Housekeeping amendments to REC V2
Summary
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Impacts Overview
Impacted Consumers
Electricity
Gas
Domestic
Non-Domestic
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Energy Supplier
Distribution Network Operator
Gas Transporter
Data Collector
Other
Impacted REC Documents
Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions
Schedule 10 - Charging Methodology
Schedule 12 - Data Access
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation
Schedule 8 - Unbilled Energy Code of Practice
Impacted REC Services
Electricity Enquiry Service (EES)
Other Industry Codes impacted
Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)
Priority and rationale
High
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
Problem Statement
The implementation of REC V2, as part of the Retail Code Consolidation SCR, was due to consolidate the existing provisions in other codes into the REC on a like-for-like basis. The Code Manager has identified that there were changes made to previous codes that weren’t reflected in the REC V2 drafting that was implemented. This means that the current processes being operated by industry parties are not reflected in the REC. REC Party's and Service Providers rely on the REC to provide a consistent baseline to ensure the industry operate in an effective and interoperable way. There are currently inconsistencies between the drafting of the REC, and the processes operated by REC Party's and Service Providers, which could cause issues in the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Consumer, I need Energy Companies to operate consistent processes, to ensure my energy supply is managed efficiently and to retain my trust in the functioning of the energy market.
- As a REC Party, I need the REC to provide a consistent baseline, so I can operate in an interoperable way with other Market Participants.
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Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
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04 Oct 2021Due:
12 Oct 2021Completion:
12 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
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12 Oct 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
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19 Oct 2021Due:
22 Oct 2021Completion:
22 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
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22 Oct 2021Due:
16 Nov 2021Completion:
16 Nov 2021Consultation starts
Completed
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16 Nov 2021Due:
17 Nov 2021Completion:
17 Nov 2021Consultation ends
Completed
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17 Nov 2021Due:
08 Dec 2021Completion:
08 Dec 2021Final Change Report issued
Completed
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08 Dec 2021Due:
10 Dec 2021Completion:
10 Dec 2021Change Panel decision
Completed
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10 Dec 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Original submission
Change details
Jonathan Hawkins - REC Code Manager
4 Oct 2021
Change details
Housekeeping amendments to REC V2
REC Version 2 was implemented by the Authority and took effect on 1st September 2021 as part of the Retail Code Consolidation Significant Code Review. The REC V2 drafting was subject to Switching Programme change control to ensure that changes being made to previous codes would be reflected in the REC V2 drafting.
The Code Manager has identified some Change Proposals implemented in previous codes that were not reflected in the REC V2 drafting, as well as other omissions and typographical errors in the code. These need to be corrected to ensure the REC accurately reflects the provisions migrated from previous codes.
The Code Manager has identified some Change Proposals implemented in previous codes that were not reflected in the REC V2 drafting, as well as other omissions and typographical errors in the code. These need to be corrected to ensure the REC accurately reflects the provisions migrated from previous codes.
REC party's and service providers rely on the REC to provide a consistent baseline to ensure the industry operate in an effective and interoperable way. There are currently inconsistencies between the drafting of the REC, and the processes operated by party's and service providers, which could cause issues in the effective operation and assurance of the market.
Previously omitted Change Proposals and other omissions and errors identified in the REC legal text should be updated.
The following Change Proposals were implemented into previous codes but have not been reflected in the REC V2 drafting:
BSC CP1530 - Introduction of a formalised process for the validation of measurement transformer ratios by Elexon
BSC CP1534 - Introduce Change of Supplier (CoS) – No Meter Process
SPAA CP 509 - Changes to Backstop Date
DTC CP 3572 - Changes to the D0268 (Half Hour Meter Technical Details)
DTC CP 3578 - Sending UMS HH data from the Meter Administrator to HHDC
Other omissions or errors from the REC V2 drafting were:
Former MRA Schedule 6 - Appendix 1 (MPAS Non-Functional Requirements) is missing from the MRA Transition Schedule
Definition of 'Working Days' references Scottish Bank Holidays, and should only reference England and Wales
Other typographical and housekeeping updates identified by the Code Manager.
BSC CP1530 - Introduction of a formalised process for the validation of measurement transformer ratios by Elexon
BSC CP1534 - Introduce Change of Supplier (CoS) – No Meter Process
SPAA CP 509 - Changes to Backstop Date
DTC CP 3572 - Changes to the D0268 (Half Hour Meter Technical Details)
DTC CP 3578 - Sending UMS HH data from the Meter Administrator to HHDC
Other omissions or errors from the REC V2 drafting were:
Former MRA Schedule 6 - Appendix 1 (MPAS Non-Functional Requirements) is missing from the MRA Transition Schedule
Definition of 'Working Days' references Scottish Bank Holidays, and should only reference England and Wales
Other typographical and housekeeping updates identified by the Code Manager.
