The Utility Regulator has issued a consultation paper to seek responses on a proposed market procedure that would allow a Customer Bulk Transfer when an electricity supplier intends to exit a market segment(s) voluntarily.
Market Change Request (MCR) 5005 pertains to the creation of a new market procedure (MPNI 40) that would enable suppliers to complete a Customer Bulk Transfer and subsequently allow a supplier to complete a partial market exit from one or more market sector(s) on their own accord.
In line with the Market Registration Code (MRC) Change Control Procedure, we have been asked by the Central Design Authority to approve (or otherwise) this Market Change Request.
The Central Design Authority includes NIE Networks and electricity suppliers.
The Utility Regulator is consulting on this Market Change Request as the changes could affect multiple stakeholders should a supplier decide to leave the market by decertifying in one or more market categories.
MCR 5005 could potentially impact a variety of stakeholders, particularly customers, who would be subject to Customer Bulk Transfer. It is important that we consider views from all stakeholders in relation to this Change Request, prior to a decision being made.
For further information on the consultation, including details of how to response, please visit our consultation section.
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