How would you like the BSC Change process to evolve?

As part of its two-year strategy, the BSC Panel (which governs the code) committed to consider what improvements could be made to the BSC Change process, which includes speeding it up. This is especially important as in July 2021 the Government and Ofgem made proposals to reform the energy codes.

The Panel wants to canvass views from interested parties on the potential scope and objectives for any review of the BSC Change process. The Panel is interested in hearing ideas for quick wins, and it is keen to hear the views of market participants that interact with the BSC Change process, as well as those that do not.

Please complete this short survey by 17:00 on 7 February 2022 to share your views. We would also be happy to discuss your views with you, should you prefer, in which case please contact Chris Arnold, Senior Change Analyst, at Chris.Arnold@elexon.co.uk / 020 7380 4221.

Next Steps
The results of this survey and proposed next steps will be presented to the Panel and communicated to industry via Newscast and the BSC Change distribution list.

Thanks in advance,

BSC Change Team

Questions marked with an asterisk (*) require an answer.

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* 1. Please tell us your name, the name of the company you work for, and your role

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* 2. Are you happy to be contacted by us to discuss your response?

Yes

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* 3. If you are happy for us to contact you please provide your telephone number

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* 4. When do you think the BSC Change process should be reviewed?

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* 5. How valuable is a review of the BSC Change process in 2022 to you and your organisation

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* 6. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

	1 - Strongly agree	2 - Agree	3 - Undecided	5 - Disagree	6 - Strongly disagree
A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to speed up the BSC Change processes	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to speed up the BSC Change processes 1 - Strongly agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to speed up the BSC Change processes 2 - Agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to speed up the BSC Change processes 3 - Undecided	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to speed up the BSC Change processes 5 - Disagree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to speed up the BSC Change processes 6 - Strongly disagree
A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to simplify the BSC Change processes	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to simplify the BSC Change processes 1 - Strongly agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to simplify the BSC Change processes 2 - Agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to simplify the BSC Change processes 3 - Undecided	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to simplify the BSC Change processes 5 - Disagree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to simplify the BSC Change processes 6 - Strongly disagree
A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to encourage greater participation from stakeholders, particularly smaller participants	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to encourage greater participation from stakeholders, particularly smaller participants 1 - Strongly agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to encourage greater participation from stakeholders, particularly smaller participants 2 - Agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to encourage greater participation from stakeholders, particularly smaller participants 3 - Undecided	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to encourage greater participation from stakeholders, particularly smaller participants 5 - Disagree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to encourage greater participation from stakeholders, particularly smaller participants 6 - Strongly disagree
A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to make progressive change (rather than fundamental changes - ‘evolution instead of revolution’)	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to make progressive change (rather than fundamental changes - ‘evolution instead of revolution’) 1 - Strongly agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to make progressive change (rather than fundamental changes - ‘evolution instead of revolution’) 2 - Agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to make progressive change (rather than fundamental changes - ‘evolution instead of revolution’) 3 - Undecided	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to make progressive change (rather than fundamental changes - ‘evolution instead of revolution’) 5 - Disagree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to make progressive change (rather than fundamental changes - ‘evolution instead of revolution’) 6 - Strongly disagree
A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to move in the direction of the Retail Energy Code change process and the proposed Codes Review approach for change, to rely less on industry and Workgroups and more on code bodies	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to move in the direction of the Retail Energy Code change process and the proposed Codes Review approach for change, to rely less on industry and Workgroups and more on code bodies 1 - Strongly agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to move in the direction of the Retail Energy Code change process and the proposed Codes Review approach for change, to rely less on industry and Workgroups and more on code bodies 2 - Agree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to move in the direction of the Retail Energy Code change process and the proposed Codes Review approach for change, to rely less on industry and Workgroups and more on code bodies 3 - Undecided	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to move in the direction of the Retail Energy Code change process and the proposed Codes Review approach for change, to rely less on industry and Workgroups and more on code bodies 5 - Disagree	A review of the BSC Change process should identify ways to move in the direction of the Retail Energy Code change process and the proposed Codes Review approach for change, to rely less on industry and Workgroups and more on code bodies 6 - Strongly disagree
A review of the BSC Change process should consider how Agile principles and approaches could be applied to the BSC Change process	A review of the BSC Change process should consider how Agile principles and approaches could be applied to the BSC Change process 1 - Strongly agree	A review of the BSC Change process should consider how Agile principles and approaches could be applied to the BSC Change process 2 - Agree	A review of the BSC Change process should consider how Agile principles and approaches could be applied to the BSC Change process 3 - Undecided	A review of the BSC Change process should consider how Agile principles and approaches could be applied to the BSC Change process 5 - Disagree	A review of the BSC Change process should consider how Agile principles and approaches could be applied to the BSC Change process 6 - Strongly disagree

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* 7. What do you think the scope of any review of the BSC Change process should cover and what other items or objectives would you like to see included?

