Decision on the continuation of the Smart Meter Communication Licence and the rate of Shared Service Charge and Baseline Margin
Summary
Ofgem decides on the continuation of the Smart Meter Communication Licence and the rate of Shared Cost Allocation for the period to licence expiry in 2027.
Why it matters
Bridge decisions keeping the current DCC licence running smoothly through to the Successor Licence handover. Shared Cost Allocation is the formula by which DCC costs are split between user types. Mechanical, but the split affects how much each supplier pays.
Areas affected
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Decision on the continuation of the Smart Meter Communication Licence and the rate of Shared Service Charge and Baseline Margin | 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: Decision on the continuation of the Smart Meter Communication Licence and the rate of Shared Service Charge and Baseline Margin Publication type: Decision Publication date: 20 September 2024 Topic: Metering Subtopic: Data Communications Company (DCC), Smart meters Print this page Related links DCC Price Control consultation: Regulatory Year 2022/23 DCC review: Phase 1 Decision DCC review: Process for appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are reviewing the regulatory arrangements for the Data Communications Company (DCC). DCC operates under the Smart Meter Communication Licence, which is set to expire in September 2025. As part of our work on designing and transitioning to a new regulatory framework, we consulted on options for a Licence extension to balance the pace of implementation with risks of disruption. In August 2023 we concluded that an extension of 12-36 months would likely be needed. In November 2023 we consulted on proposals to alter the levels of DCC’s Baseline Margin and Shared Service Charge as part of our Price Control submission for the Regulatory Year 2022/23. This document set out our decisions on: the duration of the Additional Licence Term for which the Licence should be continued under Part 1 section C of the Licence. This follows our consultation with the Licensee (Smart DCC Ltd) in July 2024 the revised levels of Baseline Margin and Shared Service Charge from 1 April 2025. This follows our November 2023 price control consultation and consideration of additional evidence submitted by DCC and DCC Shareholder Alongside this document we publish notice of our determination of the continuation of the Licence. Main document Decision on the continuation of the Smart Meter Communication Licence and the rate of Shared Service Charge and Baseline Margin [PDF, 310.69KB] Subsidiary documents Notice of Determination of Continuation of the Smart Meter Communication Licence [PDF, 112.07KB] Print this page Related links DCC Price Control consultation: Regulatory Year 2022/23 DCC review: Phase 1 Decision DCC review: Process for appointing the Successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close