Metering Equipment and Asset Metering Equipment shall, save as otherwise provided in the Code, comply with the minimum requirements referred to or set out in the relevant Code of Practice. If for practical and/or financial reasons any Metering Equipment or Metering System, or Asset Metering Equipment or Asset Metering System comprised therein does not meet all or any of the requirements referred to, or set out in the relevant Code of Practice, the Metering Equipment or Metering System, or Asset Metering Equipment or Asset Metering System may be the subject of an application for a Metering Dispensation from that relevant Code of Practice in accordance with this BSCP32 and Section L of the Code.

The relevant Code of Practice in respect of any Metering Equipment or Asset Metering Equipment comprising any Metering System or Asset Metering System shall be determined by reference to Section L of the Code.

This procedure outlines the responsibilities with regard to processing applications for Metering Dispensations, and outlines the timeframes involved. It also details the information required for submission with an application, notifications to Parties and records to be maintained in respect of all Metering Dispensations.

This procedure also sets out the criteria to be used by the Panel, or BSCCo, in considering a Metering Dispensation application and the requirement of the applicant to declare their intended course of action, in writing to the Panel or BSCCo, within a specified timescale following approval of the application.

BSCCo can only make a decision on an application where the Actual Metering Point (AMP) does not coincide with the Defined Metering Point (DMP) and accuracy compensation is to be, or is, applied to the Metering System(s) to meet the overall accuracy limits of error required at the DMP, in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice. The Metering Equipment must comply with the relevant Code of Practice in all other respects. In addition, this only applies where two, or more, Metering Systems are to be, or are, registered separately, in either the Central Meter Registration Service (CMRS) or the Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS), for Settlement purposes and are sharing a connection to the Total System.

Metering Dispensations may be granted on such conditions (if any) as the Panel may deem fit. BSCCo shall not grant a Metering Dispensation on a conditional basis.

This procedure also outlines the responsibilities with regard to validating electrical loss adjustments, where proposed under a site specific Metering Dispensation application or, where proposed when the relevant Code of Practice does not require a Metering Dispensation. It also outlines the timeframes involved. Guidance on standard methods for calculating and compensating for power transformer and cable (or line) losses can be found on the BSC Website.

1.2 Main Users of the Procedure and their Responsibilities

This BSCP is to be used by the following:

The Registrant or intended Registrant of the Metering Equipment.
The applicant(s) for generic Metering Dispensations.
BSCCo, for processing applications and maintaining records of all Metering Dispensations; and if applicable, for endorsing or rejecting Metering Dispensation applications.
The Panel, for endorsing or rejecting Metering Dispensation applications.

1.3 Balancing and Settlement Code Provision

This BSCP should be read in conjunction with the Code and in particular Section L.

This BSCP has been produced in accordance with the provisions of the Code. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BSCP and the Code, the provisions of the Code shall prevail.

1.4 Associated BSC Procedures

This procedure interfaces with the following BSCPs:

BSCP20 Registration of Metering Systems for CVA

BSCP27 Technical Assurance of Half Hourly Metering Systems for Settlement Purposes

BSCP38 Authorisations

BSCP501 Registration of Metering System for Supplier Volume Allocation

BSCP602 SVA Metering System & Asset Metering System Register

1.5 Metering Dispensation Applications

The Registrant of a Metering System or Asset Metering System, or prior to the appointment of a Registrant to a Metering System or Asset Metering System BSCCo acting on behalf of the applicant, may apply for Metering Dispensations that apply specifically to the Metering Equipment in that Metering System or in the case of Asset Metering Equipment apply specifically in that Asset Metering System. In addition the Panel may, on its own initiative or upon the application of a Party or BSCCo, establish Metering Dispensations that apply to any item of Metering Equipment or Asset Metering Equipment.

When making any application, the applicant must allow sufficient time for the approval process to be completed prior to the installation / commissioning of the associated Metering System or Asset Metering System. Applicants may request confidentiality via the application form (BSCP32/4.1). Where the applicant requests confidentiality, it must be clearly stated in the application the information that is considered confidential and the reasons why confidentiality is requested. Where applicable, BSCCo will make available all information necessary for the BSC Panel or its delegated Panel Committees to perform their duties in the technical assessment of the application. This may include any information considered confidential by the applicant. In all cases, the site name, Metering Dispensation number, expiry date (if time limited) and BSC Panel or BSCCo determinations, as applicable, will be made available in the public domain, unless the applicant specifically agrees otherwise with BSCCo.

Applications for the extension of time limited Metering Dispensations should be submitted as soon as the applicant becomes aware that an extension may be required and in any event prior to the termination of the relevant Metering Dispensation. Consideration should be given to the timescales required in order for the Metering Dispensation application to be processed and decided on by the relevant Panel Committee or BSCCo, as applicable. Failure to do so could result in the Metering System or Asset Metering System being non-compliant with the BSC and hence be subject to escalation to the BSC Panel.

In all cases, where the BSCP32/4.1 application form is not adequately or properly completed, BSCCo reserves the right to reject the application at the submission stage and request such information to be provided before the application is progressed further.

