Transmission Charging Methodologies Forum (TCMF)
The TCMF is established under the CUSC. The aim is to provide a forum for regular discussion between interested parties and National Grid on development of the charging methodologies.
All existing or prospective Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) parties are eligible to send one representative to the meeting. In addition, representatives from other industry bodies are invited.
The terms of reference were approved by the CUSC Panel in February 2011, see terms of reference for further details.
If you would like to attend future TCMF meetings please contact the Technical Secretary jackeline.crespo-sandoval@uk.ngrid.com. The chair is appointed by National Grid and is currently Patrick Hynes who can be contacted on 01926 656319 or at patrick.hynes@uk.ngrid.com.
Meeting 40 - 31 January 2012
Meeting Report
Summary of discussion and actions
Condition 5 Report
Discussion of the content and format of the forthcoming 2012 Condition 5 Report
Changes to Statement of Use of System Charges
Discussion of proposed changes to the format of the Statement
TNUoS Tariffs for 2012/13
Description of the TNUoS tariffs for 2012/13 and main drivers for changes
Update on CMP201 and CMP202
Update on CMP201 and CMP202 on the treatment of BSUoS for interconnectors and generators
Update on CMP203
Update on CMP203: Charging Arrangements for Infrastructure Assets Subject to One-Off Charges
Impact of RIIO
Anticipated impact of the new RIIO arrangements on transmission charges
Overview of CACM
Overview of the development of the Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management in Europe
Meeting 41 - 21 March 2012
Meeting report
Draft summary of discussion and actions
Local Charging for Offshore Generators and OFTO Incentive.
A presentation by E.ON discussing the interaction between the OFTO availability incentive and Local TNUoS Charges for offshore generation.
Forecasting of TNUoS charges
An overview of the inputs required to forecast TNUoS tariffs and steps that could be taken to improve accuracy.
Interim Condition 5 Report Update
A progress update on and initial findings of the Interim Condition 5 Report analysis.
Project TransmiT Update
Overview of the Electricity Scenario Illustrator model used to explore the load factor and constraint cost relationship.
Meeting 42 - 22 May 2012
Application Fees for Small Large Generators
Update on Charging for Integrated Offshore
Changes to Charging Parameters
Potential changes to charging parameters at start of the new price controls
Project TransmiT Update
Brief update on Project TransmiT, focusing on next steps and CUSC modification process
Meeting 43 - 25 July 2012
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Meeting 43 - 25 July 2012
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Meeting 44 - 26 September 2012
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Meeting 44 - 28 November 2012
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Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
Approved at February CUSC Panel 2011.
Useful links
European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER)
Meetings 2011
Long Term Tariff Publications
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