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GMARG Forum
Thursday 18 October 2018
Minutes of Meeting
Participants:
Name Company Name Company
Mark Clarke GNI David Mulholland SSE Airtricity
Catherine Duff GNI Mark Phelan Electric Ireland
Caroline Connaughton PrePay Power Tim O’Sullivan Reverve
Krystle Chapman Energia Ben Lambon Bord Gais Energy
Aidan Hogan GNI Samantha Connor Flogas
Douglas O’Brien GNI GPRO Seán Mac An Bhaird CRU
Page 1 of 7Minutes of Meeting
Agenda Item 2
Review of minutes from the previous meeting and Actions
Title ID Overview Update at Meeting Action/Next Steps
G121 Determine whether the Eligibility List Data Processor Agreement – [Note main update under Section 4 Action G121 open –
can be published on GNI’s extranet. below]. GNI to revert with revised proposals for Code Mod GNI to revert with revised proposals
Details of the new processing for Code Mod
arrangement to be presented to the
GMARG
G175 GNI high level assessment of Eircodes: [Note main update under Section 3 below] Action G175 Open –
postcodes Request that amended minutes for August meeting are circulated ref GNI to maintain watching brief on
new request for Eircodes portfolio files. As previously, GNI advised Eircodes, co-ordinate future go-live
the group that any distribution is subject to licencing issues. GNI had project plan with ESBN
written to Shippers to confirm their licencing status. Suppliers All to consider impact of simultaneous
requested that GNI considers impact/co-ordinates with ESBN for versus sequential implementation
Eircode roll-out, reason for 1-month implementation post ESBN. All to confirm their licencing position
with Eircode holder by Nov GMARG
GNI to issue portfolios when licencing
question resolved, issue revised August
Minutes
G190 MPD2 to be updated MPD 5 (Correction/ Amendment) Change of Mind [See also verbal Action G190 Closed:
updates 10.2/10.3 below]
G 202 Vulnerable and Priority reconciliation [See also verbal updates 10.2/10.3 below]: Priority Flag change Action G202 – Open:
reports Impact Assessment to be submitted to CRU. GNI noted that we GNI to submit text to CRU for approval
replied to the previous BGES mail
G 203 PAYG Misdirected Payments PPM enhancement project. Technical processes to be brought into Action G203 – Open GNI:
any PPM enhancement project. Technical process to be addressed as
part of any PPM enhancement project.
Financial arrangements to be discussed
at that stage
Page 2 of 7G 206 GMARG Terms of Reference GMARG Terms of Reference (including CR/DDR timelines) - CRU met Action G206 Open –
with GNI/RMDS to discuss industry fora. The CRU will keep the CRU to provide update to GMARG on
GMARG updated. ToR including revised CR/DDR
timelines.
G242 Schema Release - detailed project Schema Release feedback Action G242 – Closed
timelines
G243 Schema Release - bi-lateral Shipper Schema Release - bi-lateral meetings Action G243 – Closed
meetings for market testing timelines
G244 PPM Refund Process PPM Refund Process – One Shippers responded that May is a Action G244 – Open – GNI to re-issue FAQ
problematic period for reconciliations, Question on when EUSI document to industry
expires for summer credits. Refund letters to issue to impacted end-
users. GNI advised the meeting that the volume of sites impacted
were very low. Request to recirculate FAQ document to
GMARG/CRU.
G245 Christmas 2018 working [Note main update under Sections 8 ,9 below] 2019 Dates: GNI issued Action G245 – GNI Propose to Close
arrangements/2019 Meeting Dates proposed dates around 1. Christmas Lock Moratorium 2. Christmas
Hours and 3. 2019 GMARG calendar. The forum was happy with the
proposed dates for all 3 items.
