On 7 May 2024, the Supplier Volume Allocation Group (SVG) and Imbalance Settlement Group (ISG) approved BSC Change Proposal (CP) CP1594 ‘Creating an Approval Process for New and Legacy Communication Types’ for implementation on 27 June 2024 as part of the standard June 2024 Release. Read more
AMO Gemserv
Notice of Implementation: R0150 – On-Site Aggregation as a Method to Facilitate Third Party Access (BSC P455)
On 08 May 2024, the Metering Expert Panel voted to approve Change Proposal R0150 – Onsite Aggregation as a Method to Facilitate Third Party Access (BSC P455), subject to BSC Modification P455 being approved. Read more
Central Products List (CPL) Version v3.004 01/05/2024 now published on SEC Website
Please note, Version 3.004 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.
Change Summary
- One SMETS2 GSME and three SMETS1 PPMIDs added.
SEC Section F2.9 ‘Publication and Use by the DCC’
Subject to the requirements of the CPL Requirements Document, the DCC shall, from time to time, use and rely upon the Central Products List most recently received by the DCC from the Panel at that time, provided that the DCC shall be allowed up to 24 hours from receipt to make any modifications to the Smart Metering Inventory that are necessary to reflect the updated Central Products List.
As per the above, SEC Section F2.9 is now in effect.
Code Roadmap Relaunch
The REC are pleased to announce the refreshed version of the REC Code Roadmap is now available. It presents the priority work items that the REC Code Manager is delivering now and in the near future that are resulting, or could result, in changes to the REC.
Sandbox and Derogation Update
At the Performance Assurance Board (PAB) meeting held on 30 April 2024, the REC Change Management Team presented an update on R0152 – Revision to the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP) progress. The PAB agreed the following:
SSC Briefing – Security Alert
Please see below an SSC Briefing Note alerting smart metering parties and organisations to NCSC advice to take immediate action to mitigate against vulnerabilities affecting Cisco devices, running Adaptive Security Applicant (ASA) & Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) software.
Kirsty Gascoyne – New Budgetary Officer
We’re thrilled to introduce Kirsty, our new Budgetary Officer, to the committee! With over 12 years of industry expertise, Kirsty brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, having dedicated the last seven years to SMS PLC’s installation division in the domestic sector. Read more
Nicholas Parton – New Committee Member
With over two decades of experience in the gas industry, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. His journey began with an apprenticeship in natural gas, and since then, he’s installed a wide array of gas central heating systems across the UK. Nick’s passion for mentoring apprentices has also played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professionals in the field.
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Central Products List (CPL) Version v3.003 25/04/2024 now published on SEC Website
Please note, Version 3.003 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available.
SEC Working Group 01 May 2024
SEC’s next monthly Working Group meeting will be on 1 May 2024, starting at 10:00.