Contracts For Difference Implementation Coordination Agenda 21 st

Contracts For Difference Implementation Coordination

Agenda 21 st July 2014 09: 30 - 10: 00 Introduction & Measures of Success 10: 00 - 10: 25 Cf. D Allocation Process Overview 10: 25 – 11: 10 Systems Overview 11: 10 – 11: 25 Coffee 11: 25 – 12: 00 User Registration 12: 00 – 12: 50 Application, Qualification & Disputes 12: 50 – 13: 30 Lunch 13: 30 – 13: 50 Cf. D Valuation 13: 50 – 15: 00 Allocation, Audit and Cf. D Notification 15: 00 – 15: 20 Coffee 15: 20 – 16: 00 Implementation Next Steps & Q&A

Implementation Coordination Aims ¾ Enable readiness to participate in the Cf. D ¾ Engage with delivery partners ¾ Agree measures of success ¾ Develop and maintain implementation issues log ¾ Communicate policy related issues to DECC

The Team ¾ John Perkins (Cf. D Manager) ¾ Paul Mullen ¾ Yasharn Smith ¾ Nisar Ahmed ¾ Giampaolo Panizio ¾ Ian Woolley (EMR I. S. Manager) ¾ James Greenhalgh (EMR Stakeholder Manager)

Engagement ¾ Why? ¾ Understand what implementation planning you need to do to be ready to participate. ¾ Develop internal capabilities and processes to ensure readiness ¾ How? ¾ Engage in the process to ensure successful delivery ¾ Today and future I. C events ¾August (with LCCC) ¾Sept (with LCCC) ¾Oct (With LCCC) ¾ Bilateral meetings

Measures of Success ¾ Cf. D Implementation Success ¾ What does successful implementation look like? ¾I. T. systems available in time ¾ maximum participation in allocation ¾Positive allocation outcome

Measures of Success ¾ On Your tables please discuss the subject: ¾ What does successful Cf. D Implementation look like? ¾ Appoint a scribe and someone to feedback to the room ¾ 10 mins group discussion ¾ 10 mins feedback

Delivery Partners Setting Legislation & Energy Policy Signing and ongoing management of Cf. D contracts Delivery Body Regulates Market (inc EMR) EMR Settlement Agent

Timeline leading up to first Allocation Round AF Publication & Regs laid 2014 Jun Initial Cf. D Budget Published Secondary Legislation and license changes come into force Jul Final Supply Chain Guidance Contracts Minor & Necessary change request Aug Submit supply chain plans DB Publish Round Guideline Sep Latest date for Budget Notice, Allocation Round Notice and Framework Notice Oct Application Round Start

Cf. D Overview

Cf. D Legislative Update Energy Act 2013 Cf. D (Definition of Eligible Generator) Regulations Cf. D (Allocation) Regulations Allocation Framework Allocation Round Notice Framework Notice Budget Notice Cf. D(Electricity Supplier Obligations) Regulations Cf. D (Standard Terms) Regulations EMR(General) Regulations EU State Aid Approval SOS Direction Regulations (not currently laid) Offtaker of Last Resort Regulations (not currently laid)

Key Round Documents (1) Allocation Framework Allocation Round Notice • Allocation Process • Valuation Methodology • • Start and End Dates Application Closing Date Delivery Year(s) Any Technology Restrictions

Key Round Documents (2) Framework Notice • Links an Allocation Framework to an Allocation Round Budget Notice • Overall Budget • Administrative Strike Prices • May set Minima, Maxima and Pot (Sub) budgets

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Application Qualification Review Appeal Valuation Sealed Bids Allocation & Independent Audit CFD Notification 16

Application Qualification Review Appeal Valuation Sealed Bids Allocation & Independent Audit CFD Notification 17

