Guidance version control

Guidance version control

Guidance version control Contents v2.0 2 v3.0 3 v4.0 4 v5.0 6 v6.0 8 v7.0 9 v8.0...12 v9.0...13 National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 1

v2.0 Slide 79 If the CMU is new and you want to apply to Prequalification as a Proven DSR, please note that you can participate in a DSR Test prior to the Prequalification Window only (i.e. before 23 rd July). Slide 80 If the CMU is new and you want to apply to Prequalification as a Proven DSR, please note that you can create a new Proven DSR CMU prior to the Prequalification Window (i.e. before 23 rd July). Slide 80 - Steps to submit a DSR request in the system. National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 2

v3.0 3 Updated link to the CM rules 9 - Updated link to the CM rules 11 Added If you are having any difficulty accessing the EMR DB Portal, clear your cache and cookies by accessing your settings on your browser and added JPEG. 18 Clarified Prospective refers to New Build or Refurb and added Distribution only to the new Rule regarding Private Network 19 Added However, uploaded Exhibits will need to be deleted and replaced with the current year s Exhibits and added Some documents that have been uploaded will be copied across but not all, so please check the documents. 29 Added If not applying as an Agent, leave the box unticked. 49 Deleted Option to defer (Distribution CMU only). 51 Corrected typos 60 Amended Submit or defer Connection Arrangements. 85 Added Option to defer (Post-Refurb Distribution CMU for T-4 only). 99 - Clarified Prospective refers to New Build or Refurb 106 Added These tick boxes are mandatory. Please tick the relevant boxes. 107 - Added These tick boxes are mandatory. Please tick the relevant boxes. 113 Amended If I have multiple components, does the Historic Performance have to be for the same Settlement Periods? Yes, you have to ensure you Settlement Periods are consistent across all of the components that make up the CMU. 117 Clarified the dates are should be between 15 Sep 2016 to 14 Sep 2018. 126 - Clarified the dates are should be between 15 Sep 2016 to 14 Sep 2018 and amended the title to Not opted-out. 127 - Amended the title to Not opted-out. 134 - Corrected typo 137 Added an example i.e. company address has changed. 161 Added the link to the CMU transfer guidance 166 Added however, only certain documents that have been uploaded will be copied across so make sure to check the documents in the cloned CMU. 217 Added the link to the Metering Assessment template National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 3

v4.0 3 Deleted cloned CMUs or 8 Added the link G.11 New Generating Technology Class categories in 2018 to the contents page 9 Added the link to the Capacity Market Prequalification Exhibit tool on the website 17 Added button with link to the Prequalification readiness video 18 Added You will need to clone your current CMUs if the Generating Technology Class has changed on Schedule 3. 19 Added Generating Technology Class is no longer valid as an example 23 Added the link to the Capacity Market Prequalification Exhibit tool on the website 39 Amended Refer to Schedule 3: Generating Technology classes in the CM Rules to determine the appropriate technology class for your component. Please note, if your old CMU has a Generating Technology class that is no longer stated on Schedule 3 you will need to clone your CMU and added buttons with links to the guidance for cloning and Generating Technology Class 42 Deleted e.g. 2x2MW battery storage units and instead added example text to the fields description of the CMU component and address of the CMU component. 43 Amended leave this field blank or input 0 and Enter BMU ID(s) if applicable, otherwise leave this field blank (click Add for multiple BMU IDs). If your unit is CMRS, check with Elexon for your BMU ID. 61 Added including evidence that the Applicant has the Legal Right to use the land. 62 Added example text to the field Construction Plan summary information & added the full screenshot of the Extended Years Criteria tick boxes 65 Added an example of value to use in Details of the Total Project Spend Example 10000000.00 68 Added (s) and (click Add for multiple BMU IDs) after BMU ID to clarify that provision of more than one BMU ID is acceptable 88 Added Improvement programme does not require planning consents (Refurb only) - No Relevant Planning Consents required 91 Added example text to the field Construction Plan summary information & added the full screenshot of the Extended Years Criteria tick boxes 94 Added an example of value to use in Details of the Total Project Spend Example 10000000.00 98 Added the link to the Capacity Market Prequalification Exhibit tool on the website 108 Added If you want to edit your submitted Application, you will need to withdraw your Application then edit and resubmit. This can be done up until the end of the Prequalification submission window. If you edit your company details in the Companies section after you have submitted your Application, you will need to withdraw and resubmit your Application for the changes to update. National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 4

