A review of Supplier access to data on GES
Service Provider Impact Assessment Due
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
07 Sep 2023Completion:
07 Sep 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
07 Sep 2023Due:
20 Sep 2023Completion:
20 Sep 2023Responsible Committee Review
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20 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
27 Sep 2023Consultation Issued
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
11 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
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27 Sep 2023Due:
18 Oct 2023Completion:
18 Oct 2023Responsible Committee Decision
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18 Oct 2023Due:
25 Oct 2023Completion:
25 Oct 202303 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 | ||
| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
- As a Consumer, I want my Supplier to be able to access essential information about my energy account, so that billing issues and switching problems can be addressed easily.
- As a Registered Gas Supplier, I want to be able to readily access appropriate information relating to my RMP portfolio, so that I can resolve consumer facing billing issues more easily. As the GES Provider, I want my users to be able to access information that helps them fulfil their objectives (in line with REC Data Access principles), so that the service is used as efficiently as possible.
Enabling Electricity Enquiry Service searches using a Unique Property Reference Number
Service Provider Impact Assessment window start
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
02 Oct 2023Completion:
02 Oct 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment window close
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02 Oct 2023Due:
18 Dec 2023Completion:
18 Dec 2023Party Impact Assessment start
Start:
18 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
12 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report and Consultation issued
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02 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Party Impact Assessment close
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12 Jan 2024Due:
02 Feb 2024Completion:
02 Feb 2024Consultation close
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16 Feb 2024Due:
08 Mar 2024Completion:
08 Mar 2024Final Change Report issued
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08 Mar 2024Due:
15 Mar 2024Completion:
15 Mar 2024Responsible Committee decision
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15 Mar 2024Due:
27 Mar 2024Completion:
27 Mar 2024Appeal window closure
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27 Mar 2024Due:
12 Apr 2024Completion:
12 Apr 202408 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
|
- 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.
CSS Message Time Stamping
Test
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
19 Mar 2026Completion:
19 Mar 2026Review of ONAGE SLAs
Solution Development Closes
Start:
06 Apr 2023Due:
31 May 2024Completion:
31 May 2024Party Impact Assessment Published
Start:
31 May 2024Due:
04 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report & Consultation Published
Start:
04 Jul 2024Due:
08 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Final Change Report Published
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08 Aug 2024Due:
04 Sep 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
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04 Sep 2024Due:
11 Sep 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
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11 Sep 2024Due:
25 Sep 2024Completion:
- As a Consumer, I want to have continual Meter Equipment Manager coverage, so that I am confident that work on my Metering Asset can be conducted even during a Switch.
- As a MEM, I want my obligations relating to appointment and de-appointment to be considered and practicable, so that my operational processes are not unduly onerous. 2 - As a Gas Supplier, I want to be able to reliably and predictably appoint and de-appoint MEMs during a Switch, so that I am confident that my Consumers are not left without a MEM at any stage. 3 - As the Code Manager, I want REC processes to operate within SLAs that are reflective of both the realistic operational capacities of REC Parties, and also of the needs of the broader market, so that the end Consumer has the best possible Switching experience.
Revision of the Implementation Date and approved solution for R0021
Solution Analysis and Development
Start:
23 Mar 2023Due:
31 Mar 2023Completion:
31 Mar 2023Responsible Committee Review Completed
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31 Mar 2023Due:
27 Apr 2023Completion:
27 Apr 2023Consultation Started
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27 Apr 2023Due:
28 Apr 2023Completion:
28 Apr 2023Consultation Ended
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28 Apr 2023Due:
16 May 2023Completion:
16 May 2023Final Change Report Issued
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16 May 2023Due:
19 May 2023Completion:
19 May 2023Responsible Committee Recommendation
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19 May 2023Due:
26 May 2023Completion:
26 May 202330 June 2023
- 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.
