MP186 Section D Review (2020): further enhancements

In October 2020, the Smart Energy Code (SEC) Panel agreed to the Smart Energy Code Administrator and Secretariat (SECAS) carrying out an end-to-end review of the SEC modification framework. Several areas were investigated to identify any improvements that could be made.

Most of the recommendations from this SEC Section D Review could be implemented within the current wording of SEC Section D. However, a few of its recommendations will require changes to SEC Section D to deliver. This modification was raised to progress these changes further.

The Proposed Solution is to address each of the recommendations made by the SEC Section D review (2020) requiring a Modification Proposal. This includes the recommendation to holistically update SEC Section D to ensure it is fully clear and structured in the most effective manner. These changes will improve the efficiency and transparency of the process, as well as aligning the SEC to match current working practices. The solutions for each recommendation made by the review requiring a modification are detailed within the Modification Report.

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Section A ‘Definitions and Interpretation’
Section C 'Governance'
Section D 'Modification Process'
Section G 'Security'
Section L 'Smart Metering Key Infrastructure and DCC Key Infrastructure'