Housekeeping amendments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0114
Change Category
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
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and grammatical corrections that have been identified and clarifications and improve consistency across the REC
Change Plan
Publish Housekeeping Change Report
Completed
Start:
20 Apr 2023Due:
09 May 2023Completion:
09 May 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 May 2023Due:
16 May 2023Completion:
16 May 2023Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a REC Party, I need the REC drafting to be accurate, so I can rely on it to ensure my processes and procedures correctly reflect my obligations. If there are mistakes or omissions, then it could cause issues with the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0114 - Approved legal text 16.05.2023
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R0114 - Draft legal text 09.05.2023
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Problem Statement
This housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC. The Data Access Matrices need to accurately reflect the intention of Change Proposal R0074, and the current access of Enquiry Services Users.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0114 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0114 - Housekeeping Change Report v2.0 (Post Vote) 16.05.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Data Specification updates and clarifications
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0113
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
It has been identified that gaps or misaligned references were transferred into the REC Data Specification at REC go-live. This Change Proposal seeks to fill these gaps and provide clarification for Parties. This will enable Parties to self-serve and reduce the risk of ambiguities in the current Data Specification resulting in incorrectly defined Market Messages. This change will update relevant legal text in the REC Data Specification to provide clarification and alignment from previous legacy documents to Parties. This will ensure existing Parties have a consistent understanding and new entrants are able to set up their systems appropriately.
Change Plan
PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT AND CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
Start:
20 Apr 2023Due:
24 May 2024Completion:
24 May 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
24 May 2024Due:
24 Jul 2024Completion:
19 Jul 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Completed
Start:
24 Jul 2024Due:
31 Jul 2024Completion:
31 Jul 2024Impacted 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 Market Participant, I need the Data Specification to be clear and correct to ensure my systems are set-up appropriately and Market Messages are correctly defined.
- As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes to the Data Specification that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0113 Legal Text at FCR (19.07.2024)
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R0113 - Legal Text Guide (17.05.2024)
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R0113 Webinar Recording
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Problem Statement
There is a risk that the current ambiguities in the Data Specification could make it challenging for Parties to follow the Data Specification and result in Market Messages being sent that do not correctly reflect the rules of the Data Specification. This may result in Market Message rejections, which may have impacts for Consumers and other Market Participants.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0113 - Change Proposal Plan V1.0 (Approved)
R0113 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0113 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation) 24.05.2024
R0113 - Consolidated Consultation Responses_NON-CONFIDENTIAL (19.07.2024)
R0113 - Final Change Report (Approved) 31.07.2024
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Supplier compensation for Network Party driven MPXN or GSP Group changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0112
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/07/2023 - The Proposer has withdrawn R0112. This Change Proposal is open for adoption for 10 Working Days, after which time it will be fully withdrawn on the REC Portal. If you wish to adopt the Change Proposal, you can do this via the ‘Adopt Proposal’ button by 23:59 on 12 August 2023.
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Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
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Stages Selection
R0112 - CP Form (Downloadable Version)
Company Name
ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd
Review status
Review required
Provision of Grid Supply Point Group ID from a Postcode search in EES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0111
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
05/04/2024 - The Code Manager has rejected the progression of R0111 as Postcode itself does not always have a direct correlation to the GSP Group and believes that a full address should be provided so that accurate quotes are given to a Consumer.
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Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0111 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
Company Name
GB Group plc
Review status
Review required
A review of Supplier access to data on GES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0110
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/11/23 - This change was implemented on 03 November 2023 as part of the November 2023 REC Release
Summary
When Registered Gas Suppliers and Registered Shippers access the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) they currently have access to their own unique set of Data Items. This Change would give Registered Gas Suppliers access to some additional Data Items which form part of the Registered Gas Shipper Data Items, to enable them to solve Consumer facing switching and billing issues.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment Due
Completed
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
07 Sep 2023Completion:
07 Sep 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
07 Sep 2023Due:
20 Sep 2023Completion:
20 Sep 2023Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
20 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
27 Sep 2023Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
11 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
18 Oct 2023Completion:
18 Oct 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
18 Oct 2023Due:
25 Oct 2023Completion:
25 Oct 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
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| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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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 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.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0110 - Draft Legal Text - Gas Data Access Matrix - 20.09.2023
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Problem Statement
When Registered Gas Suppliers need to resolve queries relating to meter reading history, they may need to access information that is currently only available to the Registered Shipper in GES. As a result, Registered Gas Suppliers may be unable to resolve these consumer facing issues on their own, as they do not have direct access to the required Registered Shipper only information.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0110 - CP Form (Downloadable Version)
R0110 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 01.08.2023
R0110 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 01.08.2023
R0110 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved) - 27.09.23
R0110 Consolidated Consultation Responses - Non-Confidential v1.0
R0110 Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 25.10.23
Company Name
ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd
Review status
Review required
Aligning electricity and gas timescale requirements for sharing Meter Technical Detail information
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0109
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
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Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0109 - Change Proposal Form
Company Name
Utility Warehouse
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
Review of ONAGE SLAs
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0105
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
11/09/24 - Change Report REJECTED by REC Metering Expert Panel
Summary
In light of the changes introduced as part of the Faster Switching Programme, this Change Proposal has been raised to review the SLAs and lead times around the sending and receiving/processing of the ONAGE and associated Market Messages.
