Charge Code Format Change - In April 08 Elexon has published a guidance note explaining the extension of the Charge Code from 7 to 13 digits effective in June 2007 See below for links to original consultation  Details...

Ofgem/ELEXON meeting - In March 08 a small meeting occurred to seek Ofgems’ views on the 500 watt rule, lack of Connection Agreement and failure to provide an inventory. Power Data Associates has prepared some notes of the meeting. Details...

Ofgem CMS Consultation - In April 08 Ofgem seeks views on the potential impact of Central Management Systems technology. Power Data Associates has already developed systems to enable CMS systems to reduce energy bills therefore the proposed activity seems unnecessary. Details...

Distribution Use of System Charges - Jan/Mar 2008 sees many distribution companies publishing indicative unmetered supplies use of system charges for April 2008. Power Data Associates is reviewing these charges to determine significant changes. Contact Power Data Associates for details of specific comparisons.

New Business - In Dec 2007 as result of Central Networks withdrawal of Meter Administration services Power Data Associates is pleased to have gained the majority of their former customers. Power Data Associates extends a warm welcome to these local authorities.

Connections SLA - In Oct 2007 Ofgem have confirmed proposals for new SLA for unmetered fault repair and new connections to be achieved by DNOs. Details...

New Customers - In Oct 2007 Power Data Associates is pleased to have gained additional customers as a result of CN withdrawal from providing Meter Administration services.

New Charge Code format - In Sept 2007 Elexon agreed change proposal CP1204 to amend the length and format of Charge Codes. This change takes effect in June 2008. This will have an impact upon all Lighting Authorities. Details...

Central Networks Meter Administration - In July 2007 Central Networks have been contacting their Meter Administration customers to notify them that they are withdrawing from the market by the end of the year. Power Data Associates would be pleased to provide a competitive proposition to any affected customer of Central Networks.

Proposal to amend Charge Code format - In July 2007 Elexon have issued change proposal CP1204 to amend the length and format of Charge Codes. This will have significant impact upon all parties that use these codes, particularly Lighting Authorities. Any affected party can submit comments to Elexon, the following link shows the change and how to submit comments. Details...

Variable Dimming and Switching - In June 2007 Elexon agreed to changes which allow Meter Administrators to include dynamic switching information in the half hourly energy calculation. The changes will be implemented in February 2008 by progressive Meter Administrators. Until now, Lighting Authorities could not include energy cost savings in their business cases unless they installed meters on the street lighting. Metering of street lighting is an administrative nightmare and authorities avoid it wherever possible. Now the full benefits of the reduced energy cost can be realised through a Meter Administrator.

Fixed Dimming - In April 2007 it was identified that Power Data Associates’ Meter Administrator system can support dimming to a fixed level on a fixed time regime, all that is needed are appropriate codes to be approved. Agreeing suitable codes enables Lighting Authorities to see the energy bill reductions from installing ‘part night’ dimming equipment. A number of manufacturers are preparing test data for UMSUG approval.