SSE Power Distribution - Stakeholder information and consultations

Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution

We own one electricity transmission network and two electricity distribution networks, comprising 106,000 substations and 130,000 km of overhead lines and underground cables across one third of the UK.

Distribution price control review

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Weather update

The weather can disrupt electricity supplies. If it does, you can rest assured we will do everything to restore power as quickly as possible.

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About us

Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD), Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) and Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Limited (SHETL) make up Scottish and Southern Power Distribution which is part of the SSE group

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SSE at a glance

SSE is a FTSE 100 company and one of the largest and most respected energy companies in the UK. As well as being involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, SSE has interests in energy trading, energy services, gas storage, the distribution and supply of gas, electrical and utility contracting and telecoms.

Customer service

We are committed to offering our customers the very best standards of service. You can be sure that whenever you get in touch with us, you will be greeted in a friendly manner.

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Performance standards

We promise to achieve certain performance standards which are backed by a guarantee. They were established by the Electricity (Standards of Performance) Regulations 2005 and were extended in 2010.

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In an emergency

In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the police. They will contact the electrical distribution company responsible for the network in your area.

Electrical danger

Electricity is something we all take for granted. We are taught from an early age that electricity can be dangerous, but it’s sometimes easy to forget this, particularly when the hazards it presents are not immediately visible or obvious.

Our Press Office

We welcome enquiries from professional journalists and provide a 24-hour service for urgent enquiries.

To contact our Press Office, please call:
0845 0760 530

Thames Valley energy project

21 Feb 2012

Our new network project will revolutionise the way electricity is distributed and used in the future.

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What we do

In both our distribution areas, our first priority is to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to our domestic, commercial and industrial customers alike.

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Our transmission Business Plan January update

Following consultation with key stakeholders, we have updated our Business Plan for our transmission business and submitted it to Ofgem.

Your supply connection

If you are looking for a new or altered electricity supply connection from our network then we can help.

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Your generation connection

If you are considering the installation of generation to operate on our network then we can help.

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Regulatory information

This section includes information ranging from charging statements to compliance and financial information.

Stakeholder information

Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution is committed to communication and engagement with customers and stakeholders who are affected by developments in electricity distribution and transmission.

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Stakeholder information and consultations

Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution is committed to communication and engagement with customers and stakeholders who are affected by developments in electricity distribution and transmission. From time to time, we will publish information of interest to our customers and stakeholders, including consultation documents, on current matters and developing issues in distribution and transmission.
EDCM

September 2011 -

Ofgem have approved the EHV Distribution Charging Methodology (EDCM) for demand/import use of system charging (subject to certain conditions). EDCM based use of system charges will be applied to relevant import connections from 1 April 2012.

Ofgem has also confirmed that EDCM based export use of system charges are to be delayed until at least April 2013.

Ofgem will issue a further report in late September /early October 2011, particularly relating to introducing charging to distributed generation which was connected under pre-2005 charging arrangements.

April 2011 -

The GB Distribution Network Operators have submitted the EHV Distribution Charging Methodology (EDCM) report to Ofgem and this is published in the EDCM area of the Energy Networks Association website.

The EDCM report and its appendices describe the Methodology and provide a commentary on decisions and choices made through the development process.

Importantly for customers, appendix one shows illustrative tariffs for individual customer sites which will be charged under EDCM from April 2012. The tariffs are shown on an 'anonymous' basis and if you require to know which tariff relates to your premises, or any other information about the EDCM, please contact us.
System charges for pre-2005 distributed generation

August 2011 -

On 11 August 2011, Ofgem published an update letter setting out their latest thinking in relation to use of system charging affecting "pre 2005" generators and on EHV export use of system charges for all generators.

The letter highlights two important developments: Firstly, Ofgem are considering time limited exemptions from export use of system charging for pre 2005 DG and will issue a further consultation in September or October based on this concept.

Ofgem invites stakeholders to provide feedback on this revised approach before the consultation.

Secondly, Ofgem have decided EDCM based export use of system charging will not be introduced until April 2013 (or later).

May 2011 -

On 9 May, Ofgem published a further consultation on use of system charging for pre 2005 connected Distributed Generation (“pre 2005 DG”).

This consultation particularly focuses on proposals for possible compensation arrangements and payments to pre 2005 DG customers in certain circumstances. It requests views from customers and any other parties affected by the proposals.
UoS charges

August 2011 -

On 17 August 2011, we published our final October 2011 use of system tariff statements

The Common Distribution Connection Methodology (CDCM) models are used to set our low voltage and high voltage tariffs.

June 2011 -

On 30 June 2011, Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution published indicative use of system tariffs which we intend to bring into effect from 1 October 2011. To view the tariffs please see ourCharging statements page.

The Common Distribution Connection Methodology (CDCM) models are used to set the Low Voltage and High Voltage tariffs. Our letter to Ofgem on 30 June explains the assumptions we made when we set these indicative tariffs.

February 2011 -

On 18 February 2011, we published our final April 2011 use of system tariff statements.

The Common Distribution Connection Methodology (CDCM) models set out our low voltage and high voltage tariffs.
Business carbon footprint

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12 Oct 2010
Business carbon footprint
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2012 - 2013 UoS charging files (schedule of charges)

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29 Mar 2012
SEPD schedule of charges and other tables 2012 - 2013
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29 Mar 2012
SEPD schedule of DUoS charges April 2012 - embedded networks
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14 Mar 2012
SHEPD schedule of DUoS charges April 2012 - embedded networks
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20 Feb 2012
SHEPD schedule of charges 2012 - 2013
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