MSCONS v2
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MSCONS v2 energy markets EDI standard detailed.
Definition
MSCONS v2 refers to the latest versions of the EDIFACT MSCONS (Metered Services Consumption) message defined by UN/CEFACT D.96A original + multiple revisions D.05B/D.16A/D.20B widely deployed, transporting consumption meter readings interval data (electricity + gas + water + heat) between meter operators + suppliers + DSOs + customers in Europe, widely deployed Germany + Austria + Switzerland + Nordic + Eastern Europe energy markets meter readings exchange flows. 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
MSCONS D.96A first EDIFACT release ; D.05B widely deployed mid-2000s+ ; ongoing revisions D.16A + D.20B latest 2024 use.
Example in context
German electricity supplier E.ON receives monthly MSCONS D.05B messages from DSO Westnetz containing hourly meter readings for ~10 million residential + commercial customers ; E.ON processes for invoicing + balance responsibility reporting ; MSCONS includes timestamp + meter ID + interval start + interval end + measured quantity kWh + unit + status code (estimated/actual/corrected).
Related terms
- UTILMD v2 — complementary energy message.