Clarify obligations on gas meter exchanges that occur close to CoS
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0094
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
This change has been raised to address an issue with the 'Switch with a Concurrent Change of MEM process.'. MEMs are obliged to issue ONJOBs to the CDSP as part of a meter exchange. However, this would not be issued if the MEM has received a de-Appointment flow as part of the Switch. This change proposes to obligate MEMs to issue ONJOBs for any completed meter exchanges, even after receiving a de-Appointment flow. This will ensure accurate Meter Technical Details are available to the gaining Supplier and MEM.
Change Plan
Solution Development & Analysis
Completed
Start:
17 Feb 2023Due:
29 Mar 2024Completion:
27 Mar 2024Party Impact Assessment Due
Completed
Start:
29 Mar 2024Due:
19 Apr 2024Completion:
19 Apr 2024Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
19 Apr 2024Due:
26 Apr 2024Completion:
26 Apr 2024Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
26 Apr 2024Due:
08 May 2024Completion:
08 May 2024Consultation Closes
Completed
Start:
08 May 2024Due:
31 May 2024Completion:
31 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
31 May 2024Due:
05 Jun 2024Completion:
05 Jun 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
05 Jun 2024Due:
12 Jun 2024Completion:
12 Jun 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
12 Jun 2024Due:
26 Jun 2024Completion:
Status
Implementation Date
08 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| 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 my Supplier to have accurate information about my meter, so that I do not experience billing problems following a Switch.
- As a MEM, I want to clearly understand my obligations relating to data transfer during a Switch, so that records of work I carry out are accurately recorded. 2 - As a Registered Supplier, I want metering data on my portfolio of Registrable Measurement Points to be accurate, so that Consumers do not experience billing problems or have a negative switch experience. 3 - As the CDSP, I want Change of Metering Asset data communicated with me to be timely and accurate, so that I am better able to fulfil my role and support REC Parties.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0094 Draft Legal Text
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R0094 Solution - Draft Legal Text V1.1 05.06.24
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Problem Statement
When Metering Asset work is carried out concurrently with a Switch, details of the work undertaken may not be sent to industry by the MEM, resulting in inaccurate and out of date Metering Asset data being passed to the gaining Registered Gas Supplier.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0094 - Change Proposal Form downloadable version 17.02.2023
R0094 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 04-10-2023
R0094 Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 01-03-2024
R0094 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 04-10-2023
R0094 Change Proposal Re-Plan (Approved) V1.0 01.03.24
R0094 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0094 Preliminary Change Report (Approved) V1.0 08.05.24
R0094 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 05.06.24
R0094 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) V1.0 12.06.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
April 2023 (3.4.0) REC Release - Amendment to PAB Procedures
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0043
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
With the introduction of the CRS Service Provider Performance Incentive Scheme there is a need to amend the PAB procedures to record the process of monitoring performance, apply charges and create the annual statement for the financial year ahead.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Uplift to CSS Maximum Demand Volumes during MHHS Migration Period
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0093
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented as part of the the Extraordinary release on 28 March 2024. * This Change Proposal supports the transition to Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement.
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to make the necessary updates to the REC, primarily to the Central Switching Service (CSS) Service Definition, to ensure that the Switching Operator is appropriately prepared for the increase in message volumes that will be created during the Market Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) programme migration period.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development completed
Completed
Start:
08 Feb 2023Due:
06 Apr 2023Completion:
04 Apr 2023Service Provider Preliminary Impact Assessment period started
Completed
Start:
06 Apr 2023Due:
06 Apr 2023Completion:
04 Apr 2023Service Provider impact assessment period completed
Completed
Start:
06 Apr 2023Due:
23 Oct 2023Completion:
23 Oct 2023Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
23 Oct 2023Due:
17 Nov 2023Completion:
17 Nov 2023Responsible Committee review
Completed
Start:
17 Nov 2023Due:
29 Nov 2023Completion:
29 Nov 2023Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
29 Nov 2023Due:
01 Dec 2023Completion:
01 Dec 2023Consultation closed
Completed
Start:
01 Dec 2023Due:
15 Dec 2023Completion:
15 Dec 2023Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
15 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
12 Jan 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
12 Jan 2024Due:
24 Jan 2024Completion:
24 Jan 2024Appeal Window closure
Completed
Start:
24 Jan 2024Due:
08 Feb 2024Completion:
08 Feb 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 March 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Electricity Consumer, I want the migration of my MPAN to the new HH Settlement arrangements to be as smooth as possible, so that the service I receive from my Electricity Supplier or it’s appointed agents is not interrupted As an Electricity Consumer, I want my ability to switch to be impacted as little as possible by MHHS migration activities
- As the Switching Operator, I want to be prepared for the increased volumes expected during the MHHS Migration Period. As the ERDS Provider, I want the CSS to be able to manage the volume of messages being sent so that I can provide the service I am required to during the MHHS Migration Period
- As an Electricity Supplier, I want the MPANs I select to the new HH Settlement arrangements to complete their migration without undue delay, so that the service I provide to Consumers is impacted as little as possible and so that I can meet my migration obligations As a MEM, as part of migration I want my new appointment and my legacy de-appointment to occur within the planned timescales so that the services I provide are impacted as little as possible As a Data Service, as part of migration, I want my new appointment to occur within the planned timescales so that the services I provide can commence in a timely manner As a Data Collector, I want my legacy de-appointment to occur within the planned timescales so that I have a clear understanding and smooth ending to the service I provide
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0093 Solution Development Report v2.0 13.11.2023
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R0093 - Legal text for Consultation 30.11.2023
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R0093 - Legal text for PCR 17.11.2023
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Problem Statement
