Allowing different Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) to be appointed to Import and Export Metering Points
Summary
The Export Supplier needs to be able to appoint different MEMs to that of the Import Supplier
Latest update and next planned activity
Date of latest update
Latest Update
17/02/2025 - R0144 has been withdrawn by the Proposer, alongside it's joint BSC Change P459, as they cannot be progressed prior to MHHS. The Proposer will look to re-raise both changes in the future. The adoption window for this withdrawal has closed.
Impacts Overview
Impacted Consumers
Electricity
Domestic
Non-Domestic
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Energy Supplier
Distribution Network Operator
Impacted REC Documents
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
Impacted REC Services
Electricity Enquiry Service (EES)
Electricity Retail Data Service (ERDS)
Other Industry Codes impacted
Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)
Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA)
Smart Energy Code (SEC)
Priority and rationale
High
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
Problem Statement
Export Suppliers may become non-compliant with industry regulations if they are unable to appoint the same MEM as the Import Supplier, for example when the Consumer switches Import Supplier or when the Import Supplier changes the appointed MEM.
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want a competitive Export market so I can get the best rates for the energy I generate. I want clear metering equipment ownership so I can be confident my meter is functional and safe. I want accurate billing from my Export Supplier.
- As an Export Supplier, I want to be able to appoint the MEM that ties in with my commercial strategy.
- As a MEM, I want clear guidance on the responsibilities I have for any metering equipment I am appointed to.
No documents available.
There is currently no Change Plan.
Original submission
Change details
Colette Baldwin - REC Code Manager
17 Aug 2023
Change details
Allowing different Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) to be appointed to Import and Export Metering Points
The current requirement under the BSC and the REC is that the MEMs appointed by the Export Supplier must be the same MEM appointed by the Import Supplier.
When Consumers switch to a new Import Supplier, the Export Supplier may become non-compliant with industry regulations if they are unable to appoint the same MEM as the incumbent Import Supplier. The consequence of this, is that the Export Supplier needs to be able to contract with every MEM in the market, however, they are not obligated to offer contracts to every Supplier.
For DCC adopted Smart Meters, Export Suppliers need to be able to appoint MEMs of their choice to the Export Metering Point.
BSC P459
Impacts
Electricity, Domestic Credit, Microbusiness, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Industrial and Commercial (I&C)
Switching experience, On site experience
It will improve competition in Export Supply arrangements
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
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No details provided
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Electricity Retail Data Service
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Energy Suppliers, Distribution Network Operators
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Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA), Smart Energy Code (SEC)
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Yes
No details provided
Priority & timing
No
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The BSC Modification has set an initial 6 months for development - concluding in March 2024
The BSC P459 modification, and SEC and DCUSA Changes.
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Activity
Proposed solution summary changed to As a Consumer, I want a competitive Export market so I can get the best rates for the energy I generate. I want clear metering equipment ownership so I can be confident my meter is functional and safe. I want acc…
Proposed solution summary changed to As a Consumer, I want a competitive Export market so I can get the best rates for the energy I generate. I want clear metering equipment ownership so I can be confident my meter is functional and safe. I want accurate billing from my Export Supplier.As an Export Supplier, I want to be able to appoint the MEM that ties in with my commercial strategy.As a MEM, I want clear guidance on the responsibilities I have for any metering equipment I am appointed to..
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