1.6 Register of Metering Dispensations

BSCCo shall record the progress of such applications and shall provide the appropriate levels of security for both access to and modification of the contents of such register. BSCCo shall provide such reports from the Metering Dispensation register as the Panel may require. BSCCo will provide the TAA with duplicate copies of all existing Metering Dispensations. BSCCo will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Metering Dispensation register.

1.7 Classification of Metering Dispensations

Metering Dispensations are classified against a number of criteria. Each Metering Dispensation will have an associated term (‘Temporary’ or ‘Lifetime’) and location (‘site specific’ or ‘generic’). Modifications to or extensions of existing Metering Dispensations should be identified as Updates. The Panel may impose conditions on any Metering Dispensations granted. Generic Metering Dispensations apply to specific items of Metering Equipment or Asset Metering Equipment which may be used to form any number of Metering Systems or Asset Metering Systems, subject to the conditions of that Metering Dispensation.

1.8 Notification of CVA Metering Dispensations

BSCCo will notify the Party concerned of the existence of any valid CVA Metering Dispensations during the registration process. In addition, BSCCo will publish and maintain a list of all generic Metering Dispensations on the BSC Website.

1.9 Factors Affecting Metering Dispensations

The Panel, or if applicable BSCCo, shall, in considering an application, take into account location, accuracy, functionality of the proposed Metering Equipment or Asset Metering Equipment and such other factors as they may consider appropriate in relation to the requirements of the relevant Code of Practice.

If it is shown that the applicant failed to seek the views of any Affected party then any Metering Dispensation agreed may be rendered void. Where the applicant fails to receive any response from an Affected party, provided the applicant can prove that it has taken reasonable steps to ensure delivery of notification of its application this shall be sufficient evidence of such notification.

If the Panel believes at any time that relevant circumstances have changed it may withdraw or amend a Metering Dispensation. Where the Metering Dispensation has been approved by BSCCo, and BSCCo believes at any time that relevant circumstances have changed it may withdraw a Metering Dispensation if:

(i) a Metering Dispensation is rendered void; or

(ii) a Metering Dispensation has been agreed for a limited period and such periods have expired; or

(iii) a Metering Dispensation has been agreed on conditions that certain circumstances will subsist and any of such circumstances shall cease to apply,

then the applicant may submit a further application in respect of the subject matter of such Metering Dispensation providing that there has not been any change to the Metering Equipment or Metering System, or Asset Metering Equipment or Asset Metering System, since the original application was made. Otherwise a new application for a Metering Dispensation shall be submitted.

Holders of time limited Metering Dispensations should, before the expiry date of the Metering Dispensation, have carried out one of the following actions:

(iv) Withdrawn the Metering Dispensation; or

(v) Given written confirmation of compliance to BSCCo; or

(vi) Applied for an extension to the Metering Dispensation.

The Panel may instruct the TAA to carry out a targeted visit at any time, in accordance with BSCP27.

2 Acronyms and Definitions

2.1 List of Acronyms

The following is a list of acronyms used in BSCP32:

AMP	Actual Metering Point
AMRS	Asset Meter Registration Service
BSCP	Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure
BSCCo	Balancing and Settlement Code Company
CMRS	Central Meter Registration Service
CoPBLP	BM Units – Change of CVA Primary BM Unit Lead Party (CoPBLP) and Supplier ID Transfer Process
CoP	Code of Practice
DMP	Defined Metering Point
EFD	Effective From Date
ELVA	Electrical Loss Validation Agent
LDSO	Licensed Distribution System Operator
NETSO	National Electricity Transmission System Operator
SMRA	Supplier Meter Registration Agent
SMRS	Supplier Meter Registration Service
TAA	Technical Assurance Agent
WD	Working Day

2.2 List of Definitions

Actual Metering Point	The physical location at which electricity is metered.
Affected parties	For site specific Metering Dispensations, Affected parties may include: customers; NETSO; LDSOs; the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC); and any Party other than the Registrant responsible for Aggregation Rules relating to such Metering Equipment. For generic Metering Dispensations, Affected parties include all BSC Parties.
Appropriate parties	Any person(s) that BSCCo or the Panel considers appropriate for consultation. This may include independent experts such as the Metering Dispensation Review Group (MDRG).
Defined Metering Point	Defined Metering Point means the physical location at which the overall accuracy requirements as stated in the relevant Code of Practice are to be met. The Defined Metering Points are identified in the Codes of Practice and relate to Boundary Points and System Connection Points.
Electrical Loss Validation Agent	The agent who validates the accuracy of electrical loss calculations.

Other terms are defined in the Code.

