Revision of the Implementation Date and approved solution for R0021
Summary
Updated 28 April 2023: Following discussions with DCUSA and Ofgem, this change has been amended to remove reference to deferral of R0021. The Change will focus on providing clarity on the proposed solution and Market Messages to be used when Safe Isolation Works are undertaken. The implementation approach has been amended to a Phased Implementation Approach between 30 June and 03 November 2023.
Latest update and next planned activity
Date of latest update
Latest Update
30/06/2023 - This change was implemented on 30 June 2023 as part of the June 2023 REC Release
Impacts Overview
Impacted Consumers
Electricity
Domestic
Non-Domestic
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Energy Supplier
Distribution Network Operator
Impacted REC Documents
Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation
Other Industry Codes impacted
Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA)
Priority and rationale
High
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
Problem Statement
Updated: 28/04/2023. Following an implementation webinar for R0021 on 2 March, several matters were raised by Parties regarding the solution and the Market Messages that the Code Managers needs to address to ensure that the solution approved by Ofgem can be implemented successfully.
Proposed solution summary
- As a premise owner I want to be able to contract with a Safe Isolator Provider (SIP), and for the SIP to be able to provide the service in a fully compliant manner.
- As a REC MEM who wants to operate as SIP, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when I provide Safe Isolation Works to Premise Owners. As a Registered Supplier, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when my consumers have Safe Isolation Works completed at their Premise Owners by SIPs.
- As a Distribution Network Operator, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when my connected parties have Safe Isolation Works completed at their Premise Owners by SIPs.
No documents available.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
23 Mar 2023Due:
31 Mar 2023Completion:
31 Mar 2023Responsible Committee Review Completed
Completed
Start:
31 Mar 2023Due:
27 Apr 2023Completion:
27 Apr 2023Consultation Started
Completed
Start:
27 Apr 2023Due:
28 Apr 2023Completion:
28 Apr 2023Consultation Ended
Completed
Start:
28 Apr 2023Due:
16 May 2023Completion:
16 May 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
16 May 2023Due:
19 May 2023Completion:
19 May 2023Responsible Committee Recommendation
Completed
Start:
19 May 2023Due:
26 May 2023Completion:
26 May 2023Original submission
Change details
Tina Pearce - REC
23 Mar 2023
Change details
Revision of the Implementation Date and approved solution for R0021
In readiness for the release and implementation of R0021 (Allowing REC accredited MEMs to de-energise and re-energise supply points independent of the Supplier) an industry webinar was held on 02 March 2023. Questions regarding the approved solution were raised by Parties. The Code Manager has reviewed these questions and determined changes are required to the approved solution. Therefore, this Change Proposal has been raised to progress changes to the approved solution and defer implementation to 04 November 2023.
Parties require clarity on the solution for R0021 and the subsequent changes they will be required to make to their systems and processes. The changes required to the approved solution need to be progressed appropriately through the REC change process, giving Parties sufficient clarity and lead time for their own implementations.
This urgent change will need to be progressed to delay the implementation, to review the solution, address any points of concern that have been raised, and ensure there is no ambiguity regarding the Market Message requirements. To achieve this, it is necessary to move the release implementation date to 04 November 2023.
Currently only the Registered Supplier can instruct a Metering Equipment Manager (MEM) to work on their metering asset. R0021 aims to allow REC accredited MEMs, acting as Safe Isolator Providers (SIPs), to provide services directly to the premise owners, outside of the Supplier to MEM relationship. This change, together with the related DCUSA Change (DCP394) was approved by the Authority for implementation on 30 June 2023.
Impacts
Electricity, Domestic Prepayment, Domestic Credit, Microbusiness, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Industrial and Commercial (I&C), Other (please specify in the Additional information box below)
Trust and confidence, Safety, On site experience, Other (please provide details in Additional information box below)
Customer trust and confidence, safety, and on-site experience
Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions, Schedule 14 - Metering Operations, Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation
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Data Item Catalogue, Market Message Catalogue
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Energy Suppliers, Distribution Network Operators
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Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA)
DUCSA Change Proposal DCP394 is linked to R0021 and has an aligned implementation date of 30th June 2023. We have advised DCUSA of our intention to delay implementation of R0021, and they are addressing this through their own code governance requirements.
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Priority & timing
Yes
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The implementation of R0021 should be deferred from 30 June 2023 to 04 November 2023. The Change Proposal Plan will reflect the urgency through an expedited timeline.
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Activity
Proposed solution summary changed to As a premise owner I want to be able to contract with a Safe Isolator Provider (SIP), and for the SIP to be able to provide the service in a fully compliant manner.As a REC MEM who wants to operate as SIP, I need…
Proposed solution summary changed to As a premise owner I want to be able to contract with a Safe Isolator Provider (SIP), and for the SIP to be able to provide the service in a fully compliant manner.As a REC MEM who wants to operate as SIP, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when I provide Safe Isolation Works to Premise Owners. As a Registered Supplier, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when my consumers have Safe Isolation Works completed at their Premise Owners by SIPs.As a Distribution Network Operator, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when my connected parties have Safe Isolation Works completed at their Premise Owners by SIPs..
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