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Charging Methodology CP Summary StatusCDCMEDCMCCCMBilling WG: Pre Consultation8 (DCP 133, 158, 159, 160, 161, 163, 165, 168) 1 (DCP 138)1 (DCP 162, 166, 167) WG: Consultation1(DCP 164) WG: Post Consultation 6( DCP 137, 135, 129, 128, 123, 117) 1(DCP 149) Change Report Voting1(DCP 143) Awaiting Consent4(DCP 150, 118, 128, 129) Approved: Awaiting Implementation 5 (DCP 142, 144, 146, 147, 148) Approved: Implemented 4 (DCP 130, 126, 131, 132, 134, 136) 1(DCP 152)1 (DCP 140) Rejected1 (DCP 139)2 (DCP 141, 145) Total23349

Charging Methodology CPs: Definition Stage DCPTitleStatus DCP 117Treatment of ‘Load related new connections & reinforcement (net of contributions)’ in the Price Control Change Report to April Panel DCP 123Revenue Matching Methodology ChangeAwaiting consultancy support DCP MW network common model for CDCM inputImpact analysis underway DCP 135Clarification of CDCM ChargesTariff Movement Explanation template trialled DCP 137Introduction of locational tariffs for the export from HV generators in areas identified as generation dominated. Awaiting consultancy support DCP 138Implementation of alternative network use factor (NUF) calculation method in EDCM Awaiting Ofgem decision on Network Use Factor proposals DCP 149Prohibiting HH invoices containing data from 2 different clock time calendar months Change Report to April Panel DCP 158DNO DUoS re EDNOsDrafting consultation document DCP 159Volumes data in the CDCMAwaiting consultancy support

DCPTitleStatus DCP 160Non-Half Hourly (NHH) Notional CapacityAwaiting outcome of DCP 165 before progressing DCP 161Excess Capacity ChargesChange Report to April Panel DCP 162Non-Secure Connections in the Common Connections Charging Methodology First Working Group meeting on 13 March 2013 DCP 163Removal of HVS tariffs from the CDCM methodologyFirst Working Group meeting on 19 March 2013 DCP 164Review of the change process for Use of System methodology changes Consultation Responses due back on 12 April 2013 DCP 165Voltage Level Approach to Unit Charges in the CDCMFirst Working Group meeting on 18 March 2013 DCP 166Additional text for the DNO Common Connection Charging Methodology to provide clarity where a customer requests a supply voltage in excess of the ‘minimum scheme’ for the capacity requested. First Working Group meeting on 13 March 2013 DCP 167Additional examples for the Common Connection Charging Methodology to illustrate ‘remote reinforcement and remote reconfiguration’ First Working Group meeting on 13 March 2013 Charging Methodology CPs: Definition Stage

DCPTitleStatus DCP 168The Administration of Use of System charges relating to connections from Embedded Distribution Network Operator (EDNO) systems to Unmetered Supplies (UMS) for LA customers. First Working Group meeting on 3 April 2013 DCP 169Seasonal Time of Day (SToD) HH Metered Tariffs in the CDCMFirst Working Group meeting on 15 April 2013 Charging Methodology CPs: Definition Stage Charging Methodology CPs: Voting DCPTitleStatus DCP 143Estimating missing reactive data Voting closes on 8 April 2013

Charging Methodology CPs: Awaiting Consent DCPTitleStatus DCP 118Allocation of EHV Costs in the CDCM Price Disaggregation ModelRejected by Parties - awaiting Authority consent DCP 128Bringing the EDCM Price Control Disaggregation (Extended Method M) under the DCUSA Open Governance Framework Rejected by Parties - awaiting Authority consent DCP 129Bringing the CDCM Price Control Disaggregation (Method M) under the DCUSA Open Governance Framework Rejected by Parties - awaiting Authority consent DCP 150Implementation of NoticeRejected by Parties - awaiting Authority consent Charging Methodology CPs: Rejected DCPTitleStatus DCP 141Invalid Settlement ClassesRejected by the Authority DCP 145Mandating compliance with D2021 processesRejected by the Authority

Charging Methodology CPs: Approved DCPTitleStatus DCP 142Using D2021 for all invoices/credit notes if it is used at allApproved for 1 October 2013 Implementation DCP 144Prohibiting rounding of HH dataApproved for 1 October 2013 Implementation DCP 146HH invoice runsApproved for 1 October 2013 Implementation DCP 147Preventing UoS invoices containing non-UoS elementsApproved for 1 October 2013 Implementation DCP 148Rebilling to be done via credit/rebillApproved for 1 October 2013 Implementation

Charging Methodology CPs: Implemented DCPTitleStatus DCP 126Require DNOs to publish and update year-ahead forecasts of DUoS tariffs Implemented 1 April 2013 DCP 130Remove the discrepancy between non-half hourly (NHH) and half hourly (HH) un-metered supplies (UMS) tariffs Implemented 1 April 2013 DCP 152Implementation of the combined EDCM for import and export charges Implemented 1 April 2013

DCUSA Deadlines Voting: –DCP 143 – Estimating Missing Reactive Data: Voting Closes 8 April 2013 Consultations: –DCP Review of the Change Process for Use of System Methodology Changes: Responses due 12 April New Change Proposals: –April DCUSA Panel paper deadline: 10 April 2013

Target Implementation Dates Next Release Following Authority Consent: DCP Clarification of CDCM Charges DCP Bringing the EDCM Price Control Disaggregation (Extended Method M) under the DCUSA Open Governance Framework DCP Bringing the CDCM Price Control Disaggregation (Method M) under the DCUSA Open Governance Framework DCP DNO DUoS re EDNOs DCP Excess Capacity Charges DCP Removal of HVS tariffs from the CDCM methodology DCP Review of the change process for Use of System methodology changes

Target Implementation Dates October 2013: DCP Implementation of Notice for changes to certain CDCM inputs DCP Using D2021 for all invoices/credit notes if it is used at all DCP Estimating missing reactive data DCP Prohibiting rounding of HH data DCP HH invoice runs DCP Preventing UoS invoices containing non-UoS elements DCP Rebilling to be done via credit/rebill DCP Prohibiting HH invoices containing data from 2 different clock time calendar months

Target Implementation Dates April 2014: DCP Allocation of EHV Costs in the CDCM Price Disaggregation Model DCP Revenue Matching Methodology Change DCP Introduction of locational tariffs for the export from HV generators in areas identified as generation dominated. DCP Implementation of alternative network use factor (NUF) calculation method in EDCM DCP 159 – Volumes data in the CDCM DCP Non-Half Hourly (NHH) Notional Capacity DCP Voltage Level Approach to Unit Charges in the CDCM DCP The Administration of Use of System charges relating to connections from Embedded Distribution Network Operator (EDNO) systems to Unmetered Supplies (UMS) for LA customers.

Charging Methodology CPs and DCMF/DCMF MIG –Michael Walls –Roz Timperley DCUSA CPs, CCCM CPs and DCUSA SIG –Claire Hynes Telephone – DCUSA Contacts