3 Interface and Timetable Information

3.1 Application for Metering Dispensation (Site Specific – by a Registrant of Metering System, Generic – by a Party)

REF	WHEN	ACTION	FROM	TO	INPUT INFORMATION REQUIRED	MEDIUM
3.1.1	Where appropriate, but before submission of application	Notify and seek endorsement from all Affected parties of intention to apply for a Metering Dispensation from relevant Code of Practice For a site specific Metering Dispensation application where the AMP is not at the DMP and the Registrant needs/wishes to apply electrical loss adjustments to the Metering System or Asset Metering System see Section 3.3	Registrant or Party	Affected parties	Details of site involved and Metering Dispensation being applied for	Fax / Post / Email
3.1.2	As required	Submit application requesting a Metering Dispensation	Registrant or Party	BSCCo	BSCP32/4.1, Application for a Metering Dispensation For a site specific Metering Dispensation application where the AMP is not at the DMP, include the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated¹.	Fax / Post / Email
					Where appropriate include letter of endorsement from Affected parties. Application forms must be signed by a Category R Authorised Person as registered under BSCP38, or include their password and be sent from the Authorised Person’s email address. Please note that all fields must be filled out in form BSCP32/4.1, or the application will not be progressed. Please see the guidance note on the BSC website for details on how to fill out form BSCP32/4.1.
3.1.3	Within 2 WD of 3.1.2	Acknowledge receipt of application Check application for validity and completeness Issue reference number Record application and reference number in register	BSCCo	Registrant or Party	BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation	Fax / Post / Email
3.1.4	Within 5 WD of 3.1.3 where appropriate	Where additional information or clarifications are required for a determination to be reached, request such information from the applicant.	BSCCo	Registrant or Party	Request for specific information	Fax / Post / Email
3.1.5	As required	If request for more information received, provide requested information as agreed between BSCCo and the applicant.	Registrant or Party	BSCCo	Requested information	Fax / Post / Email
3.1.6	Within 2 WD of 3.1.3 or 3.1.5 (as appropriate)	Notify Appropriate parties and request comments	BSCCo	Appropriate parties	BSCP32/4.1, Application for a Metering Dispensation Additional information as appropriate	Fax /Post /Email
3.1.7	Within 10 WD of 3.1.6	Provide comments	Appropriate parties	BSCCo	Requested comments	Fax /Post /Email
3.1.7A	Following 3.1.7	Where the Panel must consider an application under Section L 3.4.2 continue to 3.1.8; or Where BSCCo must consider the application, and it meets the relevant criteria (including being site specific), continue to 3.1.12	BSCCo			Internal process
3.1.8	At least 6 WD prior to Panel meeting considering the application	Prepare and submit Panel paper for consideration (including, where relevant for a site specific Metering Dispensation application, the ELVA’s view on any proposed power transformer and/or cable/line electrical loss adjustments)	BSCCo	Panel	Panel paper	Internal process
3.1.9	At Panel meeting	Consider application and either approve the Metering Dispensation, defer the Metering Dispensation pending more information, or reject the Metering Dispensation. The Panel, in deferring a Metering Dispensation, may seek further consultation as appropriate Notify BSCCo of Panel decision.	Panel	BSCCo	Panel decision
3.1.10	Within 3 WD of Panel meeting where application is accepted or rejected	Inform applicant and TAA of Panel decision	BSCCo	TAA, Registrant or Party	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application	Fax /Post /Email
		Update the Metering Dispensations log where appropriate on the Metering Dispensations webpage.	BSCCo		Upload the public Metering Dispensation details (if approved) to the register of site specific Metering Dispensations, or statement of generic Metering Dispensations.
3.1.11	Within 10 WD of 3.1.10	Acknowledge receipt and accept Panel determination END PROCESS	Registrant or Party	BSCCo	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application	Fax /Post /Email
3.1.12	Within 5 WD of 3.1.7	Consider application (including views of Appropriate parties and the ELVA’s view on proposed power transformer and/or cable/line electrical loss adjustments) and either approve the Metering Dispensation, defer the Metering Dispensation pending more information, or reject the Metering Dispensation. BSCCo, in deferring a Metering Dispensation, may seek further consultation as appropriate.	BSCCo		BSCCo decision	Internal process
3.1.13	Within 3 WD of BSCCo decision in 3.1.12	Inform applicant and TAA of BSCCo decision Update the Metering Dispensations log where appropriate on the Metering Dispensations webpage.	BSCCo	TAA, Registrant or Party	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of BSCCo Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application Upload the public Metering Dispensation details (if approved) to the register of site specific Metering Dispensations.	Fax /Post /Email
3.1.14	Within 10 WD of 3.1.13	Acknowledge receipt and accept BSCCo determination END PROCESS	Registrant or Party	BSCCo	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of BSCCo Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application	Fax /Post /Email

3.1A Application for Metering Dispensation (Site Specific – by a non-Registrant of Metering System, Generic – by a non-Party)

