DUBS
An MHHS-Compliant DUoS Income and Billing Platform for Independent Distribution Network Operators
DUBS is a purpose-built DUoS Income and Billing platform designed specifically for Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), enabling accurate, automated and fully auditable calculation of Distribution Use of System (DUoS) charges across complex electricity portfolios.
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DUoS charging is financially material and operationally complex, requiring precise application of tariffs, settlement data and regulatory rules. DUBS transforms settlement, metering and industry data into accurate DUoS charges, ensuring full compliance with industry charging methodologies and regulatory obligations.
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Designed to support both legacy and Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) arrangements, DUBS provides a trusted and future-ready platform for managing DUoS income throughout the MHHS transition and beyond.
Comprehensive DUoS Calculation and Portfolio Management
DUBS automates DUoS charge calculation across diverse portfolio types and metering arrangements, including:
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Half-Hourly (HH) and Non-Half-Hourly (NHH) MPAN portfolios
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LV, HV and EHV metering configurations
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Site-Specific and Designated EHV tariffs
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Unmetered supplies and complex network configurations
The platform supports full UK charging methodologies, including time-of-use tariffs, capacity and availability charges, reactive power charges, excess capacity billing and fixed and standing charges. All calculations are rules-driven, version-controlled and fully auditable.
MHHS Compatibility and Settlement Integration
DUBS is fully MHHS-compatible and designed to operate seamlessly across mixed settlement environments. The platform supports legacy, migrated and reverse-migrated MPANs, ensuring accurate DUoS calculation regardless of settlement status.
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The platform integrates with industry settlement and DTC data flows, ensuring accurate charge calculation based on validated consumption, capacity and tariff data. Flexible integration supports connectivity with finance and ERP systems, enabling streamlined billing and revenue management processes.
Tariff Management, Validation and Revenue Assurance
DUBS includes a configurable tariff engine aligned with industry charging methodologies, supporting tariff version control, annual updates and regulatory alignment.
Key capabilities include:
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Automated validation of settlement and capacity data
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Tariff and charging methodology management
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Invoice reconciliation and variance analysis
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Exception management and audit workflows
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Full audit trail to meter-level granularity
These capabilities ensure accurate billing, financial control and regulatory compliance.
Purpose-Built for IDNOs Operating in the MHHS Era
DUBS is designed for IDNOs managing complex electricity portfolios across multiple DNO regions. The platform provides a secure, MHHS-compliant solution that protects DUoS revenue, ensures billing accuracy and enables confident operation within evolving settlement frameworks.
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By transforming DUoS charging into an automated, transparent and controlled process, DUBS enables IDNOs to operate efficiently, compliantly and with full confidence in their revenue streams.