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assumption is correct, look at the existing/historic use cases industry have used the CHECK option for, if they are no longer valid and if so why not.
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I0344 submission form
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Review required
Enabling Dual MSA & MSS (SVA MOA) appointments for WC connection types
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0342
Other Industry Codes impacted
Urgent
No
Latest Update
13/08/2026 - accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
Under the legacy/pre-MHHS arrangements the market is segmented by Measurement Class (MC) for settlement purposes which is not sensitive to the Meter type that is installed or is to be installed, meaning that the replacement of Traditional meters to either smart or Advanced metering equipment can be arranged without the need for the Change of Measurement Class (CoMC) process to be conducted concurrent with the meter exchange (MEX). Under MHHS, when a WC connection goes through a MEX from Traditional to Advanced, or from Advanced to Smart in the MHHS arrangements a new complexity is placed on suppliers because the CoSeg process must be tightly co-ordinated to a specified planned MEX date and processed through the MPRS within 3 Working Days of that date.
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R0342 submission form
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Review required
Improved Validation for DI51599 - Electricity Smart Meter Equipment (ESME ID)
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0341
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
13/08/2026 - accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
A DNO has raised an issue with the ESME ID data stored in MPRS. Some of the ESMEs are passing MPRS basic validation but are being rejected by the proposed Metering Service preventing a change of service.
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I0341 submission form
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Review required
REC Change to align with CP1633 Capture Modem Module Details Under BSCP601
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0338
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/2026 - Issue accepted in by the Code Manager
Summary
BSC CP1633 “Capture Modem Module Details Under BSCP601” makes amendments to BSCP601 Metering Protocol Approval and Compliance Testing. One of the amendments places obligations on MOAs where they are introducing and amending Communications Equipment. Equivalent and potentially expanded obligations need to be placed within REC Schedule 14 Metering Operations to support this.
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Date of Update to Priority
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I0338 submission form
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-
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Review required
Removal of D0383 & D0384 requirements from Sharing MTDs process
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0328
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
14/08/2026 - the consultation has opened, responses must be received by 23:59 07 September 2026.
Summary
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations currently holds obligations for a Meter Operator Agent (MOA) to send a D0383 ‘Notification of Commissioning Information’ to Electricity Suppliers, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Data Services and Data Collectors in certain process steps. The D0383 was not shared with these Parties in legacy arrangements, and there is no requirement for it to be sent to facilitate the MHHS arrangements. There are similar requirements to send the D0384 ‘Notification of Commissioning Status’ to these Parties, when it is only required by the Electricity Supplier. These requirements were introduced by the MHHS Design in error and need to be removed.
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Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0328 legal text V0.1
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations puts obligations on MOAs which are both not required and impossible to fulfil (as the Scenario Variants to send the D0383 from the MOA to the Electricity Supplier, DNO, Data Service and Data Collector do not exist). There are similar problems for the D0384, which is only required to be sent from the MOA to the Electricity Supplier.
Stages Selection
R0328 submission form
R0328 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 - approved 21.07.26
R0328 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0 approved 12.08.26
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
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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
Crossed Meters Process: Clarifications and Support
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0314
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
12/05/2026 - The Information Request has closed. The Code Manager is curently assessing the responses
Summary
This issue seeks to solve is the gap between the documented REC Crossed Meters process and how it is being applied operationally. The aim is to ensure all parties fully understand the process, apply it consistently, and have the support necessary to achieve timely, correct resolution of Crossed Meter cases.
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Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
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Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0314 submission form
I0314 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved 21.04.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Review of export meter work arrangements
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0312
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/05/2026 The Code Manager has set up an I0312 Working Group to engage with Industry Parties on solution development. The next session will be held on Wednesday, 03 June 2026. To register your interest, please email change.management@recmanager.co.uk
Summary
The REC Metering Operations Schedule has limited distinction between the activities for import and export metering. These provisions were not specifically developed to support a market with high volumes of small-scale microgeneration with shared metering assets for import and export.
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REC Decision Maker
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Solution Development
Problem Statement
There is a lack of distinction within REC Schedule 14 – Metering Operations between activities for Import and Export Metering, and how to manage work arrangements where is a shared Metering Asset between Import and Export Suppliers.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0312 submission form
I0312 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 Approved 21.04.26
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.
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Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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REC Decision Maker
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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)
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Review status
Review required
Addition of value 11 to data item J0418
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0310
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
To add value 11 to the valid set value for data item J0418 – Meter COP. Unable to update Meter technical details (MTD's), the D0268 flow, as specified under BSCP603/7 via the DTN as the AMVLP. The appointed agent will not be able to automatically process or upload the flows received to their systems due to validation errors.
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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
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REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0310 submission form
R0310 Proposed changes to REC Data Specification
R0310 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) Approved 17.03.26
R0310 Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0310 Change Report (Final Recommendation) Post-vote
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required