REF	WHEN	ACTION	FROM	TO	INPUT INFORMATION REQUIRED	MEDIUM
3.1A.1	As required	Notify BSCCo of a site that requires a Metering Dispensation, or a generic Metering Dispensation from relevant Code of Practice	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	BSCCo	Details of site involved and/or Metering Dispensation being applied for	Email
3.1A.2	Following 3.1A.1 and within 5WDs	BSCCo assess the request in 3.1A.1 and request additional information	BSCCo	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	List of additional information required: List of Affected Parties and opinion on the Metering Dispensation being applied for For a site specific Metering Dispensation application (as applicable): Single Line Diagram; Rated Capacity of the relevant circuit (MVA); where the AMP is not at the DMP, include the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated².	Email
3.1A.3	Following 3.1A.2 and where appropriate	Notify and seek endorsement from all Affected parties of intention to apply for a Metering Dispensation from relevant Code of Practice For a site specific Metering Dispensation application where the AMP is not at the DMP and the applicant needs/wishes to apply electrical loss adjustments to the Metering System or Asset Metering System see Section 3.3	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	Affected parties	Details of site involved and Metering Dispensation being applied for	Email
3.1A.4	Following 3.1A.2 and 3.1A.3 and when information available	Submit information	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	BSCCo	List of Affected Parties and opinion on the Metering Dispensation being applied for; For a site specific Metering Dispensation application (as applicable): Single Line Diagram; Rated Capacity of the relevant circuit (MVA); Where the AMP is not at the DMP, include the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated².
3.1A.5	Within 2 WD of 3.1A.4	Issue reference number Record application and reference number in register	BSCCo	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	Reference Number	Email
3.1A.6	Within 5 WD of 3.1A.4 where appropriate	Where additional information or clarifications are required for a determination to be reached, request such information from the applicant.	BSCCo	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	Request for specific information	Email
3.1A.7	As required following 3.1A.6	If request for more information received, provide requested information as agreed between BSCCo and the applicant.	Non-Registrant / Non-Party	BSCCo	Requested information	Email
3.1A.8	Within 10 WD of 3.1A.4 or 3.1A.7, as appropriate	Create application for Metering Dispensation	BSCCo		BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation	Internal Process
3.1A.9	Within 2 WD of 3.1A.8	Notify Appropriate parties and request comments	BSCCo	Appropriate parties	BSCP32/4.1, Application for a Metering Dispensation Additional information as appropriate	Email
3.1A.10	Within 10 WD of 3.1A.9	Provide comments	Appropriate parties	BSCCo	Requested comments	Email
3.1A.10A	Following 3.1A.10	Where the Panel must consider an application under Section L 3.4.2 continue to 3.1A.111; or Where BSCCo must consider the application, and it meets the relevant criteria (including being site specific), continue to 3.1A.16	BSCCo			Internal process
3.1A.11	At least 6 WD prior to Panel meeting considering the application	Prepare and submit Panel paper for consideration (including, where relevant for a site specific Metering Dispensation application, the ELVA’s view on any proposed power transformer and/or cable/line electrical loss adjustments)	BSCCo	Panel	Panel paper	Internal process
3.1A.12	At Panel meeting	Consider application and either approve the Metering Dispensation, defer the Metering Dispensation pending more information, or reject the Metering Dispensation. The Panel, in deferring a Metering Dispensation, may seek further consultation as appropriate Notify BSCCo of Panel decision.	Panel	BSCCo	Panel decision
3.1A.13	Within 3 WD of Panel meeting where application is accepted or rejected	Inform applicant and TAA of Panel decision	BSCCo	TAA, Non-Registrant or Non-Party	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application	Email
		Update the Metering Dispensations log where appropriate on the Metering Dispensations webpage.	BSCCo		Upload the public Metering Dispensation details (if approved) to the register of site specific Metering Dispensations, or statement of generic Metering Dispensations.
3.1A.14	Within 10 WD of 3.1A.13	Acknowledge receipt and accept Panel determination	Non-Registrant or Non-Party	BSCCo	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application	Email
3.1A.15	Following 3.1A.14 and prior to appointing a Registrant	Notify relevant Registrant, intended to be appointed to the relevant Metering System, of the Metering Dispensation END PROCESS	Non-Registrant or Non-Party	Registrant	Reference Number of Metering Dispensation	Email
3.1A.16	Within 5 WD of 3.1A.10	Consider application (including views of Appropriate parties and the ELVA’s view on proposed power transformer and/or cable/line electrical loss adjustments) and either approve the Metering Dispensation, defer the Metering Dispensation pending more information, or reject the Metering Dispensation. BSCCo, in deferring a Metering Dispensation, may seek further consultation as appropriate.	BSCCo		BSCCo decision	Internal process
3.1A.17	Within 3 WD of BSCCo decision in 3.1A.16	Inform applicant and TAA of BSCCo decision Update the Metering Dispensations log where appropriate on the Metering Dispensations webpage.	BSCCo	TAA, Non-Registrant or Non-Party	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of BSCCo Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application Upload the public Metering Dispensation details (if approved) to the register of site specific Metering Dispensations.	Fax /Post /Email
3.1A.18	Within 10 WD of 3.1A.17	Acknowledge receipt and accept BSCCo determination	Non-Registrant or Non-Party	BSCCo	BSCP32/4.4, Notification of BSCCo Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application	Fax /Post /Email
3.1A.19	Following 3.1A.18 and prior to appointing a Registrant	Notify relevant Registrant, intended to be appointed to the relevant Metering System, of the Metering Dispensation END PROCESS	Non-Registrant or Non-Party	Registrant	Reference Number of Metering Dispensation	Email

