Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme has been designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps, to contribute to electricity system decarbonisation in a way that protects consumers and the electricity system. 

This consultation builds on the 2022 consultation: Delivering a smart and secure electricity system.

The ESA policy paper sets out several proposals that are designed to establish a set of minimum standards for ESAs that adhere to the principles of interoperability, cybersecurity, data privacy and grid stability.

The licencing paper sets out proposals on what type of organisations will require a load control licence. We also put forward proposals on requirements around consumer protections, data privacy, consumer switching, and management and financial controls. Further, we put forward a framework and our design principles for cyber security and technical requirements in the licence. 

The time of use tariff paper sets out the proposed regulatory and delivery solutions (which are intertwined). Our core aim is to deliver the minimum level of interoperability offering additional functionality, including, for example, the availability of tariff data associated with a specific consumer, and automatic notification of changes to tariff data.

Once you have completed all the questions relevant to you, you will be able to submit your response at the bottom of this page.