Data collector

In the UK electricity system, a Data Collector (DC) is responsible for determining the electricity consumption of supplies.

Half-hourly Data Collector

For half-hourly metered supplies, the HHDC retrieves the energy consumption data from the meter and makes any necessary estimates. The HH data is a history of the supply's consumption for each half-hour.

Non-half-hourly Data Collector

For non-half-hourly metered supplies, the NHHDC determines the consumption by calculating the advance (the difference between the last two meter reads).

The NHHDC is also responsible determining the Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC), which is a forecast for a year ahead. The EAC is initially provided by the customer, and thereafter based on actual meter readings.

See Also

• Meter Point Administration Number
• Electricity billing in the UK
• Electricity meter
• Meter operator

References

• Elexon, Elexon. "Simple Guide to Market Entry" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-06-10. {{cite web}}: Check |authorlink= value (help); External link in |authorlink= (help)

External Links

• Siemens, a Data Collector
• Stark, a Data Collector