The Data and Communications Company Group is no longer active. These pages are here for historic reference only. The work of the DCCG has now been superseded by the Smart Meter Regulation Groups.
Communications between smart meters in domestic consumers’ homes and authorised smart meter data users will be coordinated by a new, countrywide data and communications body. This new central body will have a key role in both data and communications services and is referred to as Data Communications Company.
DCC will have a pivotal role at the heart of the energy industry. It must deliver a cost efficient and resilient service and be flexible enough to adapt to developments in the industry. DCC will be responsible for the procurement and management of smart metering data and communications services.
The Data and Communications Company Group (DCCG) at DECC is currently engaging with stakeholders on the design and delivery of DCC, the procurement of its data and communications services and other data and communications matters related to the Foundation Programme.
The DCCG has established a number of working groups and subgroups that will undertake specific tasks that will also feed into the programme. The structure of the DCCG and its subsidiary groups, along with their respective membership, can be found below.
If you have any specific comments in relation to this group, please email them to dccg@decc.gsi.gov.uk