As part of the MHHS programme, it is necessary to migrate approximately 31 million MPANs from the existing settlement arrangements to those under the MHHS Target Operating Model. This will create a significantly increased volume of messages, whether for Switches or changes to Supplier Agents, for the CSS during the MHHS Migration Period. The CSS Service Definition does not currently require the Switching Operator to be capable of processing these additional volumes.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
Uplift to CSS NFRs for MHHS Migration Period - Interpretations.docx
Uplift to CSS NFRs for MHHS Migration Period - CSS Definition .docx
R0093 Change Proposal Form
R0093 - Change Proposal Plan v3.0 (Approved) 15.09.2023
R0093 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 04.04.2023
R0093 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 30.11.2023
R0093 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0093 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 24.01.2024
R0093 - Authority Decision to Reject Appeal 21.03.2024
R0093 - Final Change Report v3.0 (Revised implementation date) 25.03.2024
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Data Cleanse Reporting Guidance
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0042
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
This change has been raised to formally introduce two existing Data Cleanse reporting guidance documents as Category 3 documents. Changes have been proposed to these documents, following discussion at the REC Issues Group - changes will be consulted on as part of the Category 3 process. ******This Category 3 CP will introduce Data Cleanse - Active Relationship Report Guidance and Data Cleanse - Report Guidance as Category 3 documents and update the REC Baseline Statement to reflect this.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
April 2023 (3.4.0) REC Release - New Category 3 documents relating to Theft Detection Incentive Scheme
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0040
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Introducing two new documents into the REC to support R0091 - CLARIFICATIONS TO THE THEFT DETECTION INCENTIVE SCHEME. These documents are the Theft Target Methodology and the TDIS Reporting Timeframe
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
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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Document title
R0091 - Legal Text at FCR 21.03.2023
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Document title
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
Alignment of Data Specification with Pre-REC Rules and Consequential Impacts on R0011 Legal Text
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0090
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 Change Proposal seeks to address inconsistencies in the REC Data Specification to reflect pre-REC Data Transfer Catalogue (DTC) standards. This will also address consequential updates applied to the R0011 legal text.
Change Plan
Solution Development
Completed
Start:
23 Jan 2023Due:
23 Feb 2023Completion:
23 Feb 2023Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
23 Feb 2023Due:
24 Feb 2023Completion:
24 Feb 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
24 Feb 2023Due:
27 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Mar 2023Due:
27 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Mar 2023Due:
19 Apr 2023Completion:
19 Apr 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
26 Apr 2023Completion:
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 want to have clarity on the format 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
Final Legal Text.zip
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Problem Statement
The R0011 legal text contains inconsistencies with other Data Items that were last amended before the REC Data Specification came into effect. Such inconsistencies have potential to cause confusion to Parties implementing the R0011 legal text.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
Summary of R0011 Impacted Data Specification
R0090 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 21.02.2023
R0090 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 21.02.2023
R0090 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Issued for Consultation) 24.03.2023
Summary of amendments to R0011 Legal Text 19.04.2023
R0090 Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 26.04.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Charging Statement - New Audit Scheme
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0039
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Amending costs for the metering audit scheme and any additional costs required for the new financial year.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Make Shipper NExA values available on the GES portal
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0088
Other Industry Codes impacted
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 Proposal seeks to deliver the consequential REC changes for Uniform Network Code (UNC) Modification 0701 Aligning Capacity Booking under the UNC and arrangements set out in relevant NExAs. Modification (MOD) 0701 will ensure that the daily capacity allowed by the Network Exit Agreement (NExA) and that permitted by the UNC are aligned.
Change Plan
Initial Assessment and Change Proposal Plan issued
Completed
Start:
16 Jan 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Initial Assessment Report and Change Plan approved
Completed
Start:
24 Mar 2023Due:
04 Apr 2023Completion:
04 Apr 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
04 Apr 2023Due:
25 Apr 2023Completion:
24 Apr 2023Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2023Due:
31 May 2023Completion:
31 May 2023Preliminary Change Report published
Completed
Start:
31 May 2023Due:
16 Jun 2023Completion:
16 Jun 2023Consultation
Completed
Start:
16 Jun 2023Due:
21 Jul 2023Completion:
21 Jul 2023Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
21 Jul 2023Due:
18 Aug 2023Completion:
18 Aug 2023Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
18 Aug 2023Due:
30 Aug 2023Completion:
30 Aug 2023Impacted Consumers
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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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, where I have entered a bi-lateral NExA with the relevant Transporter, I want my Shipper and Transporter to have access to all the data they need when capacity referrals to the Gas Transporters are required.
- As a Gas Transporter, I want the details of the NExA to be held in GES, to increase visibility of the existence of the NExA and to provide details of the offtake parameters.
- As a Gas Shipper, I need to understand both that a NExA exists, and that I have visibility of the offtake parameters relative to the site, so that I can ensure that I take the necessary actions to ensure the Consumer has the appropriate booked Supply Point Capacity.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0088 Gas DAM v3.1 at FCR (18.08.2023)
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Problem Statement
XRN 5186 will make updates to the GES to implement the solution for UNC MOD 701. Following Ofgem’s decision to approve MOD 701, a REC Change Proposal is required to make changes to the REC DAM to enable the delivery of the full cross code solution.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0088 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 04.04.2023
R0088 - Preliminary Change Report (Post-Vote) 28.06.2023
R0088 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 04.04.2023
R0088 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 30.08.2023
R0088 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Pre-Vote) 18.08.2023
Company Name
Xoserve
Review status
Review required
February 2023 (3.3.0) REC Release -REC Baseline Statement
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0037
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