Amendment to Multiplication Factor Enumerations to Support Hydrogen Trials
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0142
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
The H100 hydrogen gas trial involves the supply of hydrogen gas to households in place of natural gas. The quantity of gas supplies needs to be billed in a way that is comparable to standard gas supply. To facilitate the trial, a multiplication factor enumeration value must be established within the Data Specification that can replicate hydrogen’s calorific value, therefore allowing accurate billing.
Change Plan
SERVICE PROVIDER IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
27 Nov 2023Completion:
27 Nov 2023PARTY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
27 Nov 2023Due:
01 Dec 2023Completion:
01 Dec 2023PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Completed
Start:
01 Dec 2023Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Completed
Start:
20 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
28 Feb 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 June 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer taking part in the H100 trial, I want to be charged based on the amount of gas I consume, such that I am not charged more than I would have been, had I consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas.
- As a Gas Supplier, I want to ensure H100 trial Consumers, are not charged more than they would have been, had they consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas. 2- As a Gas Transporter, I want to accurately know how much hydrogen gas is being offtaken, so that I can support Suppliers. 3- As the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP), I want Market Messages relating to meter asset information to be accurate, so that I am better able to support dependant REC Parties. 4- As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I want my metering assets compatible with the H100 trial to be underpinned by accurate Market Messages, so that I able to manage these meters correctly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0142 Solution - DI40145 - A0120 - Multiplication Factor Change v2.0
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R0142 Solution-DI40145-A0120-Multiplication Factor Change v2.1
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Problem Statement
In order for the H100 gas trial to be successful, a billable value for hydrogen gas needs to be accurately calculated from supplied physical volumes. To do this, relevant Data Items (relating to the calculation of billable gas volumes) within the Data Specification need to be updated to allow a new value for the multiplication factor. This change seeks to introduce a new enumeration value for the multiplication factor needed to facilitate the addition of this new value.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
DI40145 Multiplication Factor - 23.06.2023
R0142 - Change Proposal Form.pdf
R0142 - Change Proposal Form
R0142 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.2023
R0142 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.23
R0142 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 16.01.24
R0142 Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 19.01.24
R0142 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 16.02.24
R0142 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 - 28.02.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping amendments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0140
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
The Code Manager has identified a number of typographical and formatting errors, as well as opportunities to provide clarity, improve consistency and accuracy across the REC Services and products. These changes have been assessed as meeting the criteria to be progressed via a Housekeeping Change Proposal. Schedule 27 – RMP Lifecycle Schedule 1 – Interpretations and Definitions Schedule 5 – Change Management Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance
Change Plan
Publish House Keeping Change Report
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
19 Sep 2023Completion:
19 Sep 2023Implemented
Completed
Start:
19 Sep 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| 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
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0140 Final Draft Legal text
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Problem Statement
This is a Housekeeping Change Proposal subject to the Housekeeping Change Proposal process, rather than the standard change process. The nature of the change is that it makes non-material changes to the REC Products to correct typographical and consistency errors. It also provides an opportunity to introduce necessary clarifications.
Stages Selection
R0140 - Housekeeping Change Report v1.0 (Approved) 19.09.23
Company Name
Gemserv
Review status
Review required
Alignment of Market Message D0225 ‘consent to share flag’ to support PSR data sharing
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0139
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
This change was implemented on the 12th April 2024.
Summary
Ofgem have been in with discussion with Energy Suppliers this year, requesting them to voluntarily change how they use the consent option within the Priority Services Register (PSR) flow. This Change Proposal (CP) has been raised to make sure the Market Message mirrors the process agreed between Ofgem and Energy Suppliers by re-naming the Priority Services Register (PSR) Data Item DI51497 (J2208) as “Lawful basis for sharing” and to amend the relevant clauses in REC Schedule 13 if needed.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
05 Jan 2024Completion:
05 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
05 Jan 2024Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024Consultation
Completed
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
09 Feb 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
28 Feb 2024Due:
13 Mar 2024Completion:
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
12 April 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 Document
Document title
Redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
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Problem Statement
The current PSR Data Item DI51497(J2208) ‘Consent to share data obtained’ does not mirror the legal basis for sharing data that DNOs rely on, or the process that Suppliers have planned to have in place by early 2024.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0139 - Change Proposal Form
Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
Consolidated Consultation Responses R0139
R0139 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 Approved
R0139 Initial Assessment Report v1.1 Approved
R0139 - Extension to Change Plan v1.0
R0139 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0139 Final Change Report v1.0 approved
ICO letter to Ofgem
R0139 redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
Company Name
Energy Networks Association
Review status
Review required
Combined progression of Change Proposals R0058, R0104 and R0129
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0138
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
This change seeks to efficiently address the issues raised under the following Change Proposals. R0058 – REC Services Procurement Clarification R0104 – Clarifying Requirement for Continuous Billing Following an Erroneous Switch R0129 – Clarifying Event of Default Requirements These Change Proposals have been identified by the Code Manager as requiring non-contentious, clarificatory and non-material alterations to the REC Legal Text only.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report published
Completed
Start:
04 Aug 2023Due:
01 Sep 2023Completion:
01 Sep 2023Consultation close
Completed
Start:
01 Sep 2023Due:
15 Sep 2023Completion:
15 Sep 2023Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
15 Sep 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
22 Sep 2023Responsible Committee decision
Not Started
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
03 Oct 2023Completion:
Status
Implementation Date
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| 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 Market Participant, 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
R0138 - Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Three Change Proposals have been placed on hold due to having a low priority status. These proposals have been identified as having fully formed solutions, which are non-contentious and can be quickly implemented. This change seeks to address these Change Proposals so that they can be addressed, and their benefits realised.
