RMDS
DR1221 – Contingency Process for failure in SPAYG technology chain
This new Contingency Process DR is deemed to be essential for V14.00.00 delivery. This DR derives from DR1219 V1.0 and the pre-existing DR1216 V1.0 document, and specifically deals with the Contingency Process for failure in the technology chain for Smart PAYG.
The outcome is likely to be a working practice for the industry with guidelines, but it may also involve technical changes, which may be schema impacting.
IGG Meeting – 27.04.2022
| EVENT NAME | IGG |
|---|---|
| DATE | 27.04.2022 |
| TIME | 10:30 – 12:30 |
| LOCATION | Conference Call |
| DESCRIPTION | IGG 10:30 – 12:30 |
- Draft IGG Agenda 27.04.2022 v1.0
- IGG Actions Carried Forward April 2022 v1.0
- Gemserv IGG Presentation 27.04.2022 v1.0
- MRSO IGG Presentation 27.04.2022 v1.0
- ESBN IGG Presentation 27.04.2022 v1.0
- RMDS IGG Presentation 27.04.2022 v2.0
- IGG Actions Closed & Carried Forward 27.04.2022 v1.0
- IGG Meeting Minutes 27.04.2022 v1.0
MCR1219 – SPAGY System and Process changes necessary to deliver policy
This MCR details changes necessary to deliver on SPAYG policy in addition to those in MCR1216 which must be implemented.
DR1219 – SPAYG System Process Changes necessary to deliver policy
This DR details changes necessary to deliver on SPAYG policy in addition to those in DR1216 which must be implemented.
MCR1216 -Smart Metering Remote Operations
This MCR provides details of the Retail Market Design changes associated with Smart Metering Remote Operations.
It details the changes required to the Retail Market Design to enable the utilisation of the Remote Switch functionality of the Smart Meter
DR1216 – Smart Metering Remote Operations
This DR provides details of the Retail Market Design changes associated with Smart Metering Remote Operations.
It details the changes required to the Retail Market Design to enable the utilisation of the Remote Switch functionality of the Smart Meter
MCR1215 – Smart Meter Exchanges
ESBN propose to move to a network led approach for the exchange of MCC02 (day/night) meters. ESBN propose to exchange a day/night MCC02 meter with a smart meter, set at MCC16 (Day, Night and Peak) on commissioning.
The network led ESBN deployment approach is detailed in this MCR
DR1215 – MCC02 Smart Meter Exchanges
ESBN propose to move to a network led approach for the exchange of MCC02 (day/night) meters. ESBN propose to exchange a day/night MCC02 meter with a smart meter, set at MCC16 (Day, Night and Peak) on commissioning.
The network led ESBN deployment approach is detailed in this DR
IGG Conference Call – 30.03.2022
| EVENT NAME | IGG Conference Call |
|---|---|
| DATE | 30.03.2022 |
| TIME | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| LOCATION | N/A |
| DESCRIPTION | Regular IGG Conference Call |
- IGG Conference Call Agenda 30.03.2022 v1.0
- MCR1213 – Interim Retail Market Microgen
- DR1215 – MCC02 Smart Exchanges
- DR1216 – Smart Metering Remote Operations
- DR1219 – SPAYG -System Process Changes necessary to deliver policy
- IGG Conference Call Actions Closed, Carried Forward & New Actions 30.03.2022 v1.0
- IGG Conference Call Minutes 30.03.2022 v1.0
MCR1220 – Electricity Costs Benefits Scheme
The Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Act 2022 and the CRU Guidance Document set out the obligations on ESB Networks (ESBN) as the Distribution System Operator to distribute funds received from the Exchequer to suppliers, and for suppliers to credit customers’ accounts. The scope of this MCR is limited to customers that meet the definition of a domestic customer as set out in the legislation
DR1220 – Electricity Costs Emergency Benefits Scheme
The Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Act 2022 and the CRU Guidance Document set out the obligations on ESB Networks (ESBN) as the Distribution System Operator to distribute funds received from the Exchequer to suppliers, and for suppliers to credit customers’ accounts. The scope of this MDR is limited to customers that meet the definition of a domestic customer as set out in the legislation
2022 Outages
* Outage Type P = Planned U = Unplanned R= Release Events PO= Postponed
Outages in Red have not yet taken place. Outages in Black have completed.
