1. Smart Metering Update IGG Meeting 18th November 2010

2. Consultation & Workshop
Consultation Paper published (11th Nov):
"Second Consultation on Possible National Rollout Scenarios for the Smart Metering Cost Benefit Analysis" (CER/10/197).
Refines the issues raised in previous consultation (CER/10/082) and presents a number of proposals by the CER for adoption as working assumptions for a full smart metering rollout to be used in the cost benefit analysis.
objectives
business/data requirements,
systems functionality requirements
high level implementation timelines
Respondents are invited to comment on these proposals by 14th Jan 2011.
Workshop at 1.45pm on 24th Nov 2010 in Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2 to clarify any queries relating to the contents of the CER/10/197.
Further info. on consultation & workshop via:

3. Phase 1 Update ESBN Technology Trials completed Sept 2010:
Findings presented to SMWG/SG & included as appendix to CER/10/197 (detailed report to follow)
Dual fuel trial ongoing with BGN
Electricity Customer Behaviour Trials:
(Residential & SME) conclude 31st Dec 2010
Post-trial Surveys during Jan 2010
Findings report Feb/Mar 2010
Gas Customer Behaviour Trials (Residential & SME) continue to 31st May 2011.
Prepayment Trial Phase 2 in progress with 30 customers – may extend beyond end-Dec.
CBA data being collected from ESBN & ESBCS – template to be created for other suppliers to complete.