Removal of ERDA meteringPointEnergyFlow change restriction
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0062
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented on 12 April 2024. *This change is expected to have a direct impact on the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement Design for it to be maintained in the enduring arrangements. The change has been approved as it has value for the interim period.*
Summary
As part of the Faster Switching Programme Enactment Phase change CR-E37, a restriction was applied to Electricity Retail Data Agents (ERDAs) to prevent multiple changes being made to the RMP. Any errors can be rectified once in the lifetime of an RMP, back to the creation of the RMP. This change has been raised to allow ERDAs to make more than one change to Energy Flow to improve data accuracy without requiring a new RMP
Change Plan
Solution analysis and development completed
Completed
Start:
22 Aug 2022Due:
16 Aug 2023Completion:
16 Aug 2023Service Provider impact assessment started
Completed
Start:
16 Aug 2023Due:
18 Aug 2023Completion:
18 Aug 2023Service Provider impact assessment completed
Completed
Start:
18 Aug 2023Due:
25 Sep 2023Completion:
25 Sep 2023Party impact assessment issued
Completed
Start:
25 Sep 2023Due:
19 Oct 2023Completion:
13 Oct 2023Party impact assessment closed
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2023Due:
09 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
09 Nov 2023Due:
08 Dec 2023Completion:
07 Dec 2023Responsible Committee review
Completed
Start:
08 Dec 2023Due:
19 Dec 2023Completion:
19 Dec 2023Consultation issued
Completed
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19 Dec 2023Due:
22 Dec 2023Completion:
22 Dec 2023Consultation closed
Completed
Start:
22 Dec 2023Due:
23 Jan 2024Completion:
23 Jan 2024Final Change Report issued
Completed
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23 Jan 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
08 Feb 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
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09 Feb 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
20 Feb 2024Appeal window closure
Completed
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20 Feb 2024Due:
06 Mar 2024Completion:
06 Mar 2024Status
Implementation Date
12 April 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
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REC Decision Maker
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Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want any metering data issues to be resolved without the need for a new MPAN to be created, so that I am able to reference my current MPAN in any discussions with my Energy Supplier or other Market Participants.
- As an ERDA, I want to be able to correct the Metering Point Energy Flow Data Item more than once, to remove the need for the termination of RMPs and the creation of new RMPs and to facilitate data accuracy. As an impacted Market Participant, I want to ensure good quality underlying data is available to support the transition to MHHS to avoid additional time and effort being spent fixing data quality issues during the migration period.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want data issues associated with the Metering Point Energy Flow to be resolved without the need to create a new RMP, so that my Settlement accuracy and performance is not impacted As an Energy Supplier, I want data issues associated with the Metering Point Energy Flow to be resolved without the need to create a new RMP, so that discussions I have with my customers are not unnecessarily confused by a change in RMP reference.
Proposed Solution Document
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R0062 - Solution Development Report 13.10.2023
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R0062 - Solution Development Report v3.0 06.12.2023
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R0062 Draft Legal text 07.12.2023
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R0062 - Approved Legal Text 20.02.2024
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Problem Statement
To maintain accurate values for Settlement, DNOs must make regular changes to the LLFC Indicator in ERDS. Until June 2023, the meteringPointEnergyFlow has been tied to this Data Item, which has sometimes resulted in changes to the energy direction. For example, going from Import to Export. Where errors have been identified, the DNO needs to be able to correct meteringPointEnergyFlow back to the correct value to ensure data accuracy. The current restriction, to only one change of Energy Direction against an RMP, can be overcome through by terminating the existing RMP and creating a new RMP with the correct Metering Point Energy Flow value. This has a detrimental impact on the Consumer and Settlement. It is inconvenient for the Consumer to be assigned a new MPAN and Settlement relies on an accurate history that will be lost when a new MPAN is assigned.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0062 - Change Proposal Form
R0062 Removal of ERDA meteringPointEnergyFlow change restriction
R0062 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 04.07.2023
R0062 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 04.07.2023
R0062 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 07.12.2023
R0062 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved) 19.12.2023
R0062 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0062 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v2.0 20.02.2024
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
ERDS Service Definition timezone correction
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0060
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented as part of the 7 November 2025 REC Release.
