Definition
MSCONS (Metering values consolidation and settlementTurning metering data into money. Consumption and production per metering point become what each party owes or is owed. message) is an EDIFACTElectronic Data Interchange For Administration, Commerce and Transport - UN standard for electronic data exchange.-based message format used in the Nordics to exchange metering dataData from electricity meters - the foundation for billing, balance settlement and market processes in the power market. between parties in the electricity market. In the Norwegian ElhubNational hub for metering data and market processes in the Norwegian electricity market. context, MSCONS is the core basis for the RSMThe Ediel message family covering metering data and settlement. Where the E-messages handle customer and grid processes, the RSM messages carry the actual meter values. messages (Readings Settlement Message): RSM012 for hourly values, RSM016 for daily values and RSM017 for monthly values. Messages are sent by the grid companyCompany that owns and operates electricity grids and is responsible for power supply to end users. to Elhub and distributed onward to power suppliers and BRPs. MSCONS format requires correct EDIFACT syntax, precise time zones and valid quality codes for each metering pointThe fundamental unit in Elhub - the unique point in the electricity network where energy is measured and settled, identified by an 18-digit GSRN number. and period.