UTILTS-V2

UTILTS v2 energy markets EDI standard detailed.

Definition

UTILTS v2 refers to the latest versions of the EDIFACT UTILTS (Utilities Time Series) message defined by UN/CEFACT D.10B onwards (D.16A + D.20B widely deployed), transporting time series data (electricity + gas + balancing) between energy market actors (TSOs + BRPs + Balance Responsible Parties + Schedule Agents) for balancing markets + scheduling + nominations flows real-time grid operations, complement MSCONS (which carries metering data vs UTILTS carries scheduling data). Message protocols + data models EDIFACT subsets or XML alternative standardisation + business processes energy markets industry gas + electricity + multiple actors transmission system operators TSO + distribution system operators DSO + suppliers + traders + customers + regulators ; iterative versions revisions multiple updates 2000s+ continuing 2024 + alignment EU energy market directives regulations + national level implementations.

Origin

UTILTS D.10B first EDIFACT release ; widely deployed late-2010s+ ; ongoing revisions D.16A + D.20B latest 2024 use.

Example in context

French electricity trader Engie Trading Schedule Agent sends UTILTS D.20B schedule message to RTE France TSO containing planned 24-hour generation + consumption schedule per BRP customer portfolio with 15-minute granularity ; RTE balances all BRPs schedules + activates balancing energy if imbalances ; settlement + invoicing follow UTILTS confirmations + balancing prices.

Related terms

• MSCONS v2 — complementary energy message.