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View An update on CP1589 ‘Change the number of characters used to specify Market Participant Role Codes in MDD’

An update on CP1589 ‘Change the number of characters used to specify Market Participant Role Codes in MDD’

CP1589 ‘Change the number of characters used to specify Market Participant Role Codes in the Market Domain Data’ will now go for decision following the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) decision for Change Request (CR) CR041 ‘Change the format of Market Participant Role Code from Char(1) to Char(2)’.

CR041 was issued for impact assessment on 10 January 2024 and will close on 24 January 2024.

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View Impact of MHHS Programme Change Freeze on BSC Changes

Impact of MHHS Programme Change Freeze on BSC Changes

The Market Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme has implemented a Programme Change Freeze. This means that any BSC Changes that require changes to the MHHS design or MHHS code drafting (via a MHHS Change Request) are likely to have their implementation postponed. 

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View Enhancing our customer enquiry processes using Elexon Support

Enhancing our customer enquiry processes using Elexon Support

In our recent customer feedback survey, a number of customers expressed the need for a more efficient and streamlined process to submit and track enquiries and concerns related to the BSC and its services.

We’ve taken this feedback on board and have been working on an enquiry management tool called Elexon Support. Elexon Support will provide you with a centralised platform to easily manage your interactions with us.

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View Approval of CP1574. CP1575 and CP1576 for implementation on 2 November 2023

Approval of CP1574. CP1575 and CP1576 for implementation on 2 November 2023

On 6 June 2023 the Supplier Volume Allocation Group (SVG) approved CP1574 ‘Improving the use of the D0215 data flow in the relevant industry processes and the Imbalance Settlement Group (ISG) approved CP1575 ‘Permitting the use of busbar voltage transformers within metering Codes of Practice 1 and 2’ for implementation on 2 November 2023 as part of the standard November 2023 BSC Release.

On 8 June 2023 the BSC Panel approved CP1576 ‘New Interconnector Fuel Type Category: Viking Link’ for implementation on 2 November 2023 as part of the standard November 2023 BSC Release.

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View Watch webinar about Modification P395: Aligning BSC Reporting with EMR Regulations

Webinar about Modification P395: Aligning BSC Reporting with EMR Regulations

Elexon will implement Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Modification P395 ‘Aligning BSC Reporting with EMR Regulations – an enduring solution’ on 2 November as part of the November 2023 BSC Release.

We hosted a webinar on 21 September 2023 to explain the changes.

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View Highest number of BSC changes implemented in one year since 2009

Highest number of BSC changes implemented in one year since 2009

Source: Elexon Corporate Website
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View Digital Code upgraded with new features

Digital Code upgraded with new features

We have upgraded the Digital Code with some additional features to help you find the information you need from the BSC.

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View Video: BSC Change on their updated ways of working

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.

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