There are many benefits to accessing SMDA, for example Parties can sit on the SMDA Sub-Committee and provide input into the assurance process for the Scheme Operator’s product outputs. For manufacturers, whilst those wanting to test their devices are not required to be a SEC Party, in recognition of their contribution to the development and shaping of the scheme, those involved will receive discounts on the cost of testing services.

A full list of membership benefits are below:

Benefit	Applicable to	Benefit details
Scheme Governance	Suppliers, MAPs, Manufacturers	Input into scheme governance, including defining testing requirements and scope Communication on testing progress Input into change management and assurance process, representation on SMDA Sub-Committee
Test Fees	Manufacturers	Discounted test fees
Access to SMDA Documentation	Suppliers, MAPs, Manufacturers	Full access to all scheme documents and procedures, including traceability matrix Access to Test Specifications
Access to the Device Assurance Register (DAR)	Suppliers, MAPs, Manufacturers	Listed devices are accessible, with key features, such as make, model, SMDA baseline version and SMETS version Full details of baseline and device history limited to members section only
Access to Test Reports	Suppliers, Manufacturers	Manufacturers provided with a Test Report upon completion of testing Supplier members (only) provided with SMDA Test Reports where evidence of testing required by Ofgem, through a governed process