This modification is currently on hold. SECAS and the Proposer are awaiting the outcome of the DCC Future Services Management (FSM) initial workgroup sessions in April 2024 and plan submission in May 2024.
What is the issue?
Currently, there is no approach allowing Smart Energy Code (SEC) Parties and the Data Communications Company (DCC) to share information on known issues with Devices, or their compatibility, (except Communications Hubs) except via open forums, due to the commercially sensitive information surrounding the Devices. Though some Suppliers may have information to support the resolution of some Device issues, there is no accessible means to share such information across the industry. Consequently, the lack of an industry approach to tackling issues and defects posed by Devices and Device Model Combinations (DMC) means that issue fixes are slow for the end energy consumer.
What is the solution?
The Proposed Solution is for the DCC to develop and maintain a standalone database where an issue, defect or unusual Device behaviour can be recorded. This database will be initially populated with information that has already been gathered and is being held in the DCC Service Management System (DSMS) around Communications Hub issues and fixes.
The solution will require a disclaimer on the database as per the legal advice to ensure that those who view the database do not make assumptions about Device manufacturers from the information available.
Who is impacted?
Large Suppliers
Small Suppliers
Network Operators
Other SEC Parties
DCC
What SEC documents are affected?
SEC Section H 'DCC Services'
Timeline
20Jul2020
Draft Proposal Raised
28Jul2020
Present to CSC for Initial discussion
25Aug2020
Present update to CSC
25Aug2020
Present to CSC for recommendation
11Sep2020
Panel converts DP to MP
04Nov2020
Present to Working Group for discussion
03Mar2021
Present solution option findings to Working Group
05May2021
Present to Working Group for discussion
05Oct2021
Present to Operations Group
25Mar2022
DCC Preliminary Assessment requested
27May2022
DCC Preliminary Assessment returned
29Jul2022
to
05Aug2022
Legal clarifications sought
07Sep2022
Modification discussed with Working Group
Modification documents
Annex D - MP137 Refinement Consultation responses (CLEAR)
This is the February 2024 SEC Modifications Working Group meeting, where we will be discussing: MP247 'Future Dating of Service Requests for SMETS1 Devices' MP263 'Improving transparency of DCC indicative
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