This page sets out the different Release information for each of the releases that are schedule for 2023. The page includes information for Standard Releases, which take place three times per year; Non-Standard Releases, which are scheduled for Regulatory driven changes; and Special Releases which have a recommended Implementation Date of [five] Working Days following Ofgem approval.
February 2023 Release
Implementation date
The approved date for this release is 23 February 2023.
Approved amendments
You can find the approved amendments for each document for each change on the relevant change page. We also publish Conformed Versions of documents on the Changes Awaiting Implementation webpage, which include amendments to the documents for all approved changes (and not just this Release).
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
- P376: ‘Utilising a Baselining Methodology to set Physical Notifications’
- P419: ‘Extension of P383 to include non-final Demand’
- P427:Publication of Performance Assurance Parties’ impact on Settlement Risk
- P428: ‘Correction to P376 Legal Text’
- CP1569:‘Amendments to the IDD documentation to align with SAA migration’
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CP1573 ‘Amendments to the IDD Pt 1 Spreadsheet, SVA DC and REC EMAR Data Specification for P376’
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P450 ‘Housekeeping and making the BSC gender neutral’
Impact on BSC Systems
- P376 impacts SAA
- P419 impacts SVAA
Industry Testing Plan
Configurable Items impacted by this Release
Certain documents (in accordance with the Baseline Statement) are approved when the change is approved. Others; following approval of the change, are drafted and approved as part of the implementation phase.
All documents on the Baseline Statement are issued for industry consultation or comment and approved by the BSC Panel or Panel Sub-Committee.
Impact of documentation
You can see a complete list of BSC documents impacted by the February 2023 Standard Release in the Document Impact Matrix.
June 2023 Standard Release
Implementation date
The approved Implementation Date for this Release is 29 June 2023.
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
Configurable Items impacted by this Release
Certain documents (in accordance with the Baseline Statement are approved when the change is approved. Others following approval of the change, are drafted and approved as part of the Implementation Phase.
All documents on the Baseline Statement are issued for industry consultation or comment and approved by the BSC Panel or a Panel Sub-Committee.
Impact of documentation
The Document Impact Matrix lists all impacted configurable Items and other documents.
November 2023 Standard Release
Implementation date
The approved Implementation Date for this Release is 2 November 2023.
Scope of the Release
The following changes are in scope:
Approved Changes
Impact on BSC Systems
- P395 impacts SAA and SVAA
Configurable Items impacted by this Release
Certain documents (in accordance with the Baseline Statement are approved when the change is approved. Others following approval of the change, are drafted and approved as part of the Implementation Phase.
All documents on the Baseline Statement are issued for industry consultation or comment and approved by the BSC Panel or a Panel Sub-Committee.
Impact of documentation
The Document Impact Matrix lists all impacted configurable Items and other documents.