3.2 Withdrawal of a Proposed or Approved Metering Dispensation.

REF	WHEN	ACTION	FROM	TO	INPUT INFORMATION REQUIRED	MEDIUM
3.2.1	Either following BSCCo issuing a reference number and recording the application and reference number in the Metering Dispensation register (as per 3.1.3 or 3.1A.5); or on or after receipt of Panel or BSCCo decision, as applicable.	The relevant applicant may apply to withdraw provided it wishes to comply with relevant CoPs (this may include a site no longer existing in which case the Metering Dispensation should also be withdrawn)	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	BSCCo	BSCP32/4.5, Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation Where the application is made by a Registrant or a Party, or for a site specific Metering Dispensation applied for by a non-Registrant where a Registrant has now been appointed the application form must be signed by a Category R Authorised Person as registered under BSCP38.	Letter /Fax /Email
3.2.2	Within 2WD of 3.2.1	Log withdrawal in the register and confirm receipt	BSCCo	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate) TAA	BSCP32/4.5, Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation	Letter /Fax /Email

REF

WHEN

ACTION

FROM

INPUT INFORMATION REQUIRED

MEDIUM

3.2.1

Either following BSCCo issuing a reference number and recording the application and reference number in the Metering Dispensation register (as per 3.1.3 or 3.1A.5); or on or after receipt of Panel or BSCCo decision, as applicable.

The relevant applicant may apply to withdraw provided it wishes to comply with relevant CoPs (this may include a site no longer existing in which case the Metering Dispensation should also be withdrawn)

Registrant / Party /

Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)

BSCCo

BSCP32/4.5, Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation

Where the application is made by a Registrant or a Party, or for a site specific Metering Dispensation applied for by a non-Registrant where a Registrant has now been appointed the application form must be signed by a Category R Authorised Person as registered under BSCP38.

Letter /Fax /Email

3.2.2

Within 2WD of 3.2.1

Log withdrawal in the register and confirm receipt

BSCCo

Registrant / Party /

Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)

TAA

BSCP32/4.5, Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation

Letter /Fax /Email

3.3 Validation of Power Transformer and Cable/Line Loss Adjustments to be applied to a Metering System or Asset Metering System

This section applies where the Registrant of a Metering System or Asset Metering System proposes to apply electrical loss adjustments for power transformers and/or cable or line losses to a Metering System or Asset Metering System under a site specific Metering Dispensation (see Section 3.1) or proposes to apply relevant electrical loss adjustments to a Metering System or Asset Metering System where a Metering Dispensation is not required under the relevant Code of Practice.

