Issue 107 ‘Review of BSC Section N’

The first Workgroup meeting was held on 6 June 2023. The Workgroup considered the background to Issue 107 and the changes required to BSC Section N.

A consultation was issued on 23 June 2023 with responses invited by 14 July 2023, to seek industry views on two options for Confirmation Notices proposed by the Workgroup. There were six responses received, with the majority stating a preference for a single bill approach. 

The Issue 107 Issue Report was tabled at the BSC Panel meeting on 10 August 2023.

Issue 107 was raised by Elexon on 5 May 2023.

Due to BSC Section N ‘Clearing, Invoicing & Payment’ being written over 20 years ago, it is believed that some sections within it may now be redundant and no longer align with modern ways of working (e.g. invoicing and banking practices). This results in some inefficiencies, unnecessary rules and constraints that prevent opportunities and additional benefits from being sought and realised.

A key component of the approved Elexon strategy is digitisation. This includes the possibility of replacing/updating the existing FAA systems. It would seem the right time for a review of BSC Section N which could identify potential opportunities that could streamline processes and improve efficiencies at the same time for the benefit of BSC Parties.

This Issue would review BSC Section N to identify which areas and associated processes are currently pain points experienced by the Industry. It would identify solutions to address these to improve efficiency and the user experience for these processes.

You can join the Issue 107 Workgroup as a voting member, a non-voting member or be added to the Workgroup mailing list. To sign-up, please complete the Modification and Issue Workgroup sign-up form.