The confirmed date for the next Interim Forum is:

• Wednesday 2nd April 2008, Interim Forum, Internet Live Meeting

Full and Interim Operational Forum dates for 2008 are as follows:

• Tuesday 17th June 2008, Full Forum Ardencote
• Wednesday 6th August 2008, Interim Forum, Internet Live Meeting
• Wednesday 8th October 2008, Full Forum Ardencote
• Wednesday 3rd December 2008, Interim Forum, Internet Live Meeting

The Interim Operational Forum arose as a result of a request from participants for more regular forums. Since their introduction in 2004, these interim fora have been morning sessions, normally lasting around two hours from 10:00-12:00. The information presented has usually been in the form of updates to previous presentation material from the full day fora, rather than introducing any significant new topics.

With the advent of new technology, National Grid has been holding web-based meetings and seminars over the internet. These have significant benefits over traditional hotel based meetings such as the elimination of travelling with the associated safety benefits and savings in peoples’ time and travelling costs. It also encourages wider participation from external participants including groups from a specific company location (rather than single representation at a hotel forum) and from those who might otherwise be unable to travel to a specific location on a specific date.

Further information regarding these sessions and invitations will be sent out to participants via email in due course.

The Forum focuses on operational issues associated with the Balancing Mechanism and operational aspects of the interface between market participants and National Grid. It also provides the opportunity for National Grid to discuss with the industry the types of Balancing Services that we wish to procure and the mechanisms we intend to use to procure them.

For further information on the Operational Forum please contact Bea Ennim either by email  bea.ennim@uk.ngrid.com or telephone on 01926 65 3448

Presentations from the Operational Forum 2001 to 2007 can be found on the archive pages.