Previous Years Outages – 2021 2020 2019 2018
| *P/U | From | To | Reason for Outage | Backlog Handling/Comments | MKT System Affected |
Systems Undergoing Outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P |
04/12/2022 09:00 |
04/12/2022 11:00 |
To facilitate Network Upgrade in NIE Networks Primary Data Centre | Multiple systems to facilitate network infrastructure upgrade. |
Retail Central Market System |
The systems listed above will not be available during the outage. Any backlog of market messages will be processed once the work is complete |
| P |
20/11/2022 09:00 |
20/11/2022 15:00 |
To facilitate security remediation fixes for RMP classified as maintenance tasks. Also, to allow security patching on Oracle DB for RMP | RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
External facing DMZ upgrades, RMP Database upgrade and Middleware update to WebSphere. |
| P |
20/11/2022 03:00 |
20/11/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
19/11/2022 06:00 |
19/11/2022 20:00 |
To facilitate Network Upgrade in NIE Networks Primary Data Centre | The systems listed above will not be available during the outage. Any backlog of market messages will be processed once the work is complete |
TIBCO Market Messaging |
Multiple systems to facilitate network infrastructure upgrade. |
| P |
13/11/2022 07:30 |
13/11/2022 14:30 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO\SAP NGP |
| P |
14/10/2022 20:00 |
16/10/2022 22:00 |
To facilitate NIE Networks Disaster Recovery (DR) Test | The systems listed above will not be available during the test event. Any backlog of market messages will be processed when the test event is complete. |
TIBCO Market Messaging |
Multiple systems to facilitate NIE Networks Disaster Recovery (DR) Test. |
| P |
16/10/2022 09:00 |
16/10/2022 18:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO\SAP NGP |
| P |
16/10/2022 03:00 |
16/10/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
18/09/2022 07:00 |
18/09/2022 18:00 |
To facilitate Site Switch | Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet and other webservices will be unavailable during the outage. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO |
| P |
18/09/2022 03:00 |
18/09/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
21/08/2022 03:00 |
21/08/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
09/08/2022 08:30 |
09/08/2022 10:30 |
To facilitate Essential Patching and Upgrades | The RMP Extranet will be unavailable for 2 hours on the 9th August to facilitate upgrade work. |
RMP Extranet |
RMP Extranet |
| P |
17/07/2022 08:00 |
17/07/2022 16:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO |
| P |
17/07/2022 03:00 |
17/07/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
03/07/2022 12:00 |
03/07/2022 15:00 |
Update of Oracle Drives on SAP PO | Market messages will queue in ESB Networks backend system and TIBCO system and will be processed on resumption of normal service. |
SAP PO |
SAP PO |
| P |
19/06/2022 08:00 |
19/06/2022 22:00 |
Operating system patching (Linux) | Market messages will queue in ESB Networks backend system and Supplier EMMA and will be processed on resumption of normal service. |
TIBCO |
TIBCO |
| P |
19/06/2022 08:30 |
19/06/2022 16:30 |
To facilitate Site Switch | Messages inbound to Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. |
RMP Extranet |
CLICK |
| P |
19/06/2022 03:00 |
19/06/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
15/05/2022 10:00 |
15/05/2022 14:00 |
Configuring ‘availability zones’ for the API Gateway (API-M) in Azure to increase uptime and tolerance to local failures | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
15/05/2022 07:00 |
15/05/2022 16:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO\SAP NGP |
| P |
15/05/2022 03:00 |
15/05/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
09/05/2022 08:00 |
09/05/2022 14:30 |
To facilitate changes to the Meter Data Management System required for the deployment of the new Smart Meter (RM107) | Data flow between the Central Market System and the Meter Data Management System will queue and will be processed on resumption of normal service. |
Retail Central Market System |