2. Application Applicants 3. Qualification 4. Review >=300 MW submit Supply Chain Plan Assessment 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 7. Sealed Bids Minor & necessary change requests 9. Allocation Notification Registration Requests Allocation Framework, Allocation Round Notice & Budget Notices Training, Production of User Guides and Round Guidelines Process Registration Requests Minor & necessary change process Round Opens 1. Pre. Application Activities

1. Pre. Application Activities 2. Application Applicants 3. Qualification 4. Review 5. Appeal 6. Valuation Request Review Apply 7. Sealed Bids 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification Request Appeal Round Variation / Budget Revision Notices Assess Eligibility RO Check Review Qualified Applicants Appeal

1. Pre. Application Activities 2. Application 3. Qualification 4. Review 5. Appeal Applicants 6. Valuation 7. Sealed Bids 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification Submit Sealed bids if requested Round Variation / Budget Revision Notices Value qualified applicants Request sealed bids if required Allocation & Independent Audit

1. Pre. Application Activities 2. Application 3. Qualification 4. Review 5. Appeal 7. Sealed Bids 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit Applicants 9. Allocation Notification Contract Signature Cf. D Notification Round Closes Allocation Reports Review Issue Contract s

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Systems

High Level Architecture Reminder External Parties Energy Industry & Trade Associations Comms Channels Portal Alerts & Notifications Existing Generators Prospective Generators Web DSR Aggregators Northern Ireland Parties (SONI) Ofgem DECC Counterparty & Settlement Agent Secure Email Public Participants (market) Private User Authentication Service FAQ & Guidance Administration System CRM Cf. D Admin CM Admin Pre. Qualification Eligibility Microsoft Dynamics CRM plus Share. Point Portal Delivered by Wipro Companies & Users Allocation Comms & Queries Appeal Mgmt Reporting Round Reporting Auction System Obligation Tracking Registry Cf. D Contracts Auction Service Eligibility Documentation CMU Obligations Power Auctions solution Delivered by 24 IBM

Security ¾ Policies ¾ Solutions are designed to comply with National Grid Security Standards and Codes of Practice which are all Government and CPNI approved ¾ Data Centres ¾ All data centres used are ISO 27001/2 standards and SSAE 16 Type II certified ¾ Personnel ¾ All National Grid, Wipro and IBM personnel are bound by our security standards and associated background checking ¾ Channels ¾ All National Grid/Participant/Delivery Partner exchanges will be via https secure Internet channels or secure email ¾ Intra-Data Centre communications are via secure VPN ¾ Intrusion Protection ¾ Anti Virus and Malware protection on all servers, Network Security Zones, Edge Network Security, Deep Packet Inspection, Core Firewall Multi Layer Switches ¾ Authentication ¾ User name, password and PIN number required, Maintained via segregated ADFS ¾ PIN authentication through SMS ¾ Password 8 digits, at least 1 upper case, 1 lower case and 1 number or special character, changed every 90 days

System Requirements ¾ The minimum system requirements for Participant system access Description Portal Downloads No executable downloaded code or cookies Supported Browsers • IE 11, 10, 9, 8 • Google Chrome (latest version) • Mozilla Firefox (latest version plus immediate previous version) • Apple Safari (latest released version) Operating Systems Microsoft Win 7/8 Internet Connection Full Internet connection Back-up internet connection recommended Microsoft Office 2010 or higher recommended * XP is not recommended for security reasons but we will check that screens display correctly in XP. However, if you do choose to use XP, at your own risk, please use Chrome (not IE 8) in order to have TLS 1. 1

Support Process DB CM / Cf. D Team Participant & 3 rd Parties Support Process: Admin & Auction Systems Yes Issue / Query Call Delivery Body Help Desk Start Business Issue Not Resolved Resolve Business Issue / Query Log Call Details Technical Issue Not Resolved Confirm Resolution? Update User and Update Call Log Inform Provider Issue Not Resolved Business or Technical Issue? End Contact IS Help Desk End IS Help Desk Technical IS Service Provider Call log Closed Log Call Pass Call to Service Provider Receive Create / Update Log and Close Call Resolve Issue Inform DB and Update Heldesk

