DCC Review Phase 2: Determination of Allowed Revenue

DCC Review Phase 2: Determination of Allowed Revenue | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: DCC Review Phase 2: Determination of Allowed Revenue Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 12 December 2024 Closed date: 7 February 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Metering Subtopic: Data Communications Company (DCC), Smart meters Decision: DCC Review Phase 2: Determination of Allowed Revenue - conclusions Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are reviewing the regulatory framework for the Data Communications Company (DCC). This is to put in place new arrangements following the expiry of the Smart Meter Communication Licence in 2027. This consultation focuses on the design of the future cost control arrangements. Who should respond We want to hear views from anyone who has an interest in smart metering. We welcome responses from Data Communications Company (DCC) customers, include including energy suppliers, distribution network operators, customer groups and other current or potential future users of the DCC network. Background DCC is responsible for operating a secure national communications network for smart metering in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). It currently operates under the Smart Meter Communication Licence. We are reviewing the licence arrangements. Our progress The first scoping phase of our review focused on forming the principles and desired outcomes the new regulatory model. It ended in August 2023. As part of Phase 2, we have been developing detailed design proposals in 3 areas: governance cost control future role of DCC Our proposals We are consulting on developing a new design for an ex-ante cost control framework. This will be implemented for DCC under the Successor Licence. We are also proposing a transition towards ex-ante business planning under the current licence. Why your views matter Your feedback is valuable and will help us develop the future regulation for DDC. Your views on this consultation will help shape the future DCC cost control framework. How to respond Please send your feedback to dccregulation@ofgem.gov.uk by 6 February 2025. You can send a PDF (pdf), Word (doc) or Excel (xls) document as part of your response. We also have an online event on 21 January 2025 explaining our proposals in more detail, with a focus on setting up a new Customer Challenge Group. Register your interest by emailing us. Main document DCC Review: Phase 2 - Process for Determination of Allowed Revenue (consultation) [PDF, 1.04MB] Subsidiary documents Invitation to a stakeholder workshop [PDF, 77.10KB] Response documents Alt HAN Co response [PDF, 190.83KB] Centrica response [PDF, 149.96KB] DCC response [PDF, 1.49MB] E.On response [PDF, 225.74KB] EDF response [PDF, 2.16MB] Energy UK response [PDF, 121.37KB] ENWL response [PDF, 263.96KB] Octopus response [PDF, 228.33KB] OVO response [PDF, 248.54KB] Scottish Power response [PDF, 263.15KB] SEC Panel response [PDF, 193.37KB] Utilita response [PDF, 101.38KB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close