Following the transfer of the Authorised Business from Smart DCC Ltd to DCC 2 Ltd in accordance with the Smart Meter Communication Licences , which will run concurrently until September 2027, Smart DCC Ltd (which will refer to itself as ‘Residual DCC1’ going forward) is responsible for completing a limited number of activities.
These activities relate to the first Smart Metering Communications Licence and include:
Price control obligations
Financial obligations
Governance requirements
Regulatory reporting activities
Residual DCC1 operates with a small dedicated team and relies on support from DCC 2 Ltd (which refers to itself as ‘DCC’ or ‘Smart DCC’ going forward) for operational data, technical expertise, systems access and supporting evidence, where required, to meet its regulatory responsibilities.
Residual DCC1 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capita plc and remains regulated by Ofgem.
Residual DCC1 Directors
From 2 November 2026, the only directors of Residual DCC1 are Mike Lansdown and Gemma Bate-Williams. They will oversee the completion of Residual DCC1’s remaining responsibilities following the transfer of operations from Smart DCC Ltd to DCC 2 Ltd.
Company information
Legal entity
Smart DCC Ltd (trading as Residual DCC1)
Company number
08641679
Registered office
First Floor, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington, London, W2 6BD, United Kingdom
Contact Residual DCC1
For general enquiries relating to Residual DCC1, please contact:
DCC1Team@Capita.com
Supplier and invoice-related enquiries, please contact:
DCC1InvoiceManagement@Capita.com
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What is the difference between DCC and Residual DCC1?
From 2 November 2026, all operational DCC services are provided by DCC 2 Ltd, which trades as DCC (or Smart DCC).
Residual DCC1 stopped providing operational smart metering services on 1 November 2026. Its purpose is solely to complete the remaining regulatory, financial, governance and reporting obligations associated with the first Smart Metering Communications Licence before that Licence expires on 22 September 2027.
Has anything changed for DCC customers?
No. DCC services continue to operate as normal, delivered by DCC 2 Ltd under the new DCC licence (Smart Meter Communication Licence 2). Customers can continue to access services and engage with DCC through the usual channels.
How long will Residual DCC1 remain in place?
Residual DCC1 will remain in place until the expiry of the first Smart Metering Communications Licence on 22 September 2027. Its role is to complete the remaining obligations associated with that licence before those responsibilities conclude in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
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