1. 12 November 2009 energynetworks.org 1 PRESENTED BY SIMON BROOKE, ON BEHALF OF CMG Amending the DCMF Terms of Reference Distribution Charging Methodology Forum

2. 12 November 2009 Agenda Background Proposed Changes Next Steps energynetworks.org 2

3. 12 November 2009 Background Collective Licence Modification (CLM) on Common Distribution Charging Methodology (CDCM) enacted on 1 Jul ‘09 CDCM submitted to Authority on 25 Sept ’09 proposes CDCM is governed into DCUSA DCUSA change proposal (DPC046) raised to govern CDCM Ofgem CDCM consultation opened on 28 Sept ’09, closed 26 Oct ’09 DPC046 working group confirm some licence condition obligations will not be part of DCUSA energynetworks.org 3

4. 12 November 2009 Proposed DCMF Terms of Reference Meeting Frequency First Thursday of the month every other month, starting in April Publish timetable a year ahead as part of the agenda Scope Refer to Common Distribution Charging Methodology (CDCM) and EHV Distribution Charging Methodology (EDCM) Include Annual Review of CDCM and EDCM Administration Publication of meeting material three days in advance of meeting Publication of draft minutes within a week of meeting Publication standard agenda template ToR available on ENA website at: http://2009.energynetworks.org/dcmf/http://2009.energynetworks.org/dcmf/ energynetworks.org 4

5. 12 November 2009 Consultation DCMF issued consultation on Friday 6 Nov ’09 Discussion and debate at DCMF on proposed changes Closing date for responses is 20 Nov ’09 We would welcome comments on the proposed changes energynetworks.org 5

6. 12 November 2009 Next steps Review responses Amend DCMF Terms of Reference and issue to stakeholders and place on ENA website CMG to write to Ofgem confirming licence obligations will be met through application of revised Terms of Reference energynetworks.org 6