ElectraLink Update on DCUSA Activities
Charging Methodology CP Summary
Status
CDCM
EDCM
CCCM
WG: Pre Consultation
10 (DCP 133, 159, 160,
161, 165, 178, 179)
1 (DCP 138)
1 (DCP 172)
WG: Consultation
1 (DCP 158)
WG: Post
Consultation
5 ( DCP 137, 123, 117,
168, 169, 173, 174, 180)
Billing
3 (DCP 162, 166,
167)
Change Report
Voting
Awaiting Consent
Approved: Awaiting
Implementation
1 (DCP 118)
5 (DCP 142, 144,
146, 147, 148)
Approved:
Implemented
10 (DCP 130, 126, 131,
132, 134, 136, 150, 163,
128, 129)
1(DCP 152)
Rejected
1 (DCP 164)
1 (DCP 139)
Total
28
3
1 (DCP 140)
4 (DCP 141, 145,
143, 149)
5
9
Charging Methodology CPs: Definition Stage
DCP
Title
Status
DCP 117
Treatment of ‘Load related new connections & reinforcement
(net of contributions)’ in the Price Control
Working Group considering
progression routes for the CP
DCP 123
Revenue Matching Methodology Change
Awaiting consultancy support
DCP 133
500 MW network common model for CDCM input
Impact analysis to be completed in
January 2014
DCP 137
Introduction of locational tariffs for the export from HV
generators in areas identified as generation dominated.
Awaiting consultancy support
DCP 138
Implementation of alternative network use factor (NUF)
calculation method in EDCM
Awaiting Ofgem decision on
Network Use Factor proposals
DCP 158
DNO DUoS re EDNOs
Consultation responses due 7
October 2013
DCP 159
Volumes data in the CDCM
Awaiting consultancy support
Charging Methodology CPs: Definition Stage
DCP
Title
Status
DCP 160
Non-Half Hourly (NHH) Notional Capacity
Awaiting outcome of DCP 165
before progressing
DCP 161
Excess Capacity Charges
DCP 162
Working Group is drafting a
consultation which will be issued
shortly
Non-Secure Connections in the Common Connections Charging Consultation closes 4 October 2013
Methodology
DCP 165
Voltage Level Approach to Unit Charges in the CDCM
Awaiting outcome of DCP 179
before determining how to progress
DCP 166
Additional text for the DNO Common Connection Charging
Methodology to provide clarity where a customer requests a
supply voltage in excess of the ‘minimum scheme’ for the
capacity requested.
Additional examples for the Common Connection Charging
Methodology to illustrate ‘remote reinforcement and remote
reconfiguration’
Consultation closes 4 October 2013
The Administration of Use of System charges relating to
connections from Embedded Distribution Network Operator
(EDNO) systems to Unmetered Supplies (UMS) for LA
customers.
Working Group is reviewing the
consultation responses and
determining how to progress
DCP 167
DCP 168
Consultation closes 4 October 2013
Charging Methodology CPs: Definition Stage
DCP
Title
Status
DCP 169
Seasonal Time of Day (SToD) HH Metered Tariffs in the CDCM
Awaiting the progression of DCP
123
DCP 172
Clarification of way in which voltage rise is used in determining Working Group drafting consultation
the New Network Capacity
document
DCP 173
Retrospective changes of Tariff (LLFC / Unique Identifier)
The Working Group will issue a
second consultation on legal text
and progression routes in due
course
Change Report to be issued to the
October Panel
DCP 174
Qualification and application of LV sub-station tariffs
DCP 178
Notification period for change to use of system charges
Working Group drafting consultation
document
DCP 179
Amending the CDCM tariff structure
Awaiting consultancy support
DCP 180
Further reduction in the volatility of Use of System Charges
Consultation closed on 25
September 2013
Charging Methodology CPs: Implemented
DCP
Title
Status
DCP 142
Using D2021 for all invoices/credit notes if it is used at all
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 144
Prohibiting rounding of HH data
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 146
HH invoice runs
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 147
Preventing UoS invoices containing non-UoS elements
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 148
Rebilling to be done via credit/rebill
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 171
Housekeeping re Black Yellow Green
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 177
Housekeeping change relating to DCP 127 to allow Gas
Suppliers accession to DCUSA
Implemented 1 October 2013
DCP 184
Housekeeping change following implementation of DCP127
Implemented 1 October 2013
Charging Methodology CPs: Approved
DCP
Title
Status
DCP 118
Allocation of EHV Costs in the CDCM Price Disaggregation Model
Approved for 1 April 2014
Implementation
Charging Methodology CPs: Rejected
DCP
Title
Status
DCP 164
Review of the change process for Use of System methodology
changes
Voting closed 8 August 2013
DCUSA Deadlines
Consultations:
–
DCP 158 - DNO DUoS re EDNOs – closes 7 October 2013
– DCP 162 - Non-Secure Connections in the Common Connections Charging
Methodology – closes 3 October 2013
– DCP 166 - Additional text for the DNO Common Connection Charging
Methodology to provide clarity where a customer requests a supply voltage
in excess of the ‘minimum scheme’ for the capacity requested – closes 3
October 2013
– DCP 167 - Additional examples for the Common Connection Charging
Methodology to illustrate ‘remote reinforcement and remote reconfiguration –
closes 3 October 2013
New Change Proposals:
– October DCUSA Panel paper deadline: 9 October 2013
DCUSA Contacts
Charging Methodology CPs and DCMF/DCMF MIG
– Michael Walls michael.walls@electralink.co.uk
– Roz Timperley rosalind.timperley@electralink.co.uk
DCUSA CPs, CCCM CPs and DCUSA SIG
– Claire Hynes claire.hynes@electralink.co.uk
Telephone – 0207 432 3011