Impacts
Electricity, Gas, Domestic Prepayment, Domestic Credit, Microbusiness, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Industrial and Commercial (I&C)
Switching experience, Billing accuracy, Trust and confidence, On site experience
Some of the missing change proposals made substantial changes to important Market Messages and industry processes. If a REC Party were to interpret these based on the current drafting in the REC, it could cause interoperability issues that could create exceptions, errors and delays that impact the end consumer.
Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions, Schedule 10 - Charging Methodology, Schedule 12 - Data Access, Schedule 14 - Metering Operations, Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation, Schedule 8 - Unbilled Energy Code of Practice
Interpretation and Definitions Schedule
- Change to definition of 'Backstop Date' to reflect solution introduced through SPAA CP 509
- New definition for 'Non-Half Hourly Metering Point'
- Remove definition for 'Performance Standards' as this isn't used in the Code
- Amend definition for 'Working Day' to remove reference to Scottish Bank Holidays
Metering Operations Schedule
- Add new General Requirement for CT Ratio and VT Ratio values to conform to the valid set published by BSCCo to reflect the solution introduced by CP1530
- Add a new process for Electricity Change of Supplier (No Meter) to reflect the solution introduced by CP1534
MRA Transition Schedule
- Add section for MPAS Provider Non-Functional Requirements to reflect previous provisions on MRA Schedule 6 - Appendix 1
Data Access Schedule, Performance Assurance Schedule, Unbilled Energy Code of Practice, Charging Methodology and Metering Accreditation Schedule
- Correct typographical errors
- Change to definition of 'Backstop Date' to reflect solution introduced through SPAA CP 509
- New definition for 'Non-Half Hourly Metering Point'
- Remove definition for 'Performance Standards' as this isn't used in the Code
- Amend definition for 'Working Day' to remove reference to Scottish Bank Holidays
Metering Operations Schedule
- Add new General Requirement for CT Ratio and VT Ratio values to conform to the valid set published by BSCCo to reflect the solution introduced by CP1530
- Add a new process for Electricity Change of Supplier (No Meter) to reflect the solution introduced by CP1534
MRA Transition Schedule
- Add section for MPAS Provider Non-Functional Requirements to reflect previous provisions on MRA Schedule 6 - Appendix 1
Data Access Schedule, Performance Assurance Schedule, Unbilled Energy Code of Practice, Charging Methodology and Metering Accreditation Schedule
- Correct typographical errors
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Data Item Catalogue, Market Message Catalogue, Standards Definition
Standards Definition
- Addition of Meter Administrator as a new Market Data Service to reflect the solution introduced by DTC CP 3578
Market Message Catalogue
- Amendments to D0268, D0150 and D0313 to reflect the solution introduced by DTC CP 3572
- Amendments to D0379 to reflect the solution introduced by DTC CP 3578
Data Item Catalogue
- Amendments to J0385 and introduction of new Data Items J2263, J2264, J2265 and J2266 to reflect solution introduced by DTC CP 3572
- Addition of Meter Administrator as a new Market Data Service to reflect the solution introduced by DTC CP 3578
Market Message Catalogue
- Amendments to D0268, D0150 and D0313 to reflect the solution introduced by DTC CP 3572
- Amendments to D0379 to reflect the solution introduced by DTC CP 3578
Data Item Catalogue
- Amendments to J0385 and introduction of new Data Items J2263, J2264, J2265 and J2266 to reflect solution introduced by DTC CP 3572
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EES Service Definition
- Addition of missing report currently provided to the Code Manager
- Correction of typographical error
- Addition of missing report currently provided to the Code Manager
- Correction of typographical error
Energy Suppliers, Distribution Network Operators, Gas Transporters, Data Collectors
This Change Proposal also impacts Meter Administrators who were directly impacted by DTC CP 3578
Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)
There is no direct impact on the BSC. However, some of the missing changes were implemented by the BSC and impact on the BSC arrangements.
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Priority & timing
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The REC does not currently reflect the market arrangement that were transferred as part of Retail Code Consolidation. This change only seeks to reflect practices already implemented in the market, and should therefore seek the first available standard release.
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Proposed solution summary changed to As an Energy Consumer, I need Energy Companies to operate consistent processes, to ensure my energy supply is managed efficiently and to retain my trust in the functioning of the energy market.As a REC Party, I n…
Proposed solution summary changed to As an Energy Consumer, I need Energy Companies to operate consistent processes, to ensure my energy supply is managed efficiently and to retain my trust in the functioning of the energy market.As a REC Party, I need the REC to provide a consistent baseline, so I can operate in an interoperable way with other Market Participants..
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