Service Characteristics Description Portal System Available for use 24*7 System Supported Period 8 am – 6 pm Contact Us Telephone Support 8 am – 6 pm System Availability (in supported period) Recovery Time “Hot” Disaster Recovery 99. 9% 4 Hours Yes (Refresh)

Testing ¾ Our system will undergo extensive testing to include; ¾ System Testing ¾ All development will be tested before being submitted for UAT ¾ User Acceptance Testing ¾ Full role base testing will undertaken prior to deployment and go-live ¾ Performance Testing ¾ System performance will be tested through use of load simulation tools ¾ Regression/Integration Testing ¾ All code will be tested to ensure integration and end-to-end function ¾ Penetration Testing ¾ Full penetration testing will be undertaken by our accredited testing agent, Portcullis

Training ¾ System Specific Training will be offered close to launch of the system ¾ Training is not mandatory but encouraged ¾ Registration and Qualification: ¾ User manuals ¾ Training will be modular Webinar style hosted events ¾ Webinar recordings available on-line ¾ A dedicated EMR Helpline will be available to contact the Delivery Body

Contracts For Difference Coffee Break

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

High Level Architecture Reminder External Parties Energy Industry & Trade Associations Comms Channels Portal Alerts & Notifications Existing Generators Prospective Generators Web DSR Aggregators Northern Ireland Parties (SONI) Ofgem DECC Counterparty & Settlement Agent Secure Email Public Participants (market) Private User Authentication Service FAQ & Guidance Administration System CRM Cf. D Admin CM Admin Pre. Qualification Eligibility Microsoft Dynamics CRM plus Share. Point Portal Delivered by Wipro Companies & Users Allocation Comms & Queries Appeal Mgmt Reporting Round Reporting Auction System Obligation Tracking Registry Cf. D Contracts Auction Service Eligibility Documentation CMU Obligations Power Auctions solution Delivered by 33 IBM

Portal – Look & Feel Contracts for Difference

Registering for Cf. D Qualification ¾ Ensures individual acting on behalf of an organisation is known, and authorised to do so ¾ High Level Principles ¾ All Cf. D Qualification Applications will be made through the National Grid “EMR Portal” ¾ All Companies that wish to participate for Contracts for Difference will need to register within this system ¾ Initial company registration through which company details will be cross-checked by National Grid ¾ Thereafter other “company users” of the Portal may be added by the main company administrator user(s)

Registering Options ¾ Companies will have three options for initial registration ¾ If you are already registered for the Capacity Mechanism AND you want the same Main Admin for CM and Cf. D ¾Your existing registration can be extended to cover Cf. D ¾ Once the system is live you can register via the system ¾The process will take two days to enable validation checks ¾ You can register off-line in advance of system go-live via the bulk upload process ¾You will be able to use the system from go-live day

Registering Data Requirements

Registration Form – Via the System

User & Sub-company Registration • • The Company Administrator for each company will be set up by National Grid on receipt of an authorised request. Including password/PIN re-sets The Company (or Sub-Company) Administrator will typically be a manager within the participant EMR organisation The Company Administrator (or Sub Company Admin) can then assign and manage other users within the company User Password/PIN resets are managed by the Company Administrator Company XYZ Company Administrator CFD Users Sub Company Administrator CM Users CFD Users CM Users

Bulk Upload • • • We will provide a bulk upload facility to enable early preparation of Registration and Application data Based upon offline. csv files exchanged via email. National Grid will upload data for validation by participants We will provide templates for; 1. 2. 3. 4. Company and Main Administrator Registration User and Sub-company Registration & Privileges Qualification Data CMU Data We would like all participants to use Template 1 (above) for Company and Main Administrator Registration We expect that use of templates 2 – 4 (above) will only be of value for those with multiple applications/CMUs Documents and files to be submitted must be uploaded manually

