Clarifications to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0091
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/04/2023 - Change Proposal implemented on 01 April 2023
Summary
The Energy Theft Detection Incentive Scheme (TDIS) seeks to encourage Suppliers to undertake theft investigations. Following the completion of the first scheme year operated wholly under the REC, there have been several areas of the Code identified where additional clarity would benefit the administration of the TDIS.
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report Issued
Completed
Start:
23 Jan 2023Due:
27 Jan 2023Completion:
27 Jan 2023Change Proposal Plan Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Jan 2023Due:
27 Jan 2023Completion:
27 Jan 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
07 Feb 2023Due:
17 Feb 2023Completion:
17 Feb 2023Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
17 Feb 2023Due:
17 Feb 2023Completion:
17 Feb 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
17 Feb 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023IAR and CPP Approval
Completed
Start:
27 Jan 2023Due:
07 Feb 2023Completion:
07 Feb 2023Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
01 April 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- 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.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0091 - Legal Text (as at IAR/CPP)
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R0091 - Legal Text at FCR 21.03.2023
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R0091 - Legal Text FINAL
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EMAR Link
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Problem Statement
To enable REC Parties and their agents to successfully meet the obligations of the TDIS, the REC needs to accurately reflect the intention of the requirements and current processes.
Stages Selection
R0091 - Change Proposal Form
R0091 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 07.02.2023
R0091 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 07.02.2023
R0091 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 17.02.2023
R0091 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0091 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Pre-Vote) 21.03.2023
R0091 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 24.03.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Introduction of CSS refresh functionality
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0067
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/12/2023- This Change was implemented as part of the 6 December 2023 Extraordinary Release
Summary
CSS Market Messages sent by the Central Switching Service (CSS) to Switching Data Service Providers (SDSP) are either not being received, being received after Gate Closure, or are being received out of the order that they were originally sent in. This Change Proposal seeks to introduce a refresh functionality to mitigate these issues.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
29 Aug 2022Due:
19 Oct 2022Completion:
19 Oct 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2022Due:
29 Mar 2023Completion:
29 Mar 2023Consultation
Completed
Start:
11 Apr 2023Due:
09 May 2023Completion:
28 Apr 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
29 Mar 2023Due:
11 Apr 2023Completion:
05 Apr 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
21 Jun 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 May 2023Due:
28 Jun 2023Completion:
28 Jul 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want the Switching process to work successfully, so that I can switch Energy Supplier without delays or issues.
- As the CSS Provider I want the messages I send to SDSPs to be received and processed successfully, so that there is no interruption to the Switching process or the Consumers’ Switching experience. As the CSS Provider, I want the functionality to be available for SDSPs to automatically resolve issues when messages are not received in the correct order or are received after Gate Closure, so that this work does not have to be done manually.
- As an SDSP, I want to be able to detect when I have not received the expected CSS messages, so that I am able to request that the missing messages are sent to me to process. As an SDSP I want to be able to request a refresh of CSS messages when they are not received in the correct order or they are received after Gate Closure, so that I am able to maintain an accurate reflection of the current Switch status and minimise impacts on CSS Users and Consumers.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0067 - Legal Text at PCR
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R0067 - Legal Text at FCR
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R0067 - Cost Benefit Analysis and Conclusions v3.0
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Problem Statement
CSS messages not received by the SDSPs in the order they were sent or received, or after Gate Closure, can be difficult to detect and often require significant manual effort to resolve. This issue can directly impact Consumer switching experiences causing disruption and possible delays.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0067 - Change Proposal Form
R0067 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0067 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0
R0067 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0
R0067 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 07.03.2023
R0067 - Change Proposal Plan v3.0 04.04.2023
R0067 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Issued for Consultation) 14.04.2023
R0067 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote) 28.06.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Services Procurement Clarification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0058
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/10/2023 - Following the approval of R0138, this change has been withdrawn.
Summary
This change proposes amendments to Clause 5.3 of the Main Body, to clarify that all provision of REC Services to the REC Service Users (including the Centralised Registration Service is procured by, and from, the CRS Provider) and are procured from the REC Service Providers by RECCo.
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0058 - Change Proposal Form
Proposed legal text submitted with the CP
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Metering Code of Practice Consolidation Review
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0047
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/04/2023 - Change Proposal implemented on 01 April 2023
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to consolidate the current Metering Codes of Practice into a single set of arrangements that are simplified, proportionate and relevant, which can be monitored via a single audit scheme.
