The revised NTS Charging Methodology (in place from 01 October 2020) does not incorporate a mechanism to dis-incentivise inefficient bypass of the NTS. This Modification seeks to introduce a new Conditional Discount to the Charging Framework so that a product to manage potential inefficient bypass will be in place as soon as possible on or after the changes introduced from UNC0678A, which become effective from 01 October 2020.
Link to National Grid Webinar material (24 June 2020) on analysis for 0728/A/B/C/D modifications and an updated comparison/interactions with other charges:
https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas-transmission/charging/gas-charging-discussion-gcd-papers
Legal text for these Modifications can be found at: https://www.gasgovernance.co.uk/0728/text
The Consultation Responses for these Modifications can be found at: https://www.gasgovernance.co.uk/0728/Reps
Timeline
Modification sent to Ofgem
Draft Modification Report issued for consultation
Final Modification Report issued to Ofgem
Proposed Implementation date (subject to Ofgem’s decision)