USEF Roles Overview

USEF is based on a roles model rather than on business models. This systematic approach results in a uniform description of roles and corresponding tasks and responsibilities, which can be implemented in various ways according to the local market and business needs. To the extent possible, USEF has chosen to align the names of the roles used in its model with the existing business roles commonly accepted throughout Europe and defined by ENTSO-E.

The table below lists the roles recognized by USEF.

	Role	In RI?
	Balance Responsible Party (BRP): balances supply and demand and finds most economical solution for the requested energy to be supplied	Implemented
	Distribution System Operator (DSO): distributes energy cost-effectively within the boundaries of the network	Implemented
	Aggregator (AGR): manages flexibility from Prosumers and sells this to the BRP and/or the DSO	Implemented
	Common Reference Operator (CRO): relates congestion points and connections to relevant participants	Implemented
	Meter Data Company (MDC): acquires and validates meter data	Implemented
	Active Demand & Supply (ADS): systems that demand or supply energy and that can be actively controlled.	External
	A Prosumer is an end-user that consumes and produces energy	External