Stages Selection
DRAFT Change Proposal Form - Umbrella 2 CP.docx
R0138 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 15.08.2023
R0138 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 15.08.2023
R0138 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0138 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (01.09.2023) published for Consultation
R0138 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote) 03.10.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Updates to Risk Register
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0048
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Updates to Risk Driver 8.7: High percentage of Objections indicating potential inappropriate use. Risk Driver 10.3: Errors in the data within the Switch Request or Registration Request would prevent a request to be processed appropriately. Risk Driver 12.3: Annulment process is used inappropriately avoiding a consumer from switching. Risk Driver 12.4: Misuse of the withdrawal process leads to additional cost to Suppliers and increases the risk of switching errors
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Updates to PAB Procedures
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0047
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Updated to acknowledge that PAB will consider contextual information for Parties when determining PATs.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Third Party Intermediary Code of Practice
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0046
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
This proposal is to introduce a Third Party Intermediary (TPI) Code of Practice (CoP) into the REC architecture as a Category 3 document. This will ensure that it is available on the REC Portal and has robust change control. It should be noted that a separate Change Proposal will be raised to introduce changes to the REC, requiring suppliers to only use a TPI that complies with the CoP. An assurance and accreditation regime will also be established, so that Suppliers and REC parties will have confidence that any accredited TPI is compliant with the CoP, without having to undertake individual audits. In effect, this Category 3 change baselines the TPI CoP and fulfils the first deliverable of the wider project to provide effective governance of TPIs through the REC.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Change to REC Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0136
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
06/12/2023- This Change was implemented as part of the 6 December 2023 Extraordinary Release
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to deliver two changes to REC Schedule 22 – Market Stabilisation Charge. The first change will update the statement timescales in Schedule 22 to ensure that this is appropriately aligned with the statement Schedule. The second change seeks to update the disputes Section (section 7) of Schedule 22 to include reference to Credit Advice Notes.
Change Plan
Impact Assessment and Change Proposal Plan Published
Completed
Start:
17 Jul 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
25 Aug 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
22 Sep 2023Review of PCR by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
03 Oct 2023Completion:
03 Oct 2023Consultation Started
Completed
Start:
03 Oct 2023Due:
06 Oct 2023Completion:
06 Oct 2023Consultation Closes
Completed
Start:
06 Oct 2023Due:
26 Oct 2023Completion:
26 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
26 Oct 2023Due:
10 Nov 2023Completion:
10 Nov 2023Change Panel Decision
Completed
Start:
10 Nov 2023Due:
21 Nov 2023Completion:
21 Nov 2023Status
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 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 statements, so that I can plan to review my invoices/credit notes prior to the receipt of monies owed or payments I need to make to RECCo or at an appropriate time for my organisation.
- As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how I can dispute a Credit Advice which I do not believe is accurate, so that I am able to raise a dispute/challenge compliantly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0136 - Draft Legal Text (10.11.2023)
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Problem Statement
Schedule 22 says that within 10 Working Days after the end of each MSC-4-Week Cycle, RECCo shall send each Energy Supplier a statement in respect of that MSC-4-Week Cycle. This contradicts the 15 days set out in the Process Maps shared with Parties during the development of the administration arrangements of the Market Stabilisation Charge. Additionally, suppliers are querying how they may raise a dispute when they believe they are not entitled to the monies stated on Credit Advice Notices as this process is not set out in the Schedule.
Stages Selection
R0136 - Change Proposal Form
R0136 - Changes to Sche 22 - CPP v1.0 (Approved) 05.09.2023
R0136 - Changes to Sch 22 MSC IAR (Approved) v1.0 05.09.2023
R0136 - Preliminary Change Report - (Approved) 03.10.23
R0136 - Consolidated Consultation Response 10/11/2023
R0136 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 21.11.2023
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Updates to Risk Register
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0045
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The thresholds ratified by REC Performance Assurance Board have been added within the Reporting Criteria. It impacts that following risk drivers: - 5.6: Failure of the Associated Supplier to send a timely response to the initiating D0300/SAR flow leading to negative consumer experience. - 5.7: Failure of the Gaining Supplier notify the NHH Data Collector of agreed switch read in a timely manner leading to billing issues impacting consumers. - 5.8: Failure of the Initiating Supplier to respond to a rejected proposed/alternate switch read on time leading to negative consumer experience. - 12.5: The Associated Supplier fails to respond to the initial Erroneous Switch request in a timely manner. - 12.6: The Initiating Supplier does not resolve an Erroneous Switch in a timely manner. - 12.7: The Losing Supplier fails to re-register the customer in a timely manner after the Erroneous Switch request has been accepted. - 12.8: Failure of Suppliers to reach a timely resolution after the initial Erroneous Switch request was rejected. - 12.9: An Erroneous Switch related SDEP escalation is raised against the Supplier.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
June 2023 - REC Release -REC Baseline Statement
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0044
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Amended version numbers
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required