2017 Modifications

The Distribution Code requires two minor modifications to DOC5 and DOC7 to ensure it is compliant with the EU Network Code “Transmission System Operation Guidelines” (TSOG).

The TSOG is expected to enter into force in early 2017 and some parts of it are effective immediately. These draft changes are intended to ensure compliance with the TSOG on its entry into force. This consultation sets out the reasons and justification for the two minor modifications.

The Code Administrator proposed changes to the DCode to accomodate the requirements of the TSOG and these proposals were submitted to the DCRP at the Panel meeting on 8/12/17. The Panel agree with the proposals and requested that the proposals proceed to public consultation. The consltation closed 03/02/2017. Subsequently a Report to Authority was submitted on 10/03/1 seeking approval to make the neccessar changes to the DCode.

On the 28/04/2017 the Authority published its decision and approve the modification. The modification was implemented on 01/05/2017.

DCRP Consultation Pack

The Report to Authority

Authority Decision Letter

As part of its third Code Governance Review, Ofgem is seeking to introduce more flexibility to the GB Distribution Code (DCode) modifications process following a Significant Code Review (SCR). The proposed changes include three routes for progressing an SCR’s conclusions, with potential allowance to move between the processes. DCRP/17/02 seeks to align the DCode and the DCode’s Constitution and Rules with the licence changes made by Ofgem to deliver these new processes.

Proposals were submitted by the Code Administrator to the DCRP at the Panel meeting on 8/12/16. The Panel agreed for the proposals to be circulated for public consultation. Public Consultation closed 7/2/17. Subsequently a Report to Authority was submitted on 10/03/17.

On the 31/03/17 the Authority published its decision and approve the modification. The modification was implemented on 01/04/17.

DCRP Consultation Pack

The Report to Authority

Authority Decision

Letter