Explore use of CHECK as a Meter Type option on J0483 DI-059
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0344
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
24/08/2026 - accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
It has been suggested that CHECK meters should not be sent within industry messages so the presence of this value within the valid set may not be required. This Issue has been raised to explore whether this assumption is correct, look at the existing/historic use cases industry have used the CHECK option for, if they are no longer valid and if so why not.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0344 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Post-MHHS Full Transition Complete (M15) REC updates
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0325
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
21/07/2026 - On 21 July 2026, the REC Change Panel voted to approve the Change Report (Proposal Plan) for I0325.
Summary
The REC was updated, primarily through R0209 and R0241, to add requirements that support the transition to, and enduring operation of the MHHS arrangements. As part of the transition, each impacted Metering Point will be migrated using processes defined in Codes, including the REC. Once this migration activity is complete, the legacy and transitional arrangements will become redundant and should be removed from the REC to support its efficient operation
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
Retention of redundant obligations within the REC would make it more complex to navigate for Market Participants and could cause confusion on the obligations that are in effect to support the efficient operation of the Great British Energy retail market. It is also worth noting that until Ofgem formally closes the MHHS Significant Code Review (SCR), this REC Issue could potentially impact that SCR.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0325 submission form
I0325 Scope list
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
CoMCoP 2-year Audit Cycles
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0311
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Renewal audits under the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP) are consistently delivered on a 2 year cycle and include both a desktop audit and a site audit. However, Schedule 15 currently does not explicitly define this.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- An update to the REC Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0311_Draft legal text (For Final Recommendation)
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Problem Statement
The current lack of explicit wording in the Metering Accreditation Schedule of both a desktop and site audits that need to be completed one year after the initial accreditation, and then every two years for renewals introduces ambiguity for future audit delivery undertaken under CoMCoP as it creates a gap between operational practice and the codified baseline. This could potentially lead to inconsistent approaches by Parties, which in turn could reduce the consistency, predictability, and effectiveness of the industry’s audit and assurance framework.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0311 submission form
Draft legal text (On submission)
R0311 Draft legal text (For Consultation)
R0311_Change Report (Final Recommendation)_v1.1 (13 May 2026)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Changes to Terms of reference following acceptance of R0167
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0188
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2024 - Approved for implementation on 06/09/2024.
Summary
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to update the Terms of Reference of the REC Change Panel and the Performance Assurance Board, following the acceptance of R0167, to reflect Issues.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 September 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0003 | Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Implementation |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
REC Change Panel - Terms of Reference
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Document title
REC Performance Assurance Board (PAB) - Terms of Reference
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Problem Statement
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to update the Change Panel and Performance Assurance Board, Terms of Reference to reflect that these Committees consider change Issues as well as Change Proposals.
Stages Selection
R0188 - Change Proposal Form
R0188 - Housekeeping Change Report (Post Approval)
Company Name
Rec Manager
Review status
Review required
Clarifying Event of Default requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0129
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/10/2023 - Following the approval of R0138, this change has been withdrawn.
Summary
Following several recent events of non-payment for services and REC defaults it is clear that the event of default provisions in the Code are unclear. This change seeks to introduce clarity to the REC Main Body.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0129 - Change Proposal form (downloadable version) 16.06.2023
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Enabling Electricity Enquiry Service searches using a Unique Property Reference Number
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0108
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/11/2024 - This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the November 2024 REC Release.
Summary
Consumers that wish to utilise multi-channel switching services for gas, electricity, water, broadband, bank, home insurance etc. cannot make use of generic address-capture services for electricity switching as Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) search functionality is not available within the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES).
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment window start
Completed
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
02 Oct 2023Completion:
02 Oct 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment window close
Completed
Start:
02 Oct 2023Due:
18 Dec 2023Completion:
18 Dec 2023Party Impact Assessment start
Completed
Start:
18 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
12 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report and Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
02 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Party Impact Assessment close
Completed
Start:
12 Jan 2024Due:
02 Feb 2024Completion:
02 Feb 2024Consultation close
Completed
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
08 Mar 2024Completion:
08 Mar 2024Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
08 Mar 2024Due:
15 Mar 2024Completion:
15 Mar 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
15 Mar 2024Due:
27 Mar 2024Completion:
27 Mar 2024Appeal window closure
Completed
Start:
27 Mar 2024Due:
12 Apr 2024Completion:
12 Apr 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
08 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to be able to switch my electricity easily and efficiently.
- As I Consumer, I want to be able to quote or switch my electricity as part of a packaged search.
- As a Supplier, I want Consumers to be able to search for quotes and switch efficiently.
- As an organisation providing multi-channel switching services, I want Consumers to be able to use one set of data when requesting quotes.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0108 Requirements Specification v0.1
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Document title
Electricity Data Access Matrix_R0108 Draft
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Document title
EES API Interface Specification v3.1.6 - Redline
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Problem Statement
Consumers that wish to utilise multi-channel switching services, cannot benefit from the efficiencies of using a UPRN for the electricity Switch as the EES does not provide this functionality.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
Change Proposal Form
R0108 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 17.10.2023
R0108 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 17.10.2023
R0108 Consolidated Party IA Responses v1.0 Non-confidential (16.02.2024)
R0108 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 published for consultation (16.02.2024)
R0108 - Consolidated Consultation Responses_Non Confidential (15.03.2024)
R0108 - Final Change Report v2.0 Post-Vote (27.03.2024)
Company Name
GB Group plc
Review status
Review required
Switch Request Objections (Change of Occupier)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0051
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
26/01/2024 - Withdrawn following adoption window closure.
Summary
This Change Proposal looks to clarity obligations regarding the losing suppliers' rights to object and the circumstances surrounding registrations by gaining suppliers, following the migration from the MRA to the REC.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0051 - Downloadable CP form
Company Name
Business Energy Direct
Review status
Review required