Modification to Standard Licence Condition (SLC) 31E of the electricity distribution licence

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We propose that reporting to Ofgem continue until the process for reporting to the Market Facilitator is established, which we anticipate will be from April 2027. We are seeking views on the proposed licence modifications, the future role of procurement statements and reports, and the alignment of data reporting responsibilities with the Market Facilitator. This non-statutory consultation will be open until 20 April 2026 and will inform a statutory consultation planned for June 2026, with a final decision expected in August 2026. ## Who should respond * network operators * market facilitator * system operators * flexibility service providers ## How to respond Submit your response by 20 April 2026 by emailing [flexibility@ofgem.gov.uk](https://flexibility@ofgem.gov.uk ). ## Consultation documents [Modification to Standard Licence Condition 31E of the Electricity Distribution Licence (Removal of reporting requirements) [PDF, 360.22KB]](/sites/default/files/2026-03/Modification%20to%20Standard%20Licence%20Condition%2031E%20of%20the%20Electricity%20Distribution%20Licence%20%28Removal%20of%20reporting%20requirements%29.pdf) Get emails about this page [Print this page](/consultation/modification-standard-licence-condition-slc-31e-electricity-distribution-licence) ### Share the page * [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/modification-standard-licence-condition-slc-31e-electricity-distribution-licence) * [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Modification%20to%20Standard%20Licence%20Condition%20%28SLC%29%2031E%20of%20the%20electricity%20distribution%20licence&url=https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/modification-standard-licence-condition-slc-31e-electricity-distribution-licence) * [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/modification-standard-licence-condition-slc-31e-electricity-distribution-licence) Close Notify me Would you like to be kept up to date with *Modification to Standard Licence Condition (SLC) 31E of the electricity distribution licence*? subscribe to notifications: Email [](/ "Home") ### Subscribe to receive our latest news and communications [Subscribe now](https://email.ofgem.gov.uk/p/1QCB-1GX5/subscribe) ## Contact us * [Contact us](/about-us/get-in-touch/contact-us) * [Publications](/publications) * [Schemes register](/log-your-scheme-register) * [Electronic public register](https://epr.ofgem.gov.uk/) ## Other * [Cookies](/cookies) * [Ofgem privacy policy](/ofgem-privacy-policy) * [Website accessibility](/website-accessibility) * [© Ofgem 2026](/c-ofgem-2026) Follow us * [X](https://x.com/ofgem) * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofgem) * [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ofgem) Close