Summary
This change seeks to specify timezones within the ERDS Service Definition. For example: Data received by the ERDA shall be included within the ERDS Total Daily Processing on the basis that all data received prior to 23:00hrs is made available to the SMRA, EES Provider or CSS Provider (as applicable) by 06:00hrs the following Working Day. Data received after 23:00hrs will be made available to the SMRA, EES Provider or CSS Provider (as applicable) by the second Working Day
Change Plan
Change Proposal Plan and Impact Assessment Report Published
Completed
Start:
22 Aug 2022Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
18 Jun 2024Change report and Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
18 Jun 2024Due:
28 Jun 2024Completion:
27 Jun 2024Consultation closed
Completed
Start:
28 Jun 2024Due:
19 Jul 2024Completion:
19 Jul 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
19 Jul 2024Due:
28 Aug 2024Completion:
28 Aug 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
28 Aug 2024Due:
12 Sep 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
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
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Supplier, I want to have confidence that the data in the systems is aligned and accurate.
- As ERDS Provider, I want to be able to provide accurate and appropriately labelled data that can be aligned with data from other systems.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0060 Proposed legal text for decision 15.08.24.zip
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R0060 Proposed legal text 27.06.24
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R0060 Legal Text ERDS Service Definition v1.0 06.06.2024
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R0060 Approved legal text 28.08.24
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Problem Statement
The ERDS Service Definition does not specify the time with a specified time zone. This has led to some instances of MPRS close of day running at 22:00GMT instead of 23:00GMT. A confirmation of time zone is required within the ERDS Service Definition to negate any confusion or delays in flow processing and systems becoming misaligned.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0060 - Change Proposal Form
R0060 Consolidated RFI Responses v1.0 (05.03.2024)
R0060 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) v1.0 18.06.2024
R0060 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 18.06.2024
R0060 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (For Consultation) 27.06.2024
R0060 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 (15.08.24)
R0060 Change Report (Final Recommendation - Approved) v2.0
Company Name
St Clements Services
Review status
Review required
REC Baseline Statement update
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0030
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Update the version number from V1.0 to V1.1 for the CSS External Testing Test Scenarios, to reflect the updated version published as part of C3-0029.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Maintenance of Qualification Schedule Change
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0059
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 clarify, strengthen and simplify a number of requirements within REC Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance.
Change Plan
Solution Development
Completed
Start:
05 Aug 2022Due:
01 Mar 2023Completion:
01 Mar 2023Impact Assessment Start
Completed
Start:
01 Mar 2023Due:
10 Mar 2023Completion:
10 Mar 2023Impact Assessment End
Completed
Start:
10 Mar 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
24 Mar 2023Due:
14 Apr 2023Completion:
14 Apr 2023Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
25 Apr 2023Completion:
25 Apr 2023Consultation Start
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2023Due:
28 Apr 2023Completion:
28 Apr 2023Consultation End
Completed
Start:
28 Apr 2023Due:
22 May 2023Completion:
22 May 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
22 May 2023Due:
16 Jun 2023Completion:
15 Jun 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
16 Jun 2023Due:
27 Jun 2023Completion:
27 Jun 2023Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
27 Jun 2023Due:
11 Jul 2023Completion:
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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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Supplier, DNO, GT, MEM and REC Service User, I want to understand precisely what obligations apply to me under the Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance, so that I can provide the required information to the Code Manager in a timely manner and be compliant.
- As the REC Code Manager, I want REC Parties and REC Service Users to have a clear understanding of the information they need to submit relating to the maintenance of their qualification, so that necessary information can be submitted for review and consideration in the most efficient way.
Proposed Solution Document
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R0059 - Draft legal text for IA v1.0 10.03.2023
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R0059 - Draft legal text for Consultation v1.0 14.04.2023
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R0059 - Draft legal text for FCR v1.0 01.06.2023
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R0059 - Final approved draft legal text v1.0 27.06.2023
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EMAR Link - R0059 - Draft legal text for FCR v1.0 01.06.2023
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Problem Statement
REC Service Users are required to submit Maintenance of Qualification Annual Statements to the Code Manager, the requirements differ depending on the User category. The lack of clear obligations for REC Service Users surrounding the Maintenance of Qualification reporting, set out in Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance results in missing or partially completed submissions. Considerable time is spent by the Code Manager requesting and following up on individual submissions.