REF	WHEN	ACTION	FROM	TO	INPUT INFORMATION REQUIRED	MEDIUM
3.3.1	Before submission of application for a site specific Metering Dispensation (see section 3.1 or 3.1A, as appropriate), where the applicant proposes to apply electrical loss adjustments to the Metering System or Asset Metering System	Request manufacturer’s information from the owner of the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable relevant electrical loss adjustments to be calculated	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	Affected parties (e.g. Transmission network owner, LDSO or Customer)	Request for manufacturer’s information from the owner of the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable relevant electrical loss adjustments to be calculated.	Fax / Post / Email
	or As required, where a Metering Dispensation is not required under the relevant Code of Practice and where the applicant proposes to apply relevant electrical loss adjustments to the Metering System or Asset Metering System
3.3.2	Following 3.3.1	Provide manufacturer’s information for the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable relevant electrical loss adjustments to be calculated	Affected parties (e.g. Transmission System owner, LDSO or Customer)	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	Manufacturer’s information from the owner of the power transformer and or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable relevant electrical loss adjustments to be calculated	Fax / Post / Email
3.3.3	Following 3.3.2	Calculate relevant electrical loss adjustments for the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)			Internal process
3.3.4	As required but at the same time as 3.1.2 or 3.1A.4 (as appropriate)	Submit application for a site specific Metering Dispensation in accordance with Section 3.1 or 3.1A including information on the power transformer and/or cable/line to enable relevant electrical loss adjustments to be validated and the proposed electrical loss adjustments	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	BSCCo	For a Registrant BSCP32/4.1, Application for a Metering Dispensation For a non-Registrant the relevant information required (as set out in Part D1 of BSCP32/4.1) For a site specific Metering Dispensation application where the AMP is not at the DMP, include the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated. Where the Metering Dispensation has been submitted by a Registrant of the relevant Metering System the application forms must be signed by a Category R Authorised Person as registered under BSCP38, or include their password and be sent from the Authorised Person’s email address	Fax / Post / Email
	or
	At least 30WD before the EFD of the Metering System or Asset Metering System	Submit the relevant information required (as set out in Part D1 of BSCP32/4.1) including Site Name, relevant Circuit Identifier(s), MSID(s) or AMSID(s), Meter Type(s) or Asset Meter Type(s), Meter Serial Number(s) or Asset Meter Serial Number(s) and (if adjustments are to be applied using this method) Aggregation Rule(s)			Relevant information required (as set out in Part D1 of BSCP32/4.1) including Site Name, relevant Circuit Identifier(s), MSID(s) or AMSID(s), Meter Type(s) or Asset Meter Type(s), Meter Serial Number(s) or Asset Meter Serial Number(s) and (if adjustments are to be applied using this method) Aggregation Rule(s)
3.3.5	Within 2 WD of 3.3.4	Check application for validity and completeness with regard to the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated. Receipt acknowledgement covered by 3.1.3. or Check for validity and completeness with regard to relevant information required (as set out in Part D1 of BSCP32/4.1) including Site Name, relevant Circuit Identifier(s), MSID(s) or AMSID(s), Meter Type(s) or Asset Meter Type(s), Meter Serial Number(s) or Asset Meter Serial Number(s) and (if adjustments are to be applied using this method) Aggregation Rule(s) and acknowledge receipt	BSCCo	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation For a site specific Metering Dispensation application where the AMP is not at the DMP, include the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated. or Relevant information required (as set out in Part D1 of BSCP32/4.1) including Site Name, relevant Circuit Identifier(s), MSID(s) or AMSID(s), Meter Type(s) or Asset Meter Type(s), Meter Serial Number(s) or Asset Meter Serial Number(s) and (if adjustments are to be applied using this method) Aggregation Rule(s) Acknowledgment of receipt	Internal process Internal process Fax / Post / Email
3.3.6	Within 5 WD of 3.3.5, where appropriate	Where additional information or clarification is required for a determination to be reached as to the validity of the proposed electrical loss adjustments, request such information from the applicant	BSCCo	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	Request for specific information or clarification	Fax / Post / Email
3.3.7	As required (bearing in mind time required to apply validated electrical loss adjustments to the Metering System or Asset Metering System before the EFD)	If request for additional information or clarification is received, provide requested additional information or clarification as agreed between BSCCo and the applicant.	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	BSCCo	Requested additional information or clarification	Fax / Post / Email
3.3.8	Within 2 WD of 3.3.5 or 3.3.7 (as appropriate)	Request ELVA validates proposed electrical loss adjustments	BSCCo	ELVA	Request to validate proposed electrical loss adjustments BSCP32/4.1, Application for a Metering Dispensation Including the proposed electrical loss adjustments and information on the power transformer and/or cable/line between the AMP and the DMP to enable these loss adjustments to be validated. or Relevant information required (as set out in Part D1 of BSCP32/4.1) including Site Name, Circuit Identifier, MSID(s) or AMSID(s), Meter Type(s) or Asset Meter Type(s), Meter Serial Number(s) or Asset Meter Serial Number(s) and (if adjustments are to be applied using this method) Aggregation Rule(s) and any Additional information, as appropriate	Fax /Post / Email
3.3.9	Within 10WD of 3.3.8	Validate and provide confirmation that the proposed electrical loss adjustments are suitable. Any requests by the ELVA for further information or clarification from the applicant on the proposed electrical loss adjustments shall be dealt with via BSCCo	ELVA	BSCCo	Requested confirmation that the proposed electrical loss adjustments are suitable	Fax /Post / Email
3.3.10	Within 2 WD of receipt of confirmation from ELVA that the proposed electrical loss adjustments are suitable	Provide confirmation from ELVA that the proposed electrical loss adjustments are suitable³ to applicant.	BSCCo	Registrant / Party / Non-Registrant / Non-Party (as appropriate)	ELVA confirmation that the proposed electrical loss adjustments are suitable	Fax /Post / Email

4 Appendices

4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation

Form, BSCP32/4.1 should be used by the applicant when applying for a Metering Dispensation where the applicant is the Registrant of the relevant Metering System or a Party for a generic Metering Dispensation. It is also used by BSCCo to acknowledge receipt of the application where submitted by a Registrant or Party. BSCCo will also use the form where there has been a request from a non-Registrant or non-Party for a Metering Dispensation.

4.2 Form BSCP32/4.2 is no longer used.

4.3 Form BSCP32/4.3 is no longer used.

4.4 Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application

Form, BSCP32/4.4 should be used by BSCCo to communicate the Panel or BSCCo decision, as applicable, with regard to a particular Metering Dispensation application to the TAA and the applicant. It should also be used by the applicant when acknowledging and accepting the Panel or the BSCCo, as applicable, determination. It can then be used by the applicant to inform the Registrant in cases where a Non-Registrant applies.

4.5 Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation

Form BSCP32/4.5 should be used by the applicant when withdrawing a proposed or approved Metering Dispensation. Such a withdrawal implies that the applicant will now meet the requirements of the Code of Practice from which they may previously have proposed a Metering Dispensation (and been issued a reference number but it had not yet been approved) or held an approved Metering Dispensation. BSCCo will also use the form to acknowledge receipt of the withdrawal both to the applicant and to the TAA.

4.6 Form BSCP32/4.6 is no longer used.

4.7 Forms

All the forms for use in this BSCP are shown below.

BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation

Part A – Applicant Details

To: BSCCo	Date Sent: __________
From: Requesting Applicant Details
Name of Sender: ______________________________________________________________________________
Contact email address: __________________________________________________________________________
Contact Tel. No. _________________________________	Contact Fax. No.______________________________
Name of Applicant Company:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:



Post Code:___________________________________	Our Ref: ___________________________________
Name of Authorised Signatory: ________________________________________________________________
Authorised Signature: _____________________________	Password: _________________________________

Confidentiality:

Does any part of this application form contain confidential information?