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Cf. D Qualification Meet Eligibility Requirements (General, additional & supplemental) To be a qualifying applicant Not be an Excluded Applicant Provision of other information/data

Cf. D Qualification – Eligibility Requirements Connection Agreement(s) / Countersigned Offer(s) Planning Permission(s) Supplemental Requirements for phased Offshore projects Supply Chain Plan >=300 MW

Cf. D Qualification – Connection Agreements Direct • Connection Partial Connection Islanded CFD Unit Agreement(s) for connection with TSO and/or /DNO for >=75% of capacity • Agreement(s) between Private Wire Generator and Private Wire Network Operator • Agreement(s) between Private Wire Network Operator and TSO/DNO • Agreement(s) between Private Wire Generator and Private Wire Network Operator • Confirmation that no connection agreement applies or is to apply

Cf. D Qualification – Planning Permissions Section 36 Development Order / Transport and Works Act Order Planning Permission Crown Estate Agreement for Lease / Lease (Offshore only) Marine Licence Permissions must relate to Cf. D Unit and getting the power to the transmission or distribution or private wire network No requirement to provide permissions for the TO/DNO works

Cf. D Qualification - Exclusions CCS and Nuclear AD, Hydro, Onshore Wind, Solar =< 5 MW Non GB Not to be in receipt of another subsidy (RO, CFD, CM, NFFO, RHI if Ef. W with CHP) except: RO accredited registering additional capacity >=5 MW RO accredited registering subsequent offshore phases Biomass co-firing stations can convert from RO to CFD

Cf. D Qualification – Other Information/Data Valid Incorporation Evidence of incorporation – e. g. Company Registration and VAT/Tax Registration Additional Information (inc. ) ¾ Name and address ¾ Project name and location ¾ Capacity (MW) ¾ Target Commissioning Date and start of Target Commissioning Window Contract terms Version number of standard or modified terms ¾ For LCCCo to complete Cf. D contract

Cf. D Qualification – Application process 5. System closure 1. Application via system 4. Application submitted 2. User Registration 3. Upload documents

Cf. D Qualification – Eligibility process 7. Notify Applicant via system 1. Application Closing Date 2. 10 working days to determine if qualifying application 6. Issue determination to Applicant 5. Take into account any contradictory evidence 3. Assess application 4. Verification checks

Applicant Data & Evidence requirements – Planning Permission(s) (including Crown Estate Lease) Full documented evidence of planning permission(s) Evidence must clearly state location, MW, dates and technology (where not stated, indicate why) Planning permission(s) for Cf. D Unit and works to allow electricity to be supplied to network (unless being undertaken by someone other than applicant)

Applicant Data & Evidence requirements – Connection Agreement(s) / Countersigned Offer(s) Declaration of connection type Full documented evidence of connection agreement(s)/countersigned offer(s) Evidence must clearly state location, MW, dates and technology (where not stated, indicate why) If “islanded” or “partial”, frequency of provision of metered data volumes If “islanded”, declaration that no connection agreement is or is to apply

Applicant Data & Evidence requirements • Full copy of approval certificate Supply Chain Plan >=300 MW • Evidence must clearly state location, MW, dates and technology Supplemental Requirements for phased Offshore Projects Incorporation • System Validation • Full copy of certificate of incorporation and VAT Registration certificate (or equivalent if non UK)

Applicant Data and Evidence requirements - Exclusions Certify that not an Excluded Application Certify that not in CM, NFFO or Cf. D DB cross check against public registers Either certify that not in RO, or if certify that in RO confirm which type of dual scheme plant applies DB/Ofgem cross checking process

Other Applicant Data & Evidence Information required for LCCC to complete Cf. D contract Name and contact details of Applicant/Agent/Person entering into Cf. D Contract Project specific details e. g. MW, location Certify that information provided in Application is true and correct

