Issue 104 ‘Extending RTS Cost Recovery Arrangements’

The BBC have advised the ENA that the operational costs for the RTS are rising primarily due to increases in the cost of electricity needed to power the Long Wave Radio transmitters (as advised by the BBC). It’s worth noting that due to its strict internal financial governance controls, the BBC are not permitted to make a profit on, nor subside any of the costs of providing the RTS service. 

Whilst suppliers are continuing the rollout of Smart Meters, there is a need to extend and utilise RTS to ensure that customers using Load Switching devices can continue to be supported until a Smart metering solution, or alternative proposals, are installed. Any Supplier can gain customers with Teleswitch metering arrangements.
Without the RTS service operating, and without an alternative solution, it is highly likely that the way in which existing Radio Teleswitched equipment operates will become very unpredictable, and in extreme cases, some consumers could lose hot water and heating functionality.

The Issue 104 Issue Report was tabled at the BSC Panel meeting on 12 January 2023.

The final Issue 104 Workgroup Meeting was held on 14 December 2022. The Workgroup discussed Issue 104 conclusions and recommendations.

The first Issue 104 Workgroup Meeting was held on 16 November 2022. The Workgroup discussed the Terms of Reference.

Issue 104 was raised by Elexon on 26 October 2022.