SEM Implementation of Meter Data Reading Aggregation, Communication and Storage SIMDRACS 22nd February 2006: IGG Hugh Mullany

SIMDRACS MoU Memorandum of Understanding is in progress 21st February in published plan It details responsibilities, reporting, meeting structure Includes responsibility for interaction with the retail groups High Level Scope of Requirements by Market Operator Implementation Team Expected imminently

SIMDRACS ESB PES Metered Data Aggregation Gemserv contracted to consider options for treatment of market residual in the event of ESB PES aggregation In the event of a go-decision from the Regulatory Authorities, this will facilitate a consultation paper shortly thereafter

SIMDRACS Next Steps Meeting to discuss (early March): MoU Sign-off mid-March High-level metering requirement Starts implementation project planning in earnest from Metered Data Providers Cross-border and procurement synergies considered Feasibility is key Developments with ESB PES Aggregation

SIMDRACS Timelines Integrated Market Testing late March 2007 13 months from now Technical Liaison Group and Business Liaison Group Propose retail testing begins at same time Tests in test environment Market go-live and full schema release July 2007