Agenda Item 3
Eircodes
Refer also G175 above. Eircodes now rolled out to 76% of GPRNs on GNI systems. Request that the August meeting minutes are updated to reflect that several Shippers
had requested that their Eircoded portfolio files are issued, subject to licencing issues being resolved. Shippers requested these portfolio files so that they can run
internal reconciliation exercises based on files from both Network Companies. GNI explained that as there are licencing requirements, Shippers should confirm their own
Eircode licencing arrangements as part of this exercise (BGES/EI/SSEAT and Energia requested files). SSE confirmed that their licencing entity was Secure Ireland, both
GNI and SSE to confirm language in our respective licencing arrangements to confirm if this complies with obligations. Questions raised by forum if;- 1. The Electricity
industry has the same licencing issues, 2. If GNI will reject any Market Message with a mismatching or no Eircode appended, GNI to confirm. New Action G246: GNI to
confirm that MM with wrong/no Eircode will be accepted
Agenda Item 4
Data Sharing Agreement Code Mod Proposal
Refer also G121 above. The Data Sharing Agreement was previously discussed at the Code Mod on 8th August, where concerns were expressed about the potential for
Data issues coming under the CRU’s remit/possible CRU sanction, GNI agrees with the general objective of minimising the risk of double jeopardy. GNI is drafting a
suitable Code Mod to address this issue and will circulate to both the Code and GMARG groups. Question if the DPC and CRU have a Memorandum of Understanding in
place?
Page 3 of 7Agenda Item 5
PPM Front Office Arrangements
GNI outlined the current proposals around the PPM Front Office Arrangements, that an extension in the current service would be sought until July 2021. GNI proposing
that a working group is established to address implementation and to ensure that no gaps in the process. GNI to develop ToR for working group, Shippers input is
required. New Action G248: Shippers to input to new PPM working group ToR
Agenda Item 6
SoLR update
Discussions are ongoing between GNI, BGES and the CRU on Supplier of Last resort, a technical call had been convened the week before GMARG. The SoLR asked that
until discussions are at a more advanced stage that only limited details are published.
Agenda Item 7
Schema Release 2019
GNI gave an update on the 2019 Schema, 9 Suppliers have installed the Schema upgrade on the test environment, technical calls being held weekly, the Market
Assurance report will be provided to the CRU by 14th December.
Agenda Item 8
2019 GMARG Calendar and 2019 Workplan
GNI has issued the proposed 2019 GMARG calendar which follows the standard pattern of meeting every second month with a call in-between as required, the 2019
calendar has a meeting the day before Good Friday and is schedule 1-week early in December. The Shippers supported the proposed Calendar. GNI and the CRU also
invited Shipper input on the 2019 GMARG workplan, the Schema and Eircodes will be 2 large 2019 projects. . New Action G249: Shippers to input to the 2019 GMARG
workplan by the next GMARG call
Agenda Item 9
GNI working arrangements (Christmas/Lock Moratorium)
GNI issued the proposals the Christmas 2018 working arrangements, with the standard pattern for the Debt Lock Moratorium (and comment on the equivalent Electricity
one), the Moratorium only applies to Residential customers. The GNI Christmas hours document will issue in November, GNI outlined the office days and expected field
operations hours for the Christmas period.
Page 4 of 7Agenda Item 10
GNI verbal updates
10. GNI updates 10.1 PPM Emergency Credit At the previous GMARG discussions had taken place about changing the
Emergency Credit from €5 to €10. CRU asked the Electricity market for
input. Shippers were supportive but asked about comms with end-users,
Shippers will be asked to reply to the CRU with their suggested comms
approach by Wednesday 24th. GNI asked how often Emergency credit is
usually used and is it maxed out.
10.2 [Impact Assessment on] Priority Flag change – identify impacted MPDs. As above, MPD2 language
Priority Flag change drafted and to issue to CRU for approval.
10.3 Vulnerable and Priority Vulnerable and Priority Customer Annual reconciliation – GNI compiled
Customer Annual those individual Shipper reports as returned into single matrix to report
reconciliation to the CRU. Some Shippers had not yet replied, those Shippers with the
majority of customer had and only limited updates were required.