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* 8. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

	1 - Strongly agree	2 - Agree	3 - Undecided	5 - Disagree	6 - Strongly disagree
The need to consult twice for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup should be removed, to save 1-2 months (i.e. remove the need to consult during the Report Phase for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup)	The need to consult twice for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup should be removed, to save 1-2 months (i.e. remove the need to consult during the Report Phase for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup) 1 - Strongly agree	The need to consult twice for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup should be removed, to save 1-2 months (i.e. remove the need to consult during the Report Phase for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup) 2 - Agree	The need to consult twice for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup should be removed, to save 1-2 months (i.e. remove the need to consult during the Report Phase for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup) 3 - Undecided	The need to consult twice for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup should be removed, to save 1-2 months (i.e. remove the need to consult during the Report Phase for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup) 5 - Disagree	The need to consult twice for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup should be removed, to save 1-2 months (i.e. remove the need to consult during the Report Phase for Modifications that have been assessed and consulted on by a Workgroup) 6 - Strongly disagree
The European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EBGL) Change Process adds no value	The European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EBGL) Change Process adds no value 1 - Strongly agree	The European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EBGL) Change Process adds no value 2 - Agree	The European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EBGL) Change Process adds no value 3 - Undecided	The European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EBGL) Change Process adds no value 5 - Disagree	The European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EBGL) Change Process adds no value 6 - Strongly disagree
To simplify the arrangements the Change Proposal and Modification processes should be merged	To simplify the arrangements the Change Proposal and Modification processes should be merged 1 - Strongly agree	To simplify the arrangements the Change Proposal and Modification processes should be merged 2 - Agree	To simplify the arrangements the Change Proposal and Modification processes should be merged 3 - Undecided	To simplify the arrangements the Change Proposal and Modification processes should be merged 5 - Disagree	To simplify the arrangements the Change Proposal and Modification processes should be merged 6 - Strongly disagree
For more significant changes, a cost/benefit assessment should be a standard requirement	For more significant changes, a cost/benefit assessment should be a standard requirement 1 - Strongly agree	For more significant changes, a cost/benefit assessment should be a standard requirement 2 - Agree	For more significant changes, a cost/benefit assessment should be a standard requirement 3 - Undecided	For more significant changes, a cost/benefit assessment should be a standard requirement 5 - Disagree	For more significant changes, a cost/benefit assessment should be a standard requirement 6 - Strongly disagree
For more significant changes the industry should confirm that an issue is valid before time and effort is spent on developing solutions	For more significant changes the industry should confirm that an issue is valid before time and effort is spent on developing solutions 1 - Strongly agree	For more significant changes the industry should confirm that an issue is valid before time and effort is spent on developing solutions 2 - Agree	For more significant changes the industry should confirm that an issue is valid before time and effort is spent on developing solutions 3 - Undecided	For more significant changes the industry should confirm that an issue is valid before time and effort is spent on developing solutions 5 - Disagree	For more significant changes the industry should confirm that an issue is valid before time and effort is spent on developing solutions 6 - Strongly disagree
Too many Modifications go to Ofgem for decision	Too many Modifications go to Ofgem for decision 1 - Strongly agree	Too many Modifications go to Ofgem for decision 2 - Agree	Too many Modifications go to Ofgem for decision 3 - Undecided	Too many Modifications go to Ofgem for decision 5 - Disagree	Too many Modifications go to Ofgem for decision 6 - Strongly disagree
The current practice of progressing BSC Changes equally should be continued, instead of using a prioritisation criteria	The current practice of progressing BSC Changes equally should be continued, instead of using a prioritisation criteria 1 - Strongly agree	The current practice of progressing BSC Changes equally should be continued, instead of using a prioritisation criteria 2 - Agree	The current practice of progressing BSC Changes equally should be continued, instead of using a prioritisation criteria 3 - Undecided	The current practice of progressing BSC Changes equally should be continued, instead of using a prioritisation criteria 5 - Disagree	The current practice of progressing BSC Changes equally should be continued, instead of using a prioritisation criteria 6 - Strongly disagree

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* 9. I would like to see the BSC Change process make better use of digital tools and platforms

Strongly agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 1. Please tell us your name, the name of the company you work for, and your role

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* 2. Are you happy to be contacted by us to discuss your response?

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* 3. If you are happy for us to contact you please provide your telephone number

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* 4. When do you think the BSC Change process should be reviewed?

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* 5. How valuable is a review of the BSC Change process in 2022 to you and your organisation

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* 6. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

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* 7. What do you think the scope of any review of the BSC Change process should cover and what other items or objectives would you like to see included?

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* 8. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

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* 9. I would like to see the BSC Change process make better use of digital tools and platforms

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* 10. Any other comments, including any ideas for quick wins?