Stages Selection
R0059 - Change Proposal Form
R0059 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 07.02.2023
R0059 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 07.02.2023
R0059 - Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 14.04.2023
R0059 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (approved) 25.04.2023
R0059 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 23.05.2023
R0059 - Final Change Report v2.0 (post-vote) 27.06.23
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
CSS External Testing Test Scenarios
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0029
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
This is a minor format change. Change is the addition of a Planned Execution Date column to list of testing scenarios tab. This will enable parties to provide the switching operator with a marked-up version of the spreadsheet with either an execution date populated or confirming that test scenarios is out of scope. This in turn will make it easier to set up the test management tool with the appropriate test scenarios and test execution date for each party.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
GES Portal User Guide Supplementary document amendment
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0027
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The GES Portal User Guide Supplementary Document needs to reviewed to determine if the following changes are required: • Slide 8 – External Users Naming Convention – this has now been replaced with corporate email address • Slide 9 – This refers to users being asked security questions – it appears this has been removed and is replaced with 2 factor authentication • Slide 11 – shows security questions • Slide 48 – it mentions a LSO/MAU can reset a user’s password – this appears to have been removed • The screenshots used are for the old portal and not the new one which went live on 18/07/22 • I am also not seeing any screenshots of the 2-factor authentication process.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
REC Baseline Statement - include document version numbers
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0028
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The REC Baseline Statement is being updated to included the version numbers of all documents.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
GES Portal User Guide Supplementary document
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0027
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The GES Portal User Guide Supplementary document needs to be reviewed: • Slide 8 – External Users Naming Convention – this has now been replaced with corporate email address • Slide 9 – This refers to users being asked security questions – it appears this has been removed and is replaced with 2 factor authentication • Slide 11 – shows security questions • Slide 48 – it mentions a LSO/MAU can reset a user’s password – this appears to have been removed, I cannot find it. Can you confirm if this has been removed? If not where is it? • The screenshots used are for the old portal and not the new one which went live on 18/07/22 • I am also not seeing any screenshots of the 2-factor authentication process.
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Entry Assessment Information Pack update
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0026
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Currently the Entry Assessment Information Pack describes the Initial planning meeting as mandatory, however, this meeting is optional.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Switching Operator Outage Notification Lead time
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0055
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
30/11/2022 - The REC Technical Expert Panel voted to approve R0055 for implementation on 24 February 2023.
Summary
Within the Switching Operator Service Definition, the Central Switching Service (CSS) Provider is required to provide 10 Working Days’ (WDs) notice of planned system outages. However, within the CSS Provider’s processes and the Switching Operator Change Management Process Category 3 document, an 8 WD lead time is set out. This change seeks to address this discrepancy.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
06 Jul 2022Due:
19 Aug 2022Completion:
19 Sep 2022Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
19 Aug 2022Due:
26 Aug 2022Completion:
13 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
26 Aug 2022Due:
14 Oct 2022Completion:
14 Oct 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
14 Oct 2022Due:
14 Oct 2022Completion:
14 Oct 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
14 Oct 2022Due:
18 Nov 2022Completion:
18 Nov 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
18 Nov 2022Due:
30 Nov 2022Completion:
Status
Implementation Date
24 February 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| R0130 | Updates to the Data Access Matrix |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As the CSS Provider, I want the service levels to be consistently defined across relevant REC Products. This will ensure that I am clear on the lead time I need to provide for planned outages and can meet the defined service level.
- As a CSS User, I want to understand how much notice I will get for planned outages of the CSS, so I am able to appropriately plan my activity reliant on this service.
- As a Switching Data Service Provider, I want to understand how much notice I will get for planned outages of the CSS. This will ensure I am able to appropriately plan my Operational Switching Service Changes and associated activities.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0055 - Proposed Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Across REC products there is an inconsistency in the defined lead time for the CSS Provider to provide notification of scheduled maintenance and system outages. This may result in uncertainty for Switching Data Service Providers around when they should submit an Operational Switching Service Change. This is to ensure there is sufficient lead time for any change to be included within a planned maintenance release, and for CSS Users planning their operational activity around CSS availability.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0055 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0055 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0055 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0055 - Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) v1.0
R0055 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
DCC
Review status
Review required