Smart Metering Update IGG Meeting 18th November 2010

Consultation & Workshop Consultation Paper published (11th Nov): "Second Consultation on Possible National Rollout Scenarios for the Smart Metering Cost Benefit Analysis" (CER/10/197). Refines the issues raised in previous consultation (CER/10/082) and presents a number of proposals by the CER for adoption as working assumptions for a full smart metering rollout to be used in the cost benefit analysis. objectives business/data requirements, systems functionality requirements high level implementation timelines Respondents are invited to comment on these proposals by 14th Jan 2011. Workshop at 1.45pm on 24th Nov 2010 in Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2 to clarify any queries relating to the contents of the CER/10/197. Further info. on consultation & workshop via: www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx

Phase 1 Update ESBN Technology Trials completed Sept 2010: Findings presented to SMWG/SG & included as appendix to CER/10/197 (detailed report to follow) Dual fuel trial ongoing with BGN Electricity Customer Behaviour Trials: (Residential & SME) conclude 31st Dec 2010 Post-trial Surveys during Jan 2010 Findings report Feb/Mar 2010 Gas Customer Behaviour Trials (Residential & SME) continue to 31st May 2011. Prepayment Trial Phase 2 in progress with 30 customers – may extend beyond end-Dec. CBA data being collected from ESBN & ESBCS – template to be created for other suppliers to complete.