Request for Confidentiality YES/NO* *Delete as applicable

If ‘YES’, please state the parts of the application form that are considered confidential, including justification below. Information that is considered confidential:

Reasons for requesting confidentiality:

………………………………………………………………………………………………

number, site name, expiry date (if any) and BSC Panel determinations will routinely be made available in the public domain unless the applicant informs BSCCo otherwise at the time of application

BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation (Cont.)

Part B - Affected Party Details

Number of Affected parties_____⁴

Does this Metering Dispensation affect the metering arrangements for a generator that has applied for/obtained a CFD Agreement? ☐Yes ☐No

If Yes, you must contact the Low Carbon Contracts Company and advise them of your Metering Dispensation application and include them as an Affected Party.

Have you notified all Affected Parties? ☐Yes ☐No

Contact Name at Affected party:
Contact email address:
Contact Tel. No.	Contact Tel. No.
Company Name of Affected party:
Address:



Post Code:

Contact Name at Affected party:
Contact email address:
Contact Tel. No:	Contact Tel. No.
Company Name of Affected party:
Address:




Post Code:

Contact Name at Affected party:
Contact email address:
Contact Tel. No.	Contact Tel. No.
Company Name of Affected party:
Address:





Post Code:

BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation (Cont.)

Part C – Reason for Application

If the application is an extension or update for an existing Metering Dispensation, enter existing ref: D/……..

Site Specific / Generic* *Delete as applicable.

Describe why you require a Metering Dispensation. Include any steps you propose to limit the impact on Settlement and other Registrants:

Period of Metering Dispensation required

Lifetime / Temporary* *Delete as applicable.

If temporary, indicate for how long the Metering Dispensation is required.

Provide justified reasoning for the period of Metering Dispensation requested in the box below:

Rationale for duration of Metering Dispensation:

Part D1 - Loss Adjustments for Power Transformer and/or Cable/Line Losses

Where loss adjustments are proposed and applied (or are to be applied) to the Metering System or Asset Metering System for power transformer and/or cable/line losses, provide the following information:

Describe how do you propose to correct the Metering System, or Asset Metering System, to account for the losses of this power transformer?

In order to validate the loss adjustments applied (or to be applied) to the Metering System, or Asset Metering System, please provide the following information together with supporting data (e.g. power transformer test certificates):

What are the iron losses for this power transformer?

What are the copper losses for this power transformer?

Are there any other losses that have been taken into account? Yes/No*. If Yes what are they?

Demonstrate how these elements of loss have been used in the corrections to the Metering System.

*Delete as applicable.

Describe how do you propose to correct the Metering System, or Asset Metering System, to account for the losses of the power cable/line?

What is the type of power cable/line?

What is the length of this power cable/line?

What is the DC resistance of this power cable/line?

What is the impedance of this power cable/line?

What is the capacitance of this power cable/line?

Are there any other losses that have been taken into account? Yes/No*. If Yes what are they?

Demonstrate how these elements of loss have been used in the corrections to the Metering System, or Asset Metering System.

*Delete as applicable.

Materiality

Please complete the following:

What is the cost of providing compliant Metering Equipment or Asset Metering Equipment?	What does this cost entail?

What is the cost of the proposed solution?	What does this cost entail?

What is the impact to Settlement of your proposed solution?	Why?

What is the impact to other Registrants of your proposed solution?	Why?

Site Details (for Site Specific Metering Dispensation)

Site Name:
Site Address:
MSID(s) / AMSID(s): *Delete as applicable.
Registered in: CMRS / SMRS / AMRS: Delete as applicable.
For SMRS, please advise of SMRA in space provided.

Manufacturer Details (for Generic Metering Dispensation)

Manufacturer Name:

Metering Equipment / Asset Metering Equipment Details*:

*Delete as applicable

BSCP32/4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation (Cont.)

Part D - Technical Details

Code of Practice details

Metering Dispensation against Code of Practice*
Issue of Code of Practice*:
If against Code of Practice 11 against which Asset Metering Type
Capacity of Metering Circuits/Site Maximum Demand (MW/MVA):
(Proposed) Commissioning Date of Metering:
Accuracy at Defined Metering Point:
Accuracy of Proposed Solution (including loss adjustments):
Outstanding non-compliances on Metering Systems or Asset Metering Systems*:
*Delete as applicable
Deviations from the Code of Practice (reference to appropriate clause):

* insert Code of Practice number and issue

Any Other Technical Information

Declaration

We declare that other than as set out above we are in all other respects, in compliance with the requirements of the relevant Code of Practice and the BSC. A schematic is attached to this application for clarification of the metering points involved.

Signature: Date:

Password:

Duly authorised for and on behalf of Applicant Company

Confirmation of Receipt and Reference

BSCCo acknowledges receipt of this document and has assigned the reference number as indicated on the first page.

Signature: Date:

Duly authorised for and on behalf of BSCCo

BSCP32/4.2 This form is no longer used and is intentionally left blank

BSCP32/4.3 This form is no longer used and is intentionally left blank

BSCP32/4.4 Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application

Reference No.:

From:	Balancing and Settlement Code Company

To:	Applicant Company:
	Address:

	Contact Name:
	Telephone Number:

Cc:	TAA

Metering Dispensation number:

Your application to the Panel with regard to the above Metering Dispensation from Code of Practice ___________ was considered at the Panel meeting/BSCCo of/on* ___________ and the Panel/BSCCo* have:

Agreed to the application*

Dismissed the application*

Referred the application for more information*

* delete as applicable

Other information

Signature: Date:

Duly authorised for and on behalf of the Panel/BSCCo*

* delete as applicable

The above Metering Dispensation and any conditions have been accepted by the applicant Company.