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Cf. D Qualification – Reviews Applicant DB Outcome • Submit Review Notice via system within 5 working days • Cover only those areas subject to non qualification determination • No new evidence but can clarify original evidence • 10 working days from date of review notice to reply to Applicant • Notify Qualifying Applicants that in receipt of review notices • Non qualification review notice which overturns or upholds original decision and provides reasons for the determination • Applicant to log into system and view DB decision

Cf. D Qualification – Reviews Concise statement identifying dispute No new documentary evidence but can clarify original evidence Summary of grounds for dispute Review Requirements Succinct presentation of arguments Schedule listing the documents submitted

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Cf. D Qualification – Appeals • Submit Appeal and Review documents to Ofgem directly Applicant • 5 working days to submit an appeal to Ofgem DB • 30 working days to respond • Allocation may proceed if overrunning • Appeal Statement to Ofgem • Notify qualifying applicants that there appeals in progress • Update Appeals Register once Cf. D Notifications have been issued • Can overturn or uphold original decision and provide reasons for the determination Outcome • Ofgem advise Applicant and DB stating determination and date of determination

Cf. D Qualification – High Court • 28 days to appeal to High Court Applicant High Court • High Court could ask Authority to reconsider their decision or direct DB to reinstate as a Qualifying Applicant

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Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Cf. D Budget Levy Control Framework caps for Low Carbon Support LCF Budget includes Renewables Obligation (RO), Small Scale Feed in Tariff, FIDe. R & generic Cf. D. Initial budget to be published July 2014, final budget anticipated late September 2014.

Cf. D Allocation – Round 1 Pot 1 - Established Technologies Pot 2 - Less Established Technologies Potential Pot 3 - Established Technologies Onshore Wind (>5 MW) Offshore Wind Biomass Conversions Solar Photovoltaic (>5 MW) Energy from Waste with CHP Hydro (>5 MW and <50 MW) Wave Tidal Stream Advanced Conversion Technologies Anaerobic Digestion Landfill Gas Dedicated biomass with CHP Sewage Gas Geothermal Scottish island onshore wind projects Potential Pot 4 100 MW Minimum across the RO & Cf. D

Valuation Formula Top-Up Payment • Strike Price minus Reference Price X General conversion factors • e. g. Transmission losses, hours to days. • Set out in Allocation Framework X Technology Specific Factors • e. g. Load factors • Set out in Allocation Framework X Capacity • Provided by Applicant

Cf. D Valuation Budget Pots Valuation Formula Budget Assessment; by Pot, total value / minima / maxima in each year DB Notification to So. S (DECC) Allocation So. S (DECC) increase budget?

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Cf. D Allocation – Process Overview • Check if Auction is required. If yes, applicants notified to submit Sealed bids Step 1 • Run Unconstrained/Constrained allocation Step 2 • Independent Audit of DB Calculations Step 3 Step 4 • So. S reviews; Proceed, Re-run or Cancel Allocation Process. • DB Cf. D Notifications : (LCCC & Applicants) Step 5

Cf. D – Decisions to run Auction NO Auction MAX (only) Auction MIN Auction General Pot Auction If… If… No Pot Breach General Pot Breach And… No Breach of Techs subject to MAX (MW) Techs exceed MAX limit (MW) q Techs Subject to MIN can breach (MW) q All Unallocated MAX Rejected Techs Subject to MIN breach (MW) q Unallocated MINs move to General Pot Auction q Unallocated MINS considered q MAX constraints apply

Valuation of Qualifying Applications [per POT] Constrained Allocation MAX only Auction General Auction MIN Auction POT Auction Unconstrained Allocation

Cf. D Allocation – General Principles � 18/19 15/16 � 17/18 16/17 15/16 17/18 15/16 • Pot /Budget (Cannot Be Exceeded Except for Pending Budget Projects) Rule • Only competitive where binding constraint Constraint (E. g. Pot/MIN/MAX) • All projects in same Pot will compete on strike price Across basis, regardless of delivery year Years Bid Prices Increasing strike price bid 16/17 • Projects will be awarded in order of lowest to highest strike price • Clearing Price set by most expensive successful project in each year (subject to cap at the Technology Admin Pay as Strike price). Cleared 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19

