Smart Grids Task Force Expert Group 1 work on

Interoperability & Access to DataPresentation at the EER/ESMIG Workshop of 20.03.2019

Constantina Filiou European Commission, DG ENERGY

EUROPEAN SMART GRIDS TASK FORCE EG1 – INTEROPERABILITY & DATA

SMART GRIDS TASK FORCE (SGTF): 3 Expert Groups for 2017-18

https://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/markets-and-consumers/smart-grids-and-meters/smart-grids-task-force

EG2 – DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY: CYBER SECURITY

Terms of Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/eg2_-_tor_cyber.pdf

EG3 – REGULATORY ISSUES: DEMAND SIDE FLEXIBILITYTerms of Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/eg3_-_tor_demand_response_final.pdf

Objective: Prepare the ground for secondary legislation on related topics

Legal Basis: COM/2016/0860 “Clean Energy for All Europeans”

EG1 – STANDARDS: INTEROPERABILITY AND PROCEDURES

Working Group: interoperability when it comes to access to dataTerms of Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/tor_eg1_wg_on_data_format_procedures.pdf

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ART 24 – RECAST ELECTRICITY DIRECTIVE

Publicly available version (11.01.2019) https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-5076-2019-INIT/en/pdf

Article 24 Interoperability requirements and procedures for access to data

▌2. In order to promote competition in the retail market and avoid excessive administrative costs for the eligible parties, Member States shall facilitate the full interoperability of energy services within the EU. The Commission, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 68 shall determine interoperability requirements and non-discriminatory and transparent procedures for accessing the data, listed under Article 23 (1). Member States shall ensure that electricity undertakings apply these interoperability requirements and procedures, which shall be built on existing nationalpractices.

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Earlier EG1 work on interoperability & access to (near-real time) data

1. https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/EG1_Final%20Report_SM%20Interop%20Standards%20Function.pdf

2. https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/20160829_EG1_Final%20Report%20V1.1.pdf

3. https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/report_final_eg1_my_energy_data_15_november_2016.pdf

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EG1 Working Group on Electricity and Gas Data Format & Procedures• Objective: facilitate interoperability of electricity and gas services in retail markets and

help promote competition

• Issue: data access (and exchange)

• Investigate how best to move towards a common framework in the EU and convergence of national practices, for (electricity and gas) data access and exchange§ achieve consensus among key stakeholders on best pathway to follow;§ propose scope and coverage of further and more specific secondary EU legislation to set up

such common arrangements to ensure interoperability

Task at hand • map national practices for data access and exchange – electricity, gas• identify commonalities, differences, scope for convergence• frame recommendations on what to consider in a secondary legislation

Administrative informationDeliverables ToR & Roadmap (30/06/2017); 2 internal Interim Reports in 2018;

Final Report – awaiting approval by EG1; then SGTF Steering Committee

Working methods Editorial Team + Subgroups (interoperability, targeted processes)

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EG1 – Approach

ApproachTargeted processes

Traditional processes and New/Emerging processes; both electricity and gas- Traditional processes examined: Change of Supplier, Billing- New & Emerging services: "Download my data"; “Share my data" with third

parties: both historical data, and near-real time data

Horizontal theme: Interoperability

• understanding what it entails (levels of interoperability) and how to reach and maintain it;

• work systematically building on existing materialè e.g. earlier EG1 work, capitalise on liaisons with standards' community

and ongoing activities;è for a given process; test ideas using common templates and models to

map and analyse national practices è common elements/differences• based on findings èè advice on what to consider for interoperability

and how best to build upon national practices

Building upon related work,e.g. EG1 work, CEER, Standards,

available studies

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National specificity

specificityspecificity

National specificity

Reaching and maintaining interoperability Concept: REFERENCE MODEL that evolves over time:

CORE with common elements + allowing for NATIONALSPECIFICITIES

National specificity

National specificity

National specificity

National specificity

Core Model

NationalCoreNational

Model

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EG1 reflections

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1st core

Milestone 2

EG1 reflections

Pathway and progress

to interoperabilityexpansion

must be duly monitored & accordingly adapted

Towards interoperability - processes supporting

new & emerging services : a low-hanging fruit.A good point to start; potential for fast progress

Reaching and maintaining interoperability is a STEP- by- STEP exercise;

more challenging when traditional processesare involved

Milestone n

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Reference core process model

Reference information model

Role model

Discuss with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the REFERENCE MODEL is representative

EG1 reflections

Semantics first!

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Yes to convergence over time and furthering of interoperability, asopposed to short-term harmonisation

Business requirements must be the basis for interoperability and must remain technology-neutral

Reference model: must be representative; flexible to allow national specificities; able to evolve over time; implementation monitoring a must - nationally/EU-level

Build on available models – consider, as far as possible, howbest to extend/adapt them to fit the purpose

Emerging services: a low-hanging fruit for interoperability; morechoice for consumers and business opportunities in there

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• Access to fit-for-purpose smart meters

• Certified pricecomparison tool

• Clearer energy bills

• Entitle individuals and communities to generate electricity and to consume, store or sell it back to the market

• Easier switching conditions• Reward demand-response

• Monitoring of energy poverty (governance)

• Information on alternatives to disconnection

• Secured electricity supplies• Sound data management

CLEAN ENERGY PACKAGE - FAIR DEAL FOR ALL CONSUMERS

Our vision is of an Energy Union with citizens at its core, where citizens take ownership ofthe energy transition, benefit from new technologies to reduce their bills, participateactively in the market, and where vulnerable consumers areprotected.Energy Union Framework Strategy

BETTER INFORMED EMPOWERED PROTECTED

COMPETITIVE RETAIL MARKETS- Regulated prices phased out (only justifiedexemptions)- Fair market access for new market players such as new services providers (e.g. aggregators)- Flexible network management- Distribution operators become neutral but active market facilitator

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Thank youfor your attentionconstantina.filiou@ec.europa.eu

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