Change Plan
Analysis and Solution Development
Completed
Start:
20 May 2022Due:
28 Jul 2022Completion:
28 Jul 2022Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
28 Jul 2022Due:
29 Jul 2022Completion:
29 Jul 2022Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
13 Sep 2022Completion:
13 Sep 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
13 Sep 2022Due:
16 Sep 2022Completion:
16 Sep 2022Consultation Complete
Completed
Start:
16 Sep 2022Due:
10 Oct 2022Completion:
10 Oct 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
10 Oct 2022Due:
04 Nov 2022Completion:
04 Nov 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
04 Nov 2022Due:
15 Nov 2022Completion:
15 Nov 2022Preliminary Change Report publication
Completed
Start:
29 Jul 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
01 April 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a DNO, MEM, AMI or MI, I want all CoP 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 a MEM, AMI or MI, I want metering accreditation and audit activity to be streamlined and duplication removed, so that efficiency is increased, and unnecessary costs reduced.
- As RECCo, I want the metering scheme accreditation and audit arrangements to be managed and delivered in a cost efficient, effective and consistent approach, to ensure the arrangements deliver against the RECCo strategic aims.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with all relevant CoP to ensure the safety of my Consumers.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0047 Final Legal Text (Post Consultation)
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CoMCoP revisions (Post Consultation)
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CoMCoP Full v1.1 - Extended Clauses (04.10.22)
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Supporting information for Consultation (Extended obligations)
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Proposed Legal Text for Consultation (Redlined and Clean versions)
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RECCo Review - working documents
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Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Solution (Excel)
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Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Legal Text (Word)
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Problem Statement
The current metering arrangements, with separate Metering Codes of Practice, contains duplication and inefficiencies. There are currently four different auditors that undertake accreditation and audit activities across the different schemes. This could mean that a REC Party may require multiple separate accreditations and site audits, resulting in unnecessary operational impacts and costs.
Stages Selection
R0047 - Change Proposal Form
R0047 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0047 - Preliminary Change Report v2.1 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0047 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Revised Implementation Date for R0011
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0039
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
25 Mar 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
17 May 2022Completion:
17 May 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
01 June 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0102 | Revision of the approved solution for R0032 |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Market Participant, I need the industry Market Message/Data Specification to be implemented by all Parties at the same time so that I am able to validate EMRS invoices and credits without having to request additional supporting data or without my Market Messages failing.
- As LCCC I need to delay the implementation of R0011 so that changes to industry Market Message/Data Specification can be implemented by all Parties at the same time so that industry Market Messages don’t fail validation between Parties.
Problem Statement
Following a review of its delivery pipeline, the LCCC has determined it is unable to deploy the changes required in time for the current approved implementation date of 04 November 2022. In order to communicate a revised date and to limit the impacts to industry parties and delivery partners, this change needs to be assessed as a matter of urgency.
Stages Selection
R0039 Change Proposal Form
R0039 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0039 Initial Assessment Report v1.0
R0039 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0039 - Final Change Report v2.0
Company Name
Low Carbon Contracts Company
Review status
Review required
Market Stabilisation Charge – Administration
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0035
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment initiated
Completed
Start:
22 Feb 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Party Impact Assessment completed
Completed
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
06 May 2022Completion:
06 May 2022Issued to Responsible Committee for review (ex-Committee)
Completed
Start:
06 May 2022Due:
10 May 2022Completion:
10 May 2022Consultation initiated
Completed
Start:
10 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Consultation completed
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
01 Jun 2022Completion:
01 Jun 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
01 Jun 2022Due:
10 Jun 2022Completion:
10 Jun 2022Responsible Committee Decision (ex-Committee)
Completed
Start:
10 Jun 2022Due:
14 Jun 2022Completion:
14 Jun 2022Authority Determination
Completed
Start:
14 Jun 2022Due:
24 Jun 2022Completion:
27 Jun 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Domestic Consumer, I want to be able to choose my Energy Supplier and a tariff from a range of competitive options, so that I can take advantage of cheaper deals as they become available.
- As the Authority, I want the necessary changes made to the Retail Energy Code to introduce the MSC obligations, so that the new MSC licence obligations on Energy Suppliers can be effectively discharged by RECCo.
- As RECCo, I want the Retail Energy Code to specify my obligations, governance and charging mechanisms, so that I can effectively discharge obligations imposed by the Authority through the Licence Condition modification.