Meter Data Management System |
| P |
24/04/2022 08:00 |
24/04/2022 16:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO |
| P |
17/04/2022 03:00 |
17/04/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
20/03/2022 03:00 |
20/03/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
13/03/2022 10:00 |
13/03/2022 16:00 |
To facilitate middleware update to WebSphere 9 and Server OS upgrades classified as maintenance tasks | RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
Internal IIS server upgrade to Windows 2016; External facing DMZ’s upgrade to Windows 2016; DSW and RMP Database upgraded to Oracle 19c; Middleware upgrade to WebSphere. |
| PO |
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| P |
20/02/2022 08:00 |
20/02/2022 16:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching and other maintenance tasks | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO\SAP NGP |
| P |
20/02/2022 03:00 |
20/02/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
24/01/2022 08:00 |
24/01/2022 15:00 |
To facilitate an essential upgrade and other maintenance tasks | Data flow between the Central Market System and the Meter Data Management System (MDMS) will queue and will be processed on resumption of normal service. |
Retail Central Market System |
Meter Data Management System (MDMS) |
| P |
20/01/2022 07:00 |
20/01/2022 08:00 |
To facilitate configuration change to the API Gateway (API-M) | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
| P |
16/01/2022 07:00 |
16/01/2022 18:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching and other maintenance tasks | Market Messages inbound to ESB Networks will queue in the central HUB and be processed on resumption of normal service. The facility to book appointments via RMP Extranet shall be unavailable during the outage. Calls to the MPRN Enquiry Web Service will also be impacted as a result. |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP IS-U\SAP PO\SAP NGP |
| P |
16/01/2022 03:00 |
16/01/2022 05:00 |
To facilitate Essential Security Patching | MPRN Enquiry Web Service |
Retail Central Market System |
SAP Gateway Server |
MCR1213 – Interim Retail Market Microgen Solution
In January 2021, the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) published its
consultation paper on a new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) with a ‘Summary Report of
Submissions Received’ paper published by DECC in June 2021. The MSS proposed the introduction
of a ‘Clean Export Guarantee’ and a ‘Clean Export Premium’ to support the take-up of
microgeneration in Ireland.
As per CRU’s updated IRMM Working Group Roadmap presented at the IRMM Working Group 5
meeting on 14 October 2021, ESB Networks has now updated draft MDR1213 to reflect the
publication of CRU’s ‘Interim Clean Export Guarantee’ decision (CRU/21/131) which was published
on 1 December 2021.
Re-versioned in Sept 2022 to amend deemed export formula.
DR1213 – Interim Retail Market Microgen Solution
In January 2021, the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) published its
consultation paper on a new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) with a ‘Summary Report of
Submissions Received’ paper published by DECC in June 2021. The MSS proposed the introduction
of a ‘Clean Export Guarantee’ and a ‘Clean Export Premium’ to support the take-up of
microgeneration in Ireland.
As per CRU’s updated IRMM Working Group Roadmap presented at the IRMM Working Group 5
meeting on 14 October 2021, ESB Networks has now updated draft MDR1213 to reflect the
publication of CRU’s ‘Interim Clean Export Guarantee’ decision (CRU/21/131) which was published
on 1 December 2021.
IGG Meeting – 02.03.2022
| EVENT NAME | IGG |
|---|---|
| DATE | 02.03.2022 |
| TIME | 10:30 – 12:30 |
| LOCATION | Conference Call |
| DESCRIPTION | IGG 10:30 – 12:30 |
- Draft IGG Agenda 02.03.2022 v1.0
- IGG Actions Carried Forward March 2022 v1.0
- MRSO IGG Presentation 02.03.2022 v1.0
- Gemserv IGG Presentation 02.03.2022 v1.0
- ESBN IGG Presentation 02.03.2022 v1.0
- RMDS IGG Presentation 02.03.2022 v3.0
- IGG Actions Closed, Carried Forward & New Actions 02.03.2022 v1.0
- Draft IGG Meeting Minutes 02.03.2022 v1.0