List of BSC Issues

Many domestic customers are installing solar photovoltaics (PV) in their homes, allowing them to both consume the energy generated and export excess energy to the grid. However, the current Boundary Point Settlement metering system measures electricity Import and Export on an instantaneous basis. This means that even if a household generates and consumes equal amounts of energy over a period, they can still incur charges due to momentary imbalances between generation and consumption. As a result, customers may face higher bills and complexities in energy management. The current system also poses challenges in accurately reflecting the true energy surplus or deficit over a given settlement period.

The contract between Elexon and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) to pass the operational costs for the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) through the BSC as ‘BSC Costs’ is due to expire on 31 March 2024. The BSC pass-through operational costs are currently circa £5 million and there are circa 1 million RTS devices (Radio Teleswitches and Radio Telemeters) in use.

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

The Credit Committee has requested that Elexon review the Credit Cover arrangements with industry experts through an Issue Group. This is in response to key concerns about credit being sufficient to protect the market from Supplier Failure while also not being an onerous burden on market participants. 

Issue 105 was raised to explore the consequential impacts of the P448 Alternative Modification and make a recommendation as to whether further industry change is required.