Optional fuzzy searching in EES
Service Provider Impact Assessment window start
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07 Mar 2023Due:
09 Oct 2023Completion:
09 Oct 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment window close
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09 Oct 2023Due:
27 Dec 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2024Party Impact Assessment start
Start:
27 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
12 Jan 2024Party Impact Assessment close
Start:
12 Jan 2024Due:
02 Feb 2024Completion:
02 Feb 2024Preliminary Change Report and Consultation issued
Start:
02 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Consultation close
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
08 Mar 2024Completion:
08 Mar 2024Final Change Report issued
Start:
08 Mar 2024Due:
15 Mar 2024Completion:
15 Mar 2024Responsible Committee decision
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15 Mar 2024Due:
27 Mar 2024Completion:
27 Mar 2024Appeal window closure
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27 Mar 2024Due:
12 Apr 2024Completion:
12 Apr 202408 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
|
- As a Consumer, I want to be able to switch my electricity easily and efficiently.
- As an organisation providing switching services, I want Consumers to be able to search addresses efficiently.
Changes to allow DNOs to reinstate disconnected MPANs
- As a Consumer, I do not want the erroneous disconnection of my MPAN to affect the continuity of my supply contract and billing arrangements.
- As a DNO, I want to be able to reverse erroneous disconnections with no lasting effect so that I don’t need to create a new MPAN to resolve the issue, thereby avoiding DUoS payment collection issues. 2 - As a Supplier, I want to be able to reverse erroneous disconnections with no lasting effect so that I can correctly bill my consumers. 3 - As the CSS, I want users to be able to effectively resolve discrepancies, so that industry data for their portfolio is accurate. 4 - As MPRS, I want users to be able to effectively resolve discrepancies, so that industry data for their portfolio is accurate.
Clarifications to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme
Initial Assessment Report Issued
Start:
23 Jan 2023Due:
27 Jan 2023Completion:
27 Jan 2023Change Proposal Plan Issued
Start:
27 Jan 2023Due:
27 Jan 2023Completion:
27 Jan 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
07 Feb 2023Due:
17 Feb 2023Completion:
17 Feb 2023Consultation Issued
Start:
17 Feb 2023Due:
17 Feb 2023Completion:
17 Feb 2023Responsible Committee Decision
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17 Feb 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023IAR and CPP Approval
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27 Jan 2023Due:
07 Feb 2023Completion:
07 Feb 202301 April 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
- As an Energy Supplier, I need my TDIS obligations to be clear to ensure I can meet the requirements appropriately.
- As the Code Manager, I want all Suppliers to be clear on the required Energy Theft reporting so that the scheme can be effectively administered.
- As RECCo, I want to ensure that all Suppliers have clear obligations to ensure the effective administration of TDIS to support the Theft Reduction Strategy.
ERDS Upload File in the Data Specification and clarification of cancellation code
Housekeeping changes to the approved legal text for R0047
Preliminary Change Report published and issued for Consultation
Start:
16 Dec 2022Due:
24 Feb 2023Completion:
24 Feb 2023Consultation ends
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24 Feb 2023Due:
10 Mar 2023Completion:
10 Mar 2023Final Change Report published
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10 Mar 2023Due:
21 Mar 2023Completion:
21 Mar 2023Responsible Committee decision (Ex-Committee)
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21 Mar 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Appeal window closure
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24 Mar 2023Due:
07 Apr 2023Completion:
01 April 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
- As a DNO, MEM, AMI, ASP or MI, I want all Code of Practice obligations to be clear and transparent, to ensure all obligations placed upon my organisation and operatives are understood and can be met in the most efficient way.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with all relevant CoP obligations to ensure the safety of my Consumers.
- As RECCo, I want the Metering Scheme obligations to be clear and transparent, to ensure the arrangements deliver against the RECCo strategic aims.
- As the Metering Scheme Auditor, I want the Metering Scheme obligations to be clear and transparent, to ensure the arrangements deliver against the RECCo strategic aims.