Performance Assurance – Consideration of Discussions to date

1. Performance Assurance – Consideration of Discussions to date

2. Update on discussions over the PAF model • At the December Performance Assurance Workgroup there was debate about the elements of a Performance Assurance Framework and discussions to date • This presentation serves as a re-cap of discussions to aid understanding, clarity and for the group to consider next steps and scope

3. From June meeting – interpretation of what Ofgem is looking for... Ofgem is keen to ensure that any framework does not require continual and complex modifications to bring in performance monitoring or implement behavioural changes

4. Model as envisaged through Shipper discussions 1 2 3 4 5 It would seem important that Xoserve are part of the performance regime and that their performance is monitored and assured to give comfort to industry – this would exclude them from being ANOther

5. How the PAW discussion relate to what Ofgem is looking for... Xoserve Performance Assurance Framework Administrator UNC* The PAW’s discussion have led to the model above being envisaged, with ANOther now known as the Performance Assurance Administrator (PAFA) * It is not clear if the only means of enacting the PAF is through UNC or if the Licence will also need to reflect the regime