Smart DCC

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 👏 Sometimes, you need to step back from the day-to-day to really take stock of how much has been achieved. This year has seen some major milestones for DCC and smart metering across Britain. We reached 33 million smart meters on the network, including the 20 millionth SMETS2 meter. Our first 4G Communication Hubs were deployed into homes and connected to the network. We held our inaugural Testing Services industry event. We've held on-site tours for Ministers, mayors and MPs. We've published thought-leadership pieces on #fuelpoverty and #decarbonisation. And that's without even mentioning the multiple awards we've won in 2024. As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on what we've delivered, and how much we've achieved, with the DCC's Year In Numbers. To everyone - colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders alike - thank you for the crucial role you've played this year in helping us connect Britain, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives.

We are pleased to announce that Gavin Robertson has been appointed as DCC’s new Chief Financial Officer. Gavin will start his new role on 10 March 2025. Since early 2022, Gavin has been an invaluable member of the DCC as our Director of Risk and Assurance. In his time at DCC, Gavin has demonstrated exceptional leadership, business acumen, and a deep commitment to our success. Speaking on Gavin’s appointment, interim Chief Executive Officer, Colin Sempill, said: "I hope everyone will join me in congratulating Gavin on this appointment. I am confident that his expertise and leadership will continue to help DCC as we move into the next chapter.” To ensure a smooth transition, interim Chief Financial Officer, Neil Smith, will stay with us until summer 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ezmwE8nw

📣𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗖𝗖 𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗘𝗢 We're delighted to announce that Chris Lovatt has been appointed as DCC's new CEO and will join us in March 2025. Chris joins from E.ON where he led the roll-out of over 6 million smart meters. Commenting on his appointment, Chris said, “I am passionate about helping Britain achieve its Net Zero goal and delighted to lead an organisation such as DCC where its people are so united behind this agenda." "As Britain looks to deliver clean and affordable energy, smart metering and the national network operated by DCC have a central role to play. I am very much looking forward to getting involved in the new year.” DCC Chair Richard McCarthy said: "I am delighted to announce that Chris Lovatt has been appointed as CEO. He has a wealth of experience in the energy sector, most notably in smart metering, as well as having a passion for customers and people. He is ideally placed to lead DCC through the next stage of our journey.” #smartmeters #smartgrid #energyCEO #smartergreenerlives

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ✅ We were delighted this week to welcome Miatta Fahnbulleh, Minister for Energy Consumers, to our Manchester headquarters at Brabazon House. The visit offered the Minister – whose portfolio covers smart meters, as well other energy consumer issues, fuel poverty and implementing the Government’s Warm Homes Plan – the opportunity to see first-hand how the smart meter network is giving almost 20 million homes and small businesses the tools to manage energy consumption through real-time insights and more accurate billing. It was also a chance to highlight the work we are doing to upgrade and modernise the network for energy consumers. The launch of the 4G Communications Hubs this month will ensure that smart metering services for consumers continue after the planned phase-out of 2G and 3G by the end of 2033. We look forward to working with the Minister by harnessing smart meter data and leveraging the metering network to help achieve Britain’s policy goals. 

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ⚡ We're delighted to share our Director of Technology Engineering, Manmohan(Mannu) Rawat's recent interview with ESMIG, the European voice of smart energy solution providers. Mannu, who sits on ESMIG's Executive Committee, reflects on the importance of collaboration in shaping a more efficient and sustainable energy landscape. Read the full interview below 👇

𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 💡 In his new blog Mike Hewitt, Chief Technology Officer, reflects on the installation of the first 4G Communication Hubs across the country and he shares how this upgrade is a critical step in enhancing the smart metering network's capabilities. Dive into his insights and discover how this innovation is helping to connect Britain to enable smarter, greener lives. ➡️ Read his blog here: https://ow.ly/eRKR50UmuIh

𝟰𝗚 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ⚡ We’re committed to ensuring reliable and secure connections to the smart metering system, so today we’re proud to announce that new, 4G Communication Hubs are now being installed in homes and successfully connecting to the DCC network.   Developed collaboratively with Toshiba, CGI, Accenture, and Vodafone Business, these 4G Hubs represent a significant evolution for the network and ensure the smart metering system is fit for the future. Smart meters have a vital role to play in Britain’s decarbonisation and net zero journey, so it’s crucial that the infrastructure evolves with the broader technology landscape.   The 4G Communications Hub programme has been a collective effort involving hundreds of people, across multiple organisations, over a number of years. We would like to thank everyone – DCC colleagues and beyond – who has played a part in achieving this significant milestone. One of the first installations this week took place in Staffordshire by E.ON UK 👇 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4478_pW #4G #smartmeter #decarbonisation #smartgrid

𝗢𝗳𝗴𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗖𝗖 Following a consultation which formed part of a review of DCC’s future licence arrangements, we are really pleased that Ofgem have today announced that the switching service will remain part of DCC’s licence obligations.   The number of UK households switching energy supplier reached a three-year peak in October 2024, marking a return to pre-energy crisis levels. Maintaining a competitive energy market which can deliver cost savings for consumers facing tough choices to keep warm, safe and healthy in their homes, relies on their being able to switch supplier as quickly and reliably as possible.   We look forward to working collaboratively with RECCo, Ofgem and industry stakeholders to deliver further improvements to the switching service.   Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eTCHeeA4

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 ✅   James Ringrow, our Director of Strategy, recently spoke at the Utility Week Forum 2024. James spoke on 'Maximising the impact of smart meter data', making the case for using smart meter data to help achieve policy priorities like decarbonisation and eradicating fuel poverty.   James said, “I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at Utility Week Forum setting out ways in which the vast volumes of smart meter data can help accelerate the transition to a greener future, cost effectively.” #smartmeters #netzero #decarbonisation

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗿 🏘️ On #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, our Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer Stève Hervouet looks at how insights from smart meters and strategic collaboration can be used to tackle fuel poverty. Read his blog here: https://ow.ly/M5UO50UgQIc