109 Added Applicant status has been selected 133 Added the link to the Capacity Market Prequalification Exhibit tool on the website 134 Added two Directors must sign otherwise. 145 Amended Certificates to Declarations 146 Amended Certificates to Declarations 150 Amended We suggest that you provide a covering letter with your Application 162 Added the link G.11 New Generating Technology Class categories in 2018 to the appendix 164 Amended to 15 and deleted or prequalification notice (Unproven DSR) 166 Added the link new Generating Technology Class categories for 2018 170 Deleted FAQ: What has changed this year in regards to the treatment of auxiliary load in calculating the capacity obligation? Nothing - all that has changed is that there is a new field within the component section of My CMUs, which allows the Applicant to enter the MW value of auxiliary load as well as an explanation in the free text box below. 172 Clarified the wording for Termination of CMU that has opted out of generating in the winter of applicable delivery year If an Applicant declares that their CMU will be temporarily non-operational for all the Winter of the Delivery Year to which the Capacity Auction relates but generates during this period then they shall be issued with a Termination Notice. 174 Added information on the Exhibit tool and the link to the Capacity Market Prequalification Exhibit tool on the website 178 Added A Refurbishing CMU only can declare that no Relevant Planning Consents are required if the improvement works do not require planning consents and (including the option for a Refurbishing CMU to make the declaration that no Relevant Planning Consents are required). Also, added the Rule 3.8.1. 180 Added Planning Granted outline planning not acceptable 188 Added Connection Entry Capacity to Applicant Checklist and CEC to Delivery Body Checks 201 Added link to the Metering Assessment template on the website 220 Added title slide G.11 New Generating Technology Class categories in 2018 221 Added key information on Generating Technology Class categories for 2018 National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 5

v5.0 4 Added For the description of each change, see the guidance version control document and link to the document. 17 Amended link on the Prequalification readiness video button 18 Added prior to & (Existing & Pre-Refurb only) 24 Added & Director to Prequalification Certificate and Certificate of Conduct 30 Amended If the CMU is an Interconnector and it holds an Interconnection Licence, upload the Licence in the relevant field. 35 Added Transmission CMU or 38 Added Line Loss Considerations is not mandatory for New Builds. 39 Added your own unique six-digit identifier as your 41 Added The minimum capacity you can enter is 2MW for all CMU types (ignore 0.000 shown in the system above). 44 Added This section is not required to be completed at Prequalification & Upload a Single Line Diagram only if you are completing a metering assessment, otherwise do not upload. 48 Added - 49 Added in the last 51 Added last 24 months prior to the end of the Prequalification Window. 57 - Added - 68 Amended to GB 73 Added by the Applicant. 74 Amended to to tick this box to declare that the business plan fulfils the requirements. 76 - Added by the Applicant. 85 Amended to must 99 Added For a Prospective CMU, a Generating CMU comprising a number of Generating Units cannot have a Connection Capacity totaling more than 50MW & For both Existing & Prospective, a Generating CMU comprising a number of Generating Units cannot have a Connection Capacity totaling more than 50MW. 132 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 133 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 134 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 135 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 136 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 137 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 139 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 140 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 141 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 142 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 143 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 144 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 146 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 147 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 6

148 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 149 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s). 205 Amended typo 208 Corrected Metering Assessment question for DSR CMRS and Transmission CMRS CMUs to Other Generation on Site?. National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 7

v6.0 21 The Delivery Body will review company registrations within five working days of submission 32 Added Note prospective generating CMU is a term used in the Rules & Regs for New Build and Refurbishing CMUs 40 Added Note prospective generating CMU is a term used in the Rules & Regs for New Build and Refurbishing CMUs 180 Wording amended using CM Rules 181 Added wording re: covering letter recommended if you don t need planning National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 8

v7.0 4 Deleted 32, added 40 (in the guidance & in this document) 22 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 23 Amended add to and added due to new additional fields in the Companies section and one of the Certificates from last year has been amended. Also, regardless if the Certificate has changed, the Application date on each Exhibit will need to be amended. Please make sure the correct details are added to the Exhibits taking into account any amendments that may have been made to the Company details or Directors. These details need to match exactly with the details on Companies House. 24 Added When you update your certificates and company details in the companies section, these details will be updated in all Applications under that company. Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 25 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 27 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 28 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 33 Added spaces to OS Grid Reference for consistency. Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 39 Added Component Tip - Generating units that comprise a component must be at the same location, however they can be separately metered (e.g. separate MPANs). An applicant can also have multiple components on the same location too but they must be separately metered from the other units to ensure no double counting of capacity. 41 Added (i.e. Transmission CMU should use TEC) 42 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 43 Added & if you have one 45 Deleted or before Delivery Year start;. Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 52 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 55 Amended to Save 56 Added link to New Build video 61 Amended Relevant Planning Consents and upload Relevant Planning Consent documentary evidence here if not deferring 62 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 64 Added example dates 65 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 68 Added Example - Surveys completed and initial pre-construction activities have commenced. EPC contract has been placed. Construction due to commence in August 2019. 69 Amended to Save 72 - Added link to Proven and Unproven DSR videos 73 Added e.g. main admin, Director (or equivalent). 74 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 76 Added e.g. main admin, Director (or equivalent). National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 9

