BSC Procedures (BSCPs)

The purpose and scope of this BSCP is to enable Third Party Generators to centrally register Third Party Generating Plant (typically embedded generators) such that the Exports of such Third Party Generating Plant can be traded in the Balancing Mechanism without having to go through a Licensed Supplier.

This BSCP defines the key interfaces, interdependencies and timetable for the CVA Qualification Testing for Parties and Party Agents as required by Section O of the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), and the Communication Requirements Document.

The purpose of this BSCP is to enable the submission of Energy Contract Volume Notifications (ECVNs) and Metered Volume Reallocation Notifications (MVRNs) to the Energy Contract Volume Aggregation Agent (ECVAA). It describes the process for submitting notifications, and replacing previously submitted notifications.

This BSCP defines the process for submission of Aggregation Rules by Parties to the Central Data Collection Agent (CDCA) for Volume Allocation Units as defined in Section R of the Code. This BSCP describes the key interfaces and timetable responsibilities for interested parties.

This BSC Procedure (BSCP) defines the procedure by which Line Loss Factor (LLF) methodologies submitted by Licensed Distribution System Operators (LDSOs, including Host LDSOs and Embedded LDSOs) are reviewed by BSCCo, presented to the Panel for approval and, where appropriate, reported to the Performance Assurance Board (PAB).