BSCP128 – Production, Submission, Audit and Approval of Line Loss Factors

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).

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).

It also defines the procedure by which LLF values submitted by LDSOs are audited by BSCCo, presented to the Panel for approval and provided to the Central Data Collection Agent (CDCA) or the Supplier Volume Allocation Agent (SVAA) for use in Settlement (they are also made available to Half Hourly Data Aggregators (HHDAs) for use in Settlement). The results of this audit are reported to the PAB.

This BSCP also describes the key interfaces and timetable and responsibilities for the main parties involved.