New Action G250: Shippers to reply to VC reconciliation
10.4 Customer Complaint Customer Complaint Process Implementation expected to go live on
Process Implementation 19/11/18
10.5 MPD 5: Change of MPD 5: Change of Shipper Correction & Amendment Verbal Update –
Shipper Correction & implementation of Change of Mind went live from 1st October, GNI issued
Amendment Verbal Update – notices to Shippers and the CRU, in practice about 60% of the first week
implementation of Change of Change of Mind reverted under the new process, it was over 80% the 2 nd
Mind week.
10.6 Meter reading update GNI advised that 2019 Meter Read calendar had issued and that each of
the Shippers had also been sent a file this week with their own portfolio
with related meter read days.
10.7 Revenue Protection Revenue Protection update – Last chance for comments as process was
update starting day after GMARG. Those Shippers present approved the RP ToR
unless objections received within 1-week.
Market Statistics Market Statistics were not an Agenda item, question on PPM chart if line
represented vend volumes or values, tbc.
Page 5 of 7Agenda Item 11
CRU updates - Update
11. CRU The CRU advised that they were drafting a Debt Flagging Consultation,
updates/consultations which should be published shortly & that two SMART consultation Papers
are with CRU management for approval (including profile removal).
Question from Energia on status of Customer Care Report.
Agenda Item 12 Meeting dates and 9 A.O.B.
12. Next Meeting The next GMARG meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday 15th November
12A. A.O.B. GNI discussed that a number of personnel changes had taken place with Ken Galloway moving to Meter
Data Services, Hilary Healy and Miriam Twomey jointly moving to Revenue Protection and Tim O’Brien
joining as Client Service Manager.
GNI also presented on Site Specific Correction Factors with some larger site due to be updated in Q4.
GNI also advised the Shippers that a program is underway to remove non-registering and non-consuming
meters with 6,500 meters removed to date
The GNI Shipper Survey is also underway at present, SSE asked if they need to follow-up on anything?
Page 6 of 7List of Live Actions at end of Meeting:
Action # Status Overview Responsible
G121 Open Data Processing Agreement: GNI to revert with updated proposals for Code Mod GNI
G 175 Open GNI to maintain watching brief on Eircodes, co-ordinate future go-live project plan with ESBN, issue portfolios GNI/All
when licencing question resolved, issue revised August Minutes. All to consider impact of simultaneous versus
sequential implementation, confirm licencing position with Eircode holder by Nov GMARG
G 190 Closed MPD 5 (Correction/ Amendment): Change of Mind GNI
G 202 Open Priority Customer Flag: GNI to submit to CRU for approval GNI
G 203 Open Misdirected Payments: Technical process to be addressed as part of any PPM enhancement project, Financial GNI
arrangements to be discussed at that stage
G 206 Open GMARG ToR including revised CR/DDR timelines. CRU to provide update to GMARG on ToR including revised CRU
CR/DDR timelines
G242 Closed Schema Release – Shipper feedback has closed on detailed schema release project plan timelines Shippers
G243 Closed Schema Release - GNI arranged bi-lateral meeting with each Supplier re market testing timelines GNI/Shippers
G244 Open PPM Refund Process - GNI to re-issue FAQ document to industry Shippers
G245 Propose 2019 Dates: GNI issued proposed dates around Christmas Lock Moratorium, Christmas Hours and the 2019 GNI
to Close GMARG calendar
G246 New Eircode technical question: GNI to confirm that MM with wrong/no Eircode will be accepted GNI
G248 New PPM Working group ToR: Shippers to input to new working group ToR Shippers
G249 New 2019 GMARG Workplan: Shippers to input to the 2019 GMARG workplan by the next GMARG call Shippers
G250 New VC reconciliation: Shippers to reply to VC reconciliation Shippers
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