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Update to R0173 Implementation Date

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Summary
On 2 May 2025, the Authority approved R0173 Improvements to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme. The decision document is published on the REC Portal. The initial implementation date proposed under the Change Report was 1 April 2025. The published Authority decision does not include an indication for when the approved solution should be implemented.

Latest update and next planned activity

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Latest Update
15/07/2025 - In line with Code Manager recommendation, the Change Panel approved R0259. The appeal window has closed.

Impacts Overview

Impacted REC Documents
Schedule 7 - Energy Theft Reduction
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Priority last updated on 29 May 2026

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Change details

Update to R0173 Implementation Date
On 2 May 2025, the Authority approved R0173 Improvements to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme. The decision document is published on the REC Portal. The initial implementation date proposed under the Change Report was 1 April 2025. The published Authority decision does not include an indication for when the approved solution should be implemented.
If this Change Proposal is not raised to amend the implementation date of R0173, REC Code Manager would not be able to implement the approved solution.
The Code Manager engaged with the Theft Issues group (TIG) on 28 May 2025. TIG members noted their preferred date to implement R0173 would be 1 October 2025.This would be the start of Quarter 3 (Q3) of the TDIS year.
R0173 Change Report (Final Recommendation)
R0173 Final Authority Decision

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