Data Specification updates and clarifications
Summary
It has been identified that gaps or misaligned references were transferred into the REC Data Specification at REC go-live. This Change Proposal seeks to fill these gaps and provide clarification for Parties. This will enable Parties to self-serve and reduce the risk of ambiguities in the current Data Specification resulting in incorrectly defined Market Messages. This change will update relevant legal text in the REC Data Specification to provide clarification and alignment from previous legacy documents to Parties. This will ensure existing Parties have a consistent understanding and new entrants are able to set up their systems appropriately.
Latest update and next planned activity
Date of latest update
Latest Update
08/11/2024 - This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the November 2024 REC Release.
Impacts Overview
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
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Priority and rationale
Standard
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
Problem Statement
There is a risk that the current ambiguities in the Data Specification could make it challenging for Parties to follow the Data Specification and result in Market Messages being sent that do not correctly reflect the rules of the Data Specification. This may result in Market Message rejections, which may have impacts for Consumers and other Market Participants.
Proposed solution summary
- As a Market Participant, I need the Data Specification to be clear and correct to ensure my systems are set-up appropriately and Market Messages are correctly defined.
- As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes to the Data Specification that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
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Change Plan
PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT AND CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
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20 Apr 2023Due:
24 May 2024Completion:
24 May 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT ISSUED
Completed
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24 May 2024Due:
24 Jul 2024Completion:
19 Jul 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Completed
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24 Jul 2024Due:
31 Jul 2024Completion:
31 Jul 2024Original submission
Change details
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20 Apr 2023
Change details
Data Specification Housekeeping and Clarifications
At present, there are several gaps or misaligned references not transferred into the present REC Data Specification which causes confusion for parties, especially new entrants.
There is a risk that the ambiguities in the Data Specification could make it challenging for parties to follow the Data Specification and result in Market Messages being sent that do not correctly reflect the rules of the Data Specification. This may result in Market Message rejections, which may in turn have impacts for Consumers and other Market Participants .
To update relevant legal text in the REC (Retail Energy Code) Data Specification to provide clarification and alignment from previous legacy documents to parties. This will ensure existing parties have a consistent understanding and new entrants are able to set up their systems as appropriate.
It has been identified that gaps or misaligned references have not been transferred into the present REC Data Specification. This CP looks to fill these gaps and provide clarification for parties enabling them to self-serve and reduce the risk of gaps and ambiguities in the current Data Specification resulting in incorrectly defined market messages.
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This change does not look to have any material impact on parties, only to provide further context and clarification to users.
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Data Item Catalogue, Market Message Catalogue, Standards Definition
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No direct impact is expected, however there will be an interest from all REC Parties and Market Participants who are impacted by the REC Data Specification
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To be included in the November 2023 release window.
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Activity
Proposed solution summary changed to As a Market Participant, I need the Data Specification to be clear and correct to ensure my systems are set-up appropriately and Market Messages are correctly defined.As a Market Participant, I need to understand…
Proposed solution summary changed to As a Market Participant, I need the Data Specification to be clear and correct to ensure my systems are set-up appropriately and Market Messages are correctly defined.As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes to the Data Specification that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes..
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