Operational Decision Making (ODM) consultation 2025

At SSEN Distribution, we continue to make key operational decisions to ensure our network remains resilient, efficient, and ready to meet customer needs. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, we are sharing our updated Operational Decision Making (ODM) approach and inviting your feedback through our latest consultation. This updated ODM document explains how we make decisions relating to the dispatch of Distributed Energy Resources across Flexibility Services, Access Products, and whole system coordination. It sets out the range of tools and options available to effectively and economically manage our network, keeping customers connected and the lights on.

Since our final publication in March 2025, we have introduced several noticeable changes. These include:

• A table of key changes, clearly outlining updates and additions made since the previous version
• Improved detail on how we apply continuous improvement to our ODM principles
• The inclusion of day ahead markets in our dispatch decision making
• A new system framework that demonstrates how we plan to automate and scale our dispatch processes
• Additional refinements to support clarity, efficiency and future growth

Why We’re Consulting

We are committed to reviewing and improving our ODM on a regular basis. Building on stakeholder feedback and the successful launch of our first ODM release, this updated draft provides further clarity, transparency, and operational detail.

The consultation on our draft update is now open and will close on 10 December. Following the consultation, we will consider all feedback and publish our final version in March 2026. We will continue to review our ODM annually and engage with stakeholders to ensure it remains current, collaborative, and reflective of the needs of the wider energy system.