Housekeeping November 2026
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0345
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/09/2026 - Housekeeping Change Proposal raised by Code Manager
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of non-material clarifications, typographical errors and changes needed to REC products.
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Implementation Date
06 November 2026
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Date Raised
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REC Decision Maker
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Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
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-
Review status
Review required
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assumption is correct, look at the existing/historic use cases industry have used the CHECK option for, if they are no longer valid and if so why not.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 status
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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-
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Review required
Amendments to the PARC relating to Address Management
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0340
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
13/08/2026 - accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
While undertaking the CRS Improvements Project, RECCo, the Code Manager and DCC completed a review of current reporting that is generated as part of REC Obligations. As part of this review, Address Management-related reports were identified that are not fit for purpose. These reports are produced only for DCC internal consumption. The identified reports are captured in the Performance Assurance Report Catalogue (PARC). As such, DCC proposed raising a REC change to have these removed from the PARC (they will still be available on an ad-hoc on request basis).
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I0340 submission form
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-
Review status
Review required
REC Change to align with BSC CP Clarify Supplier obligations for IF-002 messages where a Switch is cancelled
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0339
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/2026 - Change Proposal accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
A BSC CP has been raised to clarify Supplier obligations for IF-002 messages where a Switch is cancelled. This obligation is also in REC Schedule 14 Metering Operations, so a REC change is required or the obligation remains in place.
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Date Raised
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Date of Update to Priority
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R0339 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
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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I0338 submission form
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-
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Review required
Change to Location (A0059) data item within the ONAGE APPT file to MAMs, from ‘Optional’ to ‘Mandatory’
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0337
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
24/07/2026 - Issue accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
Currently, the location (A0059) data item within the ONAGE APPT file from Suppliers to MAMs is Optional, this allows a Supplier to leave this field blank. Currently SGNCS system functionality is designed to reject the file if this field is blank. This is due to SGNCS requiring to hold the location of the meter installation in order to allow us to deliver on our safety obligations as a MAM in maintaining of an asset.
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I0337 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Legal text to support REC Change R0180
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0336
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2026 - the consultation is open, responses must be received by 23:59 14 September 2026
Summary
REC Change R0180 “Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Users” implements a technical solution for the closure of certain ticket raised to the Switching Operator when no response has been received. This Change Proposal contains the legal text to support R0180.
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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
R0336 Schedule 26 Switching Service Management - for consultation
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Document title
R0336 Switching Operator (SO) Service Definition - for consultation
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Off
Problem Statement
R0180 Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Usersintroduces a technical solution for the closure of certain tickets raised to the Switching Operator when no response has been received. Without supporting legal text, these obligations and expectations are not documented within the REC.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0336 submission form
R0336 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) V1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Farooq change proposal 1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R10001
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
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Summary
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Status
Implementation Date
07 November 2025
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0003 | Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Implementation |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Linked to SDS Delivery
No
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
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Problem Statement
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Review status
Review required
Introduction of Sweet Treat Reward System
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R9999
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
Consultation issued June 29th
Summary
This proposal introduces a formalised “Sweet Treat Reward System” within the REC governance framework, whereby participants are recognised with confectionery based incentives for timely delivery, high quality submissions, and proactive engagement in the change process. The change aims to improve stakeholder participation, reduce consultation fatigue, and enhance overall delivery performance by introducing a light-touch behavioural incentive aligned to existing governance activities.
Impact Status
Alternative Change Proposals
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Status
Implementation Date
Version 4.2.0 - 27 Mar 2027.
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement | |
| R0136 | Change to REC Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC) |
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| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Linked to SDS Delivery
No
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
The proposed solution is to introduce a new REC provision establishing a “Sweet Treat Reward System” (STRS), creating a light-touch, non-financial incentive mechanism linked to existing change process activities. This would require updates to REC governance documentation (e.g. Change Management schedule and supporting guidance) to define eligibility criteria, reward thresholds, and roles, with the Code Manager responsible for administering and maintaining the scheme and recording outcomes within the REC Portal.
End-to-end, the solution would operate by linking stakeholder behaviours (e.g. timely consultation responses, active participation in CIG discussions, and high-quality submissions) to predefined reward triggers. The REC Portal would be enhanced to capture participation metrics, calculate eligibility, and notify participants of earned rewards via automated communications (e.g. portal notifications or email), with a monthly or milestone-based cadence. Data flows would include submission timestamps, attendance records, and qualitative assessment inputs from the Code Manager or Change Leads, which would be consolidated into a “Reward Eligibility Log” maintained within REC systems.
Implementation would be led by the Code Manager, supported by the DSP for system changes and reporting capability, and overseen by REC governance bodies to ensure alignment with existing obligations and neutrality principles. The solution would not alter core decision-making processes but would overlay an engagement-focused mechanism, with clear accountability for administration, auditability of outcomes, and periodic review to ensure continued effectiveness and proportionality.
Problem Statement
The REC change process currently relies on formal obligations and voluntary participation to secure stakeholder engagement; however, this approach does not consistently drive timely, high-quality input during key stages such as consultations and working groups. As a result, participation can be delayed, inconsistent, or limited in substance, reducing the effectiveness of impact assessments and slowing overall change delivery.
In the absence of any positive reinforcement mechanisms, the process places full reliance on compliance rather than motivation, which may not fully reflect the human factors influencing engagement. This creates a persistent gap between the intended collaborative nature of the REC and the reality of stakeholder behaviour, ultimately affecting the pace and quality of change outcomes delivered to the market.
In the absence of any positive reinforcement mechanisms, the process places full reliance on compliance rather than motivation, which may not fully reflect the human factors influencing engagement. This creates a persistent gap between the intended collaborative nature of the REC and the reality of stakeholder behaviour, ultimately affecting the pace and quality of change outcomes delivered to the market.
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Review status
Reviewed - Accepted