Cf. D Allocation – Sealed Bids Bidders submit the lowest strike price they are willing to accept. General Flexible Bids ¾ 5 Days sealed bid submission window ¾ Submit combination of different bid price, capacity, TCW, & TCD ¾ No bids above the Admin Strike Price ¾ Max 10 Bids per project ¾ Withdraw & re-submit bids during submission window ¾ No bids accepted after window closes ¾ System will default Admin Strike price if none is submitted ¾ Must be same Delivery year or later than original application ¾ Must be same capacity or less than original application

Cf. D – Competitive Allocation Principles Used to identify Successful applicants and Strike Prices Years can close independently Allocation in ascending price order (across years) Minimum allocated first Sealed bid process (includes bidder flexibility) Each delivery year has a separate clearing price Triggered by breach of Budget or Maxima

Increasing bid price Cf. D Allocation – Auction (MINIMA) Project SP Bid Admin SP Del Yr MW Group K 123 130 17/18 150 GEN �J 120 140 17/18 45 MIN I 119 120 17/18 50 MAX �H 118 140 15/16 30 MIN G 118 125 16/17 40 GEN F 117 125 18/19 200 GEN E 116 120 16/17 500 MAX �D 115 140 15/16 45 MIN C 102 120 17/18 110 MAX B 93 100 18/19 70 GEN A 85 90 15/16 65 GEN MIN Capacity set at 100 MW MIN Requires Auction since (D + H + J) MW is > 100 MW, and General Auction is triggered � The valuation of ‘D’ & ‘H’ is compared against pot value to ensure both can be allocated ‘D’ & ‘H’ Provisionally allocated with a Cleared price of 118 in 15/16 ‘J’ Cannot be accepted in MIN auction and is to be considered in general auction MIN = 100 MW 118 Maximum Value of MINIMA This project sets clearing price 115 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19

Cf. D Allocation – Auction (General) MAX Capacity = 600 MW SP Bid Admin SP Del Yr MW K 123 130 16/17 150 GEN �J 120 125 15/16 45 MIN � I 119 120 17/18 100 MAX � G 118 125 16/17 40 GEN F 117 125 15/16 200 GEN E 116 120 16/17 500 MAX C 102 120 17/18 MAX Exceeded 630 > 600 30 MAX 93 100 18/19 200 GEN A 85 95 15/16 70 GEN Stack Bids in order of increasing SP ¾ Start Allocating to Bid of lowest Strike Price ¾ All Successful projects delivering in same year gets the same cleared price except MINs - (Subject to Admin Strike Price per Tech) MAX limits apply Close Auction to all MAX B B ¾ ¾ Group Reject all other projects for 15/16 Close Year F CP = 117 A CP =95 C K CP = 123 G CP = 123 E CP = 120 MIN = 100 MW Maximum Value of MINIMA CP = 93 I Budget Increasing bid price Project CP =102 S MIN 15/16 16/17 ** CP = Cleared Price 17/18 18/19

Cf. D –Allocation Other Detailed Points Bidder Flexibility Pending Bids Tiebreakers

Project SP Bid Del Yr MW A 2 115 16/17 60 C 2 112 17/18 45 E 2 108 18/19 70 A 1 105 17/18 75 C 1 100 17/18 60 D 2 97 16/17 60 D 1 94 16/17 80 H 1 93 17/18 35 B 2 92 16/17 50 F 1 90 17/18 80 E 1 88 16/17 63 B 1 85 15/16 50 Close Year A 2 C 2 Strike Price Bids Flexible Bids- Increasing Price Cf. D Allocation – Flexible Bids Next cheapest bid is for same project Budget would be exceeded in 16/17 Reject all other bids for 16/17 Close Year D 2 D 1 A 1 C 1 Next cheapest bid is not for same project H 1 B 2 F 1 ¾ Bids are assessed in order of strike price bid (cheapest first). If they fit the budget profile (and don’t exceed MAX) they are accepted. ¾ Same Commissioning Year Flexibility ¾ If a bid is successful, remove from stack all other bids relating to same project E 1 B 1 15/16 E 2 16/17 Budget would be exceeded in 17/18 No budget or MAX breach, accept and remove other ‘B’ bids from stack 17/18 18/19