Signature: Date:

Duly authorised for and on behalf of the applicant Company

BSCP32/4.5 Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation

To: BSCCo

Cc: TAA

Reference No.:

Company Details

Name of Applicant Company:

Address:

Contact Name:

Telephone Number:

Declaration

The above named Registrant wishes to inform the Panel that, in respect of the above Metering Dispensation, it now intends to comply fully with the requirements of Code of Practice ___________ / the site no longer exists* and therefore wishes to withdraw either:

* delete as applicable

The approved Metering Dispensation;

b) The proposed Metering Dispensation.

Signature: Date:

Password:

Duly authorised for and on behalf of Applicant Company

The above Metering Dispensation withdrawal has been received by BSCCo.

Signature: Date:

Duly authorised for and on behalf of BSCCo

BSCP32/4.6 This form is no longer used and is intentionally left blank

AMENDMENT RECORD – BSCP32

Version	Date	Description of Changes	Changes Included	Mods/ Panel/ Committee Refs
1.0	Code Effective Date	Designated version	n/a	n/a
2.0	14/12/00	Work outstanding at Go Active resolution of inconsistencies inclusion of consultation comments	227	09/006
3.0	13/08/02	Change Proposal for BSC Systems Release 2	CP614	ISG16/166
4.0	24/06/03	Change Proposals for CVA June 03 Release	CP821	ISG21/226
5.0	30/06/04	Change Proposals for the CVA Programme June 04 Release	CP854	ISG/40/003 SVG/40/004
6.0	23/02/05	CVA Programme February 05 Release	BETTA 6.3, P159	78/007
7.0	02/11/05	CVA Programme November 05 Release	CP1108	ISG/52/003
8.0	23/02/06	Change Proposals for the February 06 Release	CP1112	ISG/55/002 SVG/55/002
9.0	05/11/15	November 2015 Release	CP1442	ISG171/01 SVG174/06
10.0	02/11/17	November 2017 Release	CP1485	ISG194/06 SVG196/06
11.0	29/03/19	March 2019 Standalone Release	P369	Panel 285/12
12.0	24/06/21	June 2021 Release	CP1539	Panel 313/12
13.0	01/09/21	1 September 2021 Non-Standard Release	P420	Panel 316/05
14.0	30/06/22	30 June 2022 Standard Release	P375, P433	Panel 309/06, 322/05
15.0	17/11/22	17 November 2023 Special Release	P437	Panel 331/04
16.0	29/06/23	29 June 2023 Standard Release	CP1580	Panel 338/04
17.0	11/05/23	02 November 2023 Standard Release	P453	Panel 338/03
18.0	01/10/24	01 October 2024 Non-Standard Release	ORD009	Directed by Secretary of State

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1 Where the Registrant believes that electrical loss adjustments are not necessary, they should provide suitable justification, including calculations to prove this.

2 Where the Non-Registrant believes that electrical loss adjustments are not necessary, they should provide suitable justification, including calculations to prove this.

3 Where the ELVA considers the proposed electrical loss adjustments as not suitable, the applicant may withdraw the application, propose new electrical loss adjustments or ask BSCCo to proceed with the application and provide additional justification for the proposed electrical loss adjustments to support its use for the Metering System.

4 For more than one Affected party, Part B should be completed for each, using additional copies of Part B as required.

CONTENTS

BSCP 32: Metering Dispensations

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose and Scope of the Procedure

1.2 Main Users of the Procedure and their Responsibilities

1.3 Balancing and Settlement Code Provision

1.4 Associated BSC Procedures

1.5 Metering Dispensation Applications

1.6 Register of Metering Dispensations

1.7 Classification of Metering Dispensations

1.8 Notification of CVA Metering Dispensations

1.9 Factors Affecting Metering Dispensations

2 Acronyms and Definitions

2.1 List of Acronyms

2.2 List of Definitions

3 Interface and Timetable Information

3.1 Application for Metering Dispensation (Site Specific – by a Registrant of Metering System, Generic – by a Party)

3.1A Application for Metering Dispensation (Site Specific – by a non-Registrant of Metering System, Generic – by a non-Party)

3.2 Withdrawal of a Proposed or Approved Metering Dispensation.

3.3 Validation of Power Transformer and Cable/Line Loss Adjustments to be applied to a Metering System or Asset Metering System

4 Appendices

4.1 Application for a Metering Dispensation

4.2 Form BSCP32/4.2 is no longer used.

4.3 Form BSCP32/4.3 is no longer used.

4.4 Notification of Panel Ruling on Metering Dispensation Application

4.5 Application to Withdraw a Metering Dispensation

4.6 Form BSCP32/4.6 is no longer used.

4.7 Forms

AMENDMENT RECORD – BSCP32