Change Consultations
This page lists all Change Consultations which are opened when we need to obtain feedback from the industry on potential Modifications, Change Proposals and Issues. The page also includes Change Consultations which have ceased to be active as they have reached their closed date.
Please note that we publish Change Proposal Consultations (CPCs) when communicating consultations for Change Proposals. Change Proposal Consultations highlight change information and Impact Assessment responses.
List of Change Consultations
Second Implementation Consultation for P466: BSC Section N Modernisation
The Authority have sent us a Direction triggering Paragraph 2.11.18 of BSC Section F, this sets out that Ofgem may direct the BSC Panel to consult on a revised proposed Implementation Date for a Modification. This is due to the Authority considering that the proposed Implementation Date and the previously revised Implementation Date is, or may no longer be, appropriate or might otherwise prevent Ofgem from making a decision.
P444 Send Back Consultation
This is the P444 ‘Compensation for Virtual Lead Party actions in the Balancing Mechanism’ Send Back Consultation, which Elexon is issuing for industry consultation on behalf of the BSC Panel. The purpose of this consultation is to invite BSC Parties and other interested parties to provide their views on the outcomes of the P444 Send Back process. It includes a summary of the additional work undertaken by Elexon and the Workgroup.
P481 Report Phase Consultation Enabling Elexon to be the Market Facilitator Delivery Body
P481 seeks to extend Elexon’s vires to take up the role of Market Facilitator Delivery Body, to implement Ofgem’s decision published on 29 July 2024.
P481 was raised by Association of Decentralised Energy (ADE) on 12 September 2024 after BSC Panel Designated ADE to raise this Modification.
P472 Report Phase Consultation on Amendment to provisions for Parties to bring claims against BSC Agents in BSC Section E
P472 seeks to amend BSC Section E ‘BSC Agents’ to allow Elexon to remove the requirement for Parties to be able to bring claims against BSC Agents where Elexon believes there would be value in doing so and only where the Panel agrees.
Request for Information – MHHS changes to Guidance Notes and Simple Guides
We invite industry feedback on Elexon’s approach to updating the Guidance Notes and Simple Guides.
P478 Authority Led SCR Consultation relating to the Implementation of MHHS Arrangements
This Modification proposes changes to the BSC to enable the Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) arrangements.
P477 Data Protection Provisions for Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement
The purpose of this Modification is to address the need for personal information sharing in the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), once the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) arrangements are operational.
Under the current settlement arrangements Elexon receives meter volume data that is aggregated, meaning that this does not constitute personal data. The BSC currently does not include anything other than generic data protection provisions that require Parties to comply with data protections laws.
Once the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) operating model is in place, and BSC Parties (specifically Suppliers and Distribution System Operators (DSOs)) will be required to submit personal data to BSC central systems, these provisions will no longer be fit for purpose. The personal data will include MPAN Core data, MPAN address and Meter ID data.
Data protections laws create certain obligations in this scenario, including a requirement for there to be a written contract setting out the basis on which that personal data may be processed. In addition, data protection laws require that written contract to include certain provisions that are specified in the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In order to remain compliant with data protection laws, the BSC needs to include provisions that set out the terms on which this personal data is being shared.
P463 Report Phase Consultation on Introducing a Standard Change Process
P463 seeks to introduce a new change process – a ‘Standard Change’ process – into the BSC arrangements that would allow for certain, low risk, predictable and repeatable pre-authorised changes to be implemented without following the existing Change Proposal or Modification procedures. This should reduce the burden on industry and Elexon; allowing them to focus on higher value activities.
P476 Report Phase Consultation on Exemption from MHHS Requirements for Smart Market Segment Supplier Qualification
P476 seeks to allow the Performance Assurance Board to have the authority to exempt Suppliers from Smart Segment Qualification obligations. This would allow a Supplier operating in the advanced market segment (that does not have the system, processes or controls in place to meet these obligations) without a specific cost associated to be exempted from Design, Test and Build.
P475 Report Phase Consultation on Allowing All Storage Sites to set and fix their own Production/Consumption Flags
The purpose of this Modification is to address the issue of storage BM Units flipping between Production (P) and Consumption (C) statuses. This flipping leads to significant financial challenges for parties managing large storage units. The proposal seeks to allow storage BM Units to fix their P/C status, thereby mitigating these challenges.