Change Plan
Solution Development Closes
Completed
Start:
06 Apr 2023Due:
31 May 2024Completion:
31 May 2024Party Impact Assessment Published
Completed
Start:
31 May 2024Due:
04 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report & Consultation Published
Completed
Start:
04 Jul 2024Due:
08 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Final Change Report Published
Not Started
Start:
08 Aug 2024Due:
04 Sep 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
04 Sep 2024Due:
11 Sep 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
11 Sep 2024Due:
25 Sep 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- 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.
Problem Statement
Current ONAGE SLAs may no longer be proportionate to the length of the Switching process as a result of the Faster Switching programme. Lengthy ONAGE SLAs relative to the timescale of the switching process may result in Consumers being left without a MEM during the switch process. The proposer has asked the Code Manager to conduct a review of the ONAGE SLAs to explore whether these SLAs are still appropriate, and therefore ensure that Consumers are subject to any detriment.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0105 - Change Proposal Form (downloadable version) 06.04.2023
R0105 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V2.0 31.05.24
R0105 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0 16.04.24
R0105 Change Proposal Re-Plan (Approved) V1.0 31.05.24
R0105 Consolidated IA Responses V1.0 08.08.24
R0105 Change Report (Published for Consultation) v1.0 08.08.24
R0105 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 02.09.2024
R0105 Change Report (Rejected) V2.0 11.09.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Revision of the approved solution for R0032
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0102
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
30/06/2023 - This change was implemented on 30 June 2023 as part of the June 2023 REC Release
Summary
REC Parties have started to prepare for the release and implementation of R0032, during this preparation the REC Code Manager has received questions about the approved solution, specifically regarding the version of the D0312 (MM00256) Market Message (version 002 has been maintained through R0032) and the number of register digits that should be provided for specific meter types. The Code Manager has reviewed these questions and determined changes are required to the approved solution. Therefore, this Change Proposal has been raised to progress changes to the approved solution.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
23 Mar 2023Due:
31 Mar 2023Completion:
31 Mar 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment Complete
Completed
Start:
31 Mar 2023Due:
11 Apr 2023Completion:
11 Apr 2023Party Impact Assessment Completed
Completed
Start:
11 Apr 2023Due:
11 Apr 2023Completion:
11 Apr 2023Preliminary Change Report Published for Consultation
Completed
Start:
11 Apr 2023Due:
14 Apr 2023Completion:
14 Apr 2023Consultation Start
Completed
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
14 Apr 2023Completion:
14 Apr 2023Consultation End
Completed
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
21 Apr 2023Completion:
21 Apr 2023Final Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
21 Apr 2023Due:
24 Apr 2023Completion:
24 Apr 2023Responsible Committee Discussion
Not Started
Start:
24 Apr 2023Due:
26 Apr 2023Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
26 Apr 2023Due:
12 May 2023Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an impacted Market Participant, I want to have clarity on version of the Market Message and the population of Data Items within the Data Specification, so that my internal systems can be correctly configured to send and receive Data Items within Market Messages.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0102 Proposed Data Specification Changes (Published with Consultation) 29.03.2023
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R0102 Proposed Data Specification Changes (Published with Final Change Report) 24.04.2023
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R0032 and R0102 Combined Legal Text (Published with Final Change Report) 24.04.2023
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Problem Statement
In preparation for the implementation of R0032, Parties have identified areas of ambiguity with the approved solution. Following a review, the Code Manager confirmed that changes are required to the approved solution for R0032, which will ensure Parties have sufficient clarity to implement the required changes to their own systems and processes.
Stages Selection
R0102 Change Proposal Form (downloadable version) 23.03.2023
R0102 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 06.04.2023
R0102 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 06.04.2023
R0102 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses 14.04.2023
R0102 - Preliminary Change Report (Issued for Consultation) 14.04.2023
R0102 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0102 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 26.04.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Update to Error Handling Documents
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0100
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/02/2024 - Draft red-lining under review with impacted Parties. Awaiting feedback prior to Change progression.
Summary
There are duplications between the CSS Message Business Data Validation Rules document (a Category 2 document) and the CSS Error Processing guide (a Category 3 guidance document), which is resulting in confusion and complications within the error handling process. This Change Proposal has been raised to update the Business Data Validation Rules document, to capture the appropriate information that is removed from the CSS Error Processing guide and to ensure alignment with newly created knowledge articles
Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0100 - Change Proposal Form 16.03.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required