Cf. D Allocations – Tiebreaker Rules ¾ Tie-breaker rules applies where 2 or more projects with the same strike price bid, both cannot be awarded a Cf. D without exceeding budget limits Confirm projects with same S. P would exceed budget Assess all combination of tied projects which exceeds budget Consider other flex bids for unsuccessful projects Remove other flex bids for successful projects Choose combination of projects which best uses budget For further ties – Random number generator is to be used

Cf. D Allocation to Pending Applicants ¾ Pending Applicants will be required to submit bids during the Bid Submission Window (If Tech is subject to an Auction) ¾ Pending Bids will only be opened (used) by the DB if the Authority concludes the applicant is a Qualifying Applicant ¾ If following Cf. D Notifications the Pending Applicant becomes a Qualified Applicant, and ¾ If No Auction - the Administrative Strike Price would be applicable to the Pending Application ¾ If Auction – The Pending Applicants lowest bid had to be equal to or lower than the clearing price for the Auction (Relevant Pot & Year); in order to be awarded a Cf. D.

Cf. D Allocations Audit & So. S Actions ¾ DB will appoint Independent Auditors (IA) What the Independent Auditor Will Do ¾ Unconstrained Round (for each Pot) ¾ Verify if the decision not to Auction is correct ¾ Constrained Allocation, (for each Pot) ¾ Verify if the decision to go Auction is correct ¾ Verify if Sealed Bids (Flexible Bids) were used appropriately ¾ Verify if the Auctions rules were used appropriately to decide result of the Auction So. S Actions ¾ So. S review Audit Report and DB Recommendations ¾ So. S may choose to: ¾ Proceed to Allocation Notifications ¾ Re-run Part/All of the Allocation Process ¾ Terminate & Cancel the Allocation Round

Cf. D Allocations Notifications ¾ Following successful Allocation process, DB will notify ¾ Unsuccessful Applicants ¾ Cf. D Counterparty of all Successful Allocation ¾To Include all relevant applicant details submitted at application ¾Strike Price, Delivery Dates, Capacity relevant to Cf. D award ¾ Successful Applicants of their Cf. D Award ¾Strike Price, Delivery Dates, Capacity relevant to Cf. D award ¾ Following Allocation Notifications, DB will ¾ Publish Allocation Round Report ¾ Publish Cf. D Appeals Register (If Applicable)

Contracts For Difference Coffee Break

Implementation Next Steps

Cf. D Process – End to End 1. Pre. Application Activities 4. Review 7. Sealed Bids 2. Application 3. Qualification 5. Appeal 6. Valuation 8. Allocation & Independent Audit 9. Allocation Notification

Implementation Coordination Calendar Eligibility and Allocation 21 July 2014 Application and System Readiness Aug 2014 Applicant and System Readiness Sept 2014 System webinar Sep/Oct 2014 Implementation progress Oct 2014

Go-Live Process – Applicant Support • • • Guidance Pragmatic Guide to Qualification and Allocation (1 Sept) FAQs (1 Sept) Round Guidance • • Draft 1 Sept Final 30 Sept • • User Registration Companies register and create Users. System available late Sept/early Oct • • Training Screen cast late Sept IS Manuals

Industry Readiness ¾ What else do you want / need from DB to be ready for October? ¾ john. perkins 3@nationalgrid. com Cf. D Manager ¾ james. greenhalgh@nationalgrid. com EMR Stakeholder Manager

