This was implemented in the June 2023 SEC Release.
What is the issue?
The DCC is required to provide several reports on failures in the Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS) 2+ Post Commissioning process to DCC Users, the Smart Energy Code (SEC) Panel, each Communication Service Provider (CSP), and other Industry Parties. However, some scenarios whereby a Device may be successfully Commissioned could be defined as having failed under the current criteria set out in the SEC.
Failures in the Post Commissioning process are therefore being over-reported to a significant degree, resulting in time and resources being wasted on ‘false positive’ cases and diverting focus from genuine issues.
What is the solution?
The Proposed Solution is to remove the successful execution of Certificate-related Service Requests as a criterion for meeting Post Commissioning Obligations. This data will still be captured in the updated reporting suite, which will show the Certificate health of all Commissioned Devices throughout their lifespan.
Who is impacted?
DCC
Large Suppliers
Small Suppliers
What SEC documents are affected?
SEC Appendix AC ‘Inventory, Enrolment and Withdrawal Procedures’
Timeline
17Sep2021
Draft Proposal raised
21Dec2021
Converted to Modification Proposal
02Mar2022
Modification discussed with Working Group
02Nov2022
Modification discussed with Working Group
07Nov2022
to
28Nov2022
Refinement Consultation
20Dec2022
Modification approved for progression to the Report Phase
This is the May 2024 SEC Modifications Working Group meeting, where we will be discussing: MP235 'Enhanced Meter Data Access for Other Users' Please see the meeting documentation here:
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