77 Amended to It is mandatory to tick this box to declare that the business plan fulfils the requirements. Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 81 Amended to Press Save 87 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 91 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 93 Added example dates. Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 94 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 96 Amended to Save 98 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 101 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 105 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 107 Added If you have an MPAN that falls into a category stated in the MPAN declaration, please enter the details. If this does not apply to your application, enter N/A. 110 - Added link to Proven and Unproven DSR videos 114 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 118 Linked process step to Common Fail Reason in Section E 120 - Added link to New Build video 121 Amended and Credit Cover shall need to be lodged with EMRS. The FCM will need to be submitted at a later date (this can be anytime from the Prequalification Results day up until the deadline for deferral) and added Applicants must be prepared to lodge Credit Cover by the required 15 Working Days deadline even if they are in a position to submit deferred documents for assessment by the Delivery Body immediately after Prequalification Results Day. 142 Added Please note, New Build CMUs can choose to use their Connection agreement Capacity (or a Pro Rata of their Connection agreement) if they do not wish to use Estimate in Good Faith. 147 Deleted * 164 Added Applicants are able to submit deferred documents such as FCM and Connection Arrangements at any time from the Prequalification Results Day if they have received a conditional Prequalification notice (this must be done through the Delivery Body Portal, submissions of deferred documents shall not be accepted by email). Applicants must be prepared to lodge Credit Cover by the required 15 Working Days deadline even if they are in a position to submit deferred documents for assessment by the Delivery Body immediately after Prequalification Results Day. 166 Added Whilst cloning a CMU is not mandatory if no CMU details have changed, in order to amend any CMU details you will need to use the clone function to complete this. 168 Added A cloned CMU must have a unique six digit code for the CMU Identifier. All other information, such as the CMU name or component ID, can remain the same. 175 Amended hyperlink 178 Amended to Documentary evidence of Relevant Planning Consent 180 Amended Applicant checklist & Delivery Body checks 188 Amended Applicant checklist National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 10

196 Added Prior to the release of a Capacity Agreement Notice (CAN), FCM documents must be submitted via My Applications under the tab Edit FCM. This can be done anytime from the Prequalification Results Day. Once a CAN is in place, FCM documents should be submitted under the Milestones section of My Agreements. 206 Amended to complete and amended hyperlinks on the 5 steps National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 11

v8.0 2-221 Added feedback icon with hyperlink to online survey 9 Amended wording to UK Grid Reference Finder 28 Added including the 2 letter prefix. If the prefix isn t included we will assume that the company is GB based and added If the Applicant is not a GB company, include the 2 letter prefix for the relevant country. DB checks we will check it is a valid VAT number, however, if it is incorrect, this could be identified later and consequently, you could face termination fees. 42 Added and magic with hyperlink and added (all postcodes if there are multiple). 47 - Added link to Existing video 49 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 50 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 52 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 53 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 54 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 73 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 74 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 75 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 76 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 77 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 78 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 79 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) and added for entry in this year s Auction. 80 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) and amended to *** Please note that you can participate in a DSR Test prior to the Prequalification Window ONLY (i.e. before 23 rd July) for entry in this year s Auction. *** 112 - Added link to Existing video 113 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 114 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 115 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 116 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 117 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 118 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 12

v9.0 8 Added G.12 Applicant status and G.13 Company creation and user management in the EMR DB Portal with hyperlinks 20 Added For further information on company creation and user management, select the button to the right and Company creation & user management button with hyperlink 21 Added For further information on company creation and user management, select the button to the right and Company creation & user management button with hyperlink 38 Amended to The Line Loss Considerations field is no longer in use; you do not need to upload any documents. This is applicable for all CMU types. 52 Added This field in the system is no longer in use; you do not need to upload any documents here. 56 Amended link to New Build video 72 Amended links to Unproven & Proven videos 75 Added This field in the system is no longer in use; you do not need to upload any documents here. 78 Added This field in the system is no longer in use; you do not need to upload any documents here. 82 Added link to Refurb video 83 Deleted text on What I need to Consider 84 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 85 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 87 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) and added The Connection Arrangement for the Pre and Post Refurb part can be different. 88 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) and added The Connection Arrangement for the Pre and Post Refurb part can be different. 90 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 91 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 92 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 94 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) and amended to between the date which is the Auction Results Day prior to the commencement of the first Delivery Year and the commencement of the first Delivery Year. 95 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 96 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 98 Added To help you decide your Applicant status (i.e. Despatch Controller, Legal Owner, DSR Provider or Joint Owner), select the Applicant status guidance button below for more information and flow chart and Applicant status guidance button with hyperlink 110 Amended links to Unproven & Proven videos 120 Amended link to New Build video 123 Added link to Refurb video 124 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 13

125 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 126 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 127 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 128 Added relevant CM Rule reference(s) 162 Added G.12 Applicant status and G.13 Company creation and user management in the EMR DB Portal with hyperlinks 172 Deleted If an Applicant declares that their CMU will be temporarily nonoperational for all the Winter of the Delivery Year to which the Capacity Auction relates but generates during this period then they shall be issued with a Termination Notice. 175 Added where applicable 222 Added title page for Applicant status 223 Added Applicant status information and added Return to Declarations button with hyperlink 224 Added Applicant status flow chart and added Return to Declarations button with hyperlink 225 Added title page for Company creation and user management in the EMR DB Portal 226 Added information on how to set up a company 227 Added information on choosing your main admin and system users National Grid EMR Delivery Body Page 14