Industry Participants Cf. D Success Factors Category Measures of success Systems to be available in a timely manner and have ability to allow multi-logon access. Systems The system should be user friendly and be easy to use for all participants with good guidance notes and documentation. Navigation in the system should be easy to follow. Systems Terminology should be consistent between that used in the system and policy documentation. Systems Have a dedicated central helpdesk for applicant queries and technical support. Systems The systems and process should minimise the risk of disputes and the DECC should not radically change the rules and timelines. Systems Ensure that the system is reliable and any pinch points are resolved beforehand to avoid unavailability during critical periods.

Industry Participants Cf. D Success Factors Category Measures of success Process Have an effective way of providing feedback to industry participants for key updates related to Cf. D applications. Process Useful to have worked examples which step through the process of application of a Cf. D. Process Guidance documentation on pre-conditions and requirements on what a Cf. D applicant needs to provide for qualification to be made available so that there is no room for un-necessary errors leading to disqualification. Process One common channel of communication between the various parties to issue information / updates to industry participants. Process Transparency provided on notices and relevant publications (e. g. budget notice).

Key documents EMR Statutory Instruments q The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014 http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/id/ukdsi/2014/9780111116777 q The Contracts for Difference (Definition of Eligible Generator) Regulations 2014 http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/id/ukdsi/2014/9780111116807 q The Contracts for Difference (Standard Terms) Regulations 2014 http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/id/ukdsi/2014/9780111116838 q The Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier Obligations) Regulations 2014: http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111116784/ q The Electricity Market Reform (General) Regulations 2014 http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/id/ukdsi/2014/9780111116791 q The Electricity Capacity Regulations 2014: http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/ukdsi/2014/9780111116852/

Key documents Associated Supporting Documentation q Implementing EMR This publication provides stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of EMR policy at a point where the implementing secondary legislation is laid before Parliament. https: //www. gov. uk/government/publications/implementing-electricity-marketreform-emr q New electricity interconnection to GB – operation and revenues: This independent report shows potentially significant revenues are available on the basis of price arbitrage, offering confidence to investors. https: //www. gov. uk/electricity-network-delivery-and-access#offshore-electricitynetworks-development q Analysis of Cf. D Supplier Obligation funding options – Redpoint Energy: This report provides an assessment of Cf. D payment volatility and reserve fund size to support analysis on Supplier Obligation design and estimated costs and benefits as detailed in the Supplier Obligation Impact Assessment. https: //www. gov. uk/government/publications/electricity-market-reform-contractsfor-difference

Key documents Associated Supporting Documentation q Updated draft Allocation Framework: This sets out the allocation process including the auction rules and the valuation formula that will be used in the allocation process. A final version of the Allocation Framework will be published in advance of the first allocation round opening for application. Available at: https: //www. gov. uk/government/publications/electricity-market-reform-contractsfor-difference q Updated High Level Summary of the Allocation Process This summarises how the Allocation Regulation and Allocation Framework together to establish the allocation regime. Available at: https: //www. gov. uk/government/publications/electricity-market-reform-contractsfor-difference q The Government response to the October 2013 EMR Consultation on proposals for implementation: https: //www. gov. uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-implementation-ofelectricity-market-reform

Key documents Associated Supporting Documentation q The Government Response to the January Code and License consultation: https: //www. gov. uk/government/consultations/emr-consultation-on-industry-codeand-licence-modifications q The Government Response to the April Balancing and Settlement Code modifications consultation: https: //www. gov. uk/government/consultations/emrmodifications-to-balancing-and-settlement-codebsc-subsidiary-documents q The Government Response to the March Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs consultation: https: //www. gov. uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-emr-operational -cost-levies q The Government Response to the March Consultation on directions to offer Contracts for Difference: https: //www. gov. uk/government/consultations/electricity-market-reform-emrcontracts-for-difference-regulations