report: Insight and guidance on settlement – November 2020
Settlement performance activity around Non Half Hourly (NHH), Half Hourly (HH) and Sub 100kW markets has been published.
Update to the submission of MDD Plan for Ofgem’s TCR
Find out the latest updates for 7 December 2020 regarding the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
Prevailing Network Mapping Statement for BSC Year 2020/2021 published
The latest version of the Prevailing Network Mapping Statement is now available for BSC Year 2021/22 via the Elexon Portal.
Latest update to the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR)
Find out the latest updates for 30 November 2020 regarding the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
TLF values for the Winter 2020 Season now available
The Transmission Loss Factors (TLF) for each BM Unit that is registered to be active during the 1 December 2020 to 28 February 2021 has been published.
Changes to BSC Parties and Qualified Persons: November 2020
This page lists changes to the status of Balancing and Settlement (BSC) Parties and Qualified Persons in November. It includes information on any new qualifications and registrations, new market participants, withdrawals and defaults.
BSC Insights: The ways P350 has changed allocation of Transmission Losses
In this Insight article, Mehdi Jafari considers the way implementation of Modification P350 changed the allocation of Transmission Losses.
Latest update to the submission of Market Domain Data and Line Loss Factor Classes Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review
Find out the latest updates for 16 November 2020 regarding the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
Interconnectors exempted from Funding Share BSC Charges
Given the approval of BSC Modification P396 by Ofgem in March 2020, from 1 December all BSC Trading Parties that are not Interconnectors will have to pay the BSC Funding Share costs that were previously attributed to Interconnectors.
BSC Parties receive £1.5m in savings from Elexon
BSC Trading Parties will be given £1.5m through a reduction in Elexon’s billing over the coming months. This has been driven by a number of cost efficiencies and savings made by the company.
BSC Insights: How Covid-19 has affected estimated data in Settlement
We monitor Supplier Performance in relation to the volume of estimated and actual data in Settlement. In this insight article, our Analysis and Insight Delivery Lead, Emma Tribe looks at the impact COVID-19 had on Supplier Performance during the first lockdown.
Holiday CALF values (Winter 2020 BSC Season) deadline: 17 November 2020
Suppliers who experience reduced demand during Christmas and New Year Easter can request a reduced Credit Assessment Load Factor (CALF) value for the period.
Major Line Loss Factor Classes upload to Market Domain Data on 18 Nov.
Find out the latest updates for 9 November 2020 regarding the submission of Market Domain Data (MDD) Plan for Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR).
COVID-19: Estimation derogations to continue into 2021
Suppliers can continue to provide updated estimates of consumption that reflect changes in usage during periods of lockdown in Settlement for the foreseeable future.
Settlement performance during COVID-19 report – October 2020
October’s Risk Report regarding insight into Settlement performance and monitoring during COVID-19 has been published.
COVID-19: Possible estimation derogation changes after lockdown announced
See updates regarding estimation derogations during COVID-19.
Changes to BSC Parties and Qualified Persons: October 2020
This page lists changes to the status of Balancing and Settlement (BSC) Parties and Qualified Persons in October. It includes information on any new qualifications and registrations, new market participants, withdrawals and defaults.
UMS MPANs with 100kW demand to be migrated
Unmetered Supplies (UMS) Metering Point Administration Numbers (MPANs) with a maximum demand over 100kW must be migrated to Half-Hourly (HH) settlement; the proposed deadline for this migration is 1 April 2021.