Distribution System Operation Performance Panel - Voluntary Panellist Applications
Guidance
- Publication date
- Industry sector
- Distribution Network
- Licence type
- Electricity Distribution Licence
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A key objective of RIIO-ED2 is to support the delivery of net zero at the lowest cost to the consumer, and the efficient operation of the energy system at all voltages is essential if this vision is to be realised. Changes are required to the operation of electricity distribution networks to maximise the value of decentralised, local markets for flexibility services and to enhance the visibility of network data. Distribution System Operation (DSO) is the set of activities that are needed to support this transition to a smarter, more flexible and digitally enabled local energy system.
The DSO financial operational delivery incentive (DSO ODI-F) aims to drive Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to more efficiently develop and use their network, taking into account flexible alternatives to network reinforcement. It leverages a combination of assessment criteria to ensure robust performance measures, capture stakeholder views and incorporate more holistic assessment from a new performance panel.
The DSO Performance Panel will be an independent panel of experts and DSO Stakeholder representatives, who will have a role in challenging and evaluating distribution network companies’ performance in RIIO-ED2 against a set of criteria based on the Baseline Expectations for DSO and the associated delivery of DSO benefits. The DSO Performance
Panel will provide DSO stakeholders and industry experts with a platform to hold
the DNOs to account, adding greater transparency to the DSO ODI-F decision
making process.
This guidance invites trade bodies, industry associations, consumer groups and other relevant individuals to nominate a voluntary representative to be part of the DSO Performance Panel. This guidance also provides a summary of the key information for voluntary applicants to consider before submission to join the DSO Performance Panel.