List of homepage news articles
This page lists all of the news articles we have produced over the last year. Any news articles older than 1 year are removed from the website as they will have concluded their designated lifecycle. Please contact us if you are looking for specific information on any subjects we have covered.
Changes to the Elexon Portal’s password policy
From 27 February we are introducing changes to the password policy for using the Elexon Portal, which provides operational Balancing and Settlement Code data.
Update on Project TERRE and our plans for Industry Testing
Elexon is supporting National Grid Electricity System Operator (National Grid ESO) to fulfil its responsibilities for Project TERRE (Trans European Replacement Reserves Exchange).
New arrangements for radio teleswitch service solution
Elexon has agreed contractual arrangements with Energy Networks Association (ENA) to allow operational cost recovery for the radio teleswitch service (RTS) within the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) charging arrangements from 1 April 2020.
Streamlining the BSC and improving protection for Trading Parties
On 27 February, Elexon implemented seven changes to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) as part of the February 2020 BSC release.
300th meeting of the Balancing and Settlement Code Panel
Today (12 March) is the 300th meeting of the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) Panel, almost 20 years on from its first meeting on 18 August 2000.
Temporary closure of our office to manage impact of coronavirus
To help manage the impact of the coronavirus, Elexon’s senior management team has decided to close our office from today (Monday 16 March) until further notice.
New Business Plan continues support for industry and Settlement accuracy
Today Elexon has published the final version of its 2020/21 Business Plan. The industry and the BSC Panel previously commented on the plan and these comments are reflected in the final version.
Changes to SAA Settlement Report (SAA-I014)
From the 1 April 2020, Elexon will stop production and cease support of SAA-I014 (V008). BSC Parties who currently receive SAA-I014 (V008) must ensure their systems are updated to receive either SAA-I014 (V009) or (V010).
Message from Mark Bygraves: Supporting Our Customers
A letter from CEO Mark Bygraves about support during these difficult times.
COVID-19: Updated guidance documents on Half Hourly Estimation (V2.1) and Non-Half Hourly Estimation (V2.0)
On Friday 3 April the BSC Performance Assurance Board (PAB) gave urgent approval to two temporary derogations allowing Suppliers to input more accurate estimates into our Settlement system during COVID-19