REC Changes to tie in with DCP419
Summary
DCP419 is looking to place obligations on any Party or agent to update the DNO before any planned de-energisation or comms interruptions on sites with a smart meter. This is to allow DNOs to be able to manage any off supply notifications (via AD1 alerts).
Latest update and next planned activity
Date of latest update
Latest Update
19/01/2026 - on 19 January 2026, the Authority published their decision to reject R0216, in line with the recommendation from both the Metering Expert Panel and the Code Manager.
Impacts Overview
Priority and rationale
Standard
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
Problem Statement
DNOs may be unnecessarily contacting Consumers where an AD1 notification is generated but the Consumer is having planned works involving their Electricity Smart Meter or Communications Hub replacements for their Electricity Smart Meter. This may create a poor Consumer experience.
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Change Plan
Discussed at Change Issues Group
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07 Nov 2024Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
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18 Feb 2025Change Report (For Consultation) approved by MEP
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09 Jul 2025Change Report (Final Recommendation) presented at Metering Expert Panel
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10 Sep 2025Original submission
Change details
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16 Oct 2024
Change details
REC Changes to tie in with DCP419
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Activity
Status has been changed to Rejected.
Status has been changed to Decision.
Orphaned SME: Lead Technical Analyst, vaishnsharma have been allocated as SME.