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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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