- As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how RECCo will calculate my credits and liabilities and when they will send my invoices/credit notes, so that I can plan to review my invoices/credit notes prior to the receipt of monies owed or payments I make to RECCo or at an appropriate time for my organisation. As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how I could dispute an invoice which I do not believe is accurate, so that I am able to raise a dispute/challenge compliantly
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text (tracked changes)
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Document title
EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
Following the publication of Ofgem’s decision on potential short-term interventions to address risks to consumers from market volatility, the Market Stabilisation Charge will be introduced via the modified Standard Licence Condition 24A and introduced into the REC by Change Proposal R0034. A change is needed to the REC to set out the charging and payment mechanism, and to introduce the necessary governance arrangements to allow these MSC payments to be administered by RECCo.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0035 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
Ofgem Decision document - Short Term Interventions
MSC calculation guidance
Gas SLC Modified Decision Notice
Elec SLC Modified Decision Notice
R0035 - High level Solution Overview v1.0
R0035 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0035 - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0035 - Consolidated IA responses v1.0
R0035 - Proposed Solution v2.0
R0035 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0035 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0035 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Authority Decision for R0035
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Review of Category 3 documents in the REC Baseline Statement
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0028
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
07 Jan 2022Due:
04 Feb 2022Completion:
04 Feb 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
04 Feb 2022Due:
18 Feb 2022Completion:
18 Feb 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
18 Feb 2022Due:
25 Mar 2022Completion:
25 Mar 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
25 Mar 2022Due:
05 Apr 2022Completion:
05 Apr 2022Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
14 April 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
- As the REC Code Manager, I need to ensure that proposals to amend the REC and its subsidiary documents are subject to appropriate scrutiny and impact assessment, so that impacted stakeholders can appropriately engage with the proposal and understand the impacts to their business.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text
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Document title
Link to Change Set (EMAR)
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Problem Statement
As a rule, changes to Category 3 products should not cause a material impact to parties and stakeholders. It has been identified that there are a number of Category 3 documents where changes to these artefacts could have a material impact to the systems and processes of REC Parties and Service Users. These changes should therefore follow a more robust and thorough assessment to ensure these impacts are identified and the most appropriate solution is considered.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
R0028 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0028 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0
R0028 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0028 Final Change Report v1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping amendments to REC V2
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0012
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
Start:
04 Oct 2021Due:
12 Oct 2021Completion:
12 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Oct 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2021Due:
22 Oct 2021Completion:
22 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
22 Oct 2021Due:
16 Nov 2021Completion:
16 Nov 2021Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
16 Nov 2021Due:
17 Nov 2021Completion:
17 Nov 2021Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
17 Nov 2021Due:
08 Dec 2021Completion:
08 Dec 2021Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
08 Dec 2021Due:
10 Dec 2021Completion:
10 Dec 2021Change Panel decision
Completed
Start:
10 Dec 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
31 January 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Consumer, I need Energy Companies to operate consistent processes, to ensure my energy supply is managed efficiently and to retain my trust in the functioning of the energy market.
- As a REC Party, I need the REC to provide a consistent baseline, so I can operate in an interoperable way with other Market Participants.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text (Tracked Changes)
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Link to Change Set (Clean)
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Problem Statement
The implementation of REC V2, as part of the Retail Code Consolidation SCR, was due to consolidate the existing provisions in other codes into the REC on a like-for-like basis. The Code Manager has identified that there were changes made to previous codes that weren’t reflected in the REC V2 drafting that was implemented. This means that the current processes being operated by industry parties are not reflected in the REC. REC Party's and Service Providers rely on the REC to provide a consistent baseline to ensure the industry operate in an effective and interoperable way. There are currently inconsistencies between the drafting of the REC, and the processes operated by REC Party's and Service Providers, which could cause issues in the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
Stages Selection
R0012 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0012 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Pre-Vote)
R0012 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Reporting of Additional EMR Backing Data to Suppliers
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0011
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
30/06/2023 - This change was implemented on 30 June 2023 as part of the June 2023 REC Release
Summary
The aim of this proposal is to reduce the extra assistance required by Electricity Market Reform (EMR) parties in the invoice validation by updating the backing data within the Market Messages to align to what is being invoiced. The associated Market Messages should be structured and named in line with the actual output of Settlement systems to facilitate validation of Capacity Market (CM) Scheme and the Contracts for Difference (CfD) financial settlement.
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2021Due:
12 Oct 2021Completion:
12 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Oct 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2021Due:
12 Nov 2021Completion:
12 Nov 2021Technical Expert Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Nov 2021Due:
24 Nov 2021Completion:
24 Nov 2021Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
24 Nov 2021Due:
30 Nov 2021Completion:
29 Nov 2021Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
30 Nov 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Jan 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
21 Dec 2021Due:
14 Jan 2022Completion:
14 Jan 2022Technical Expert Panel decision
Completed
Start:
14 Jan 2022Due:
26 Jan 2022Completion:
26 Jan 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Market Participant, I need to be able to validate EMRS invoices and credits without having to request additional supporting data.
- As EMR Settlement Ltd, I need to have an efficient mechanism in place that enables me to provide Market Participants with all the relevant data that they need to validate their invoices and credit notes, to reduce/remove the need for Market Participants to contact the service desk for additional information.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0011 Tracked Changes 08.03.2023
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Document title
Link to EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
There is no method for Suppliers and Generators to validate their invoices based on the data currently provided within the relevant Market Messages. Parties are able to request all relevant data from EMRS; however, this is time consuming for Parties, EMRS and LCCC/ESC
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
R0011 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0011 – Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
MRA SPF 107 - IA Response Summary
R0011 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0011 - Final Change Report v2.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required