EES Access for Virtual Lead Parties

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0054
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/04/2023 - The Data Access Matrix changes went live on 04 November 2022, the technical changes to EES were implemented alongside R0022 on 03 April 2023.
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to allow Virtual Lead Parties (VLP) access to the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES), to allow them to efficiently register their customers for balancing services under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC).
Proposer
Ann Perry
Change Plan

Service Provider Impact Assessment

Completed

Start:

17 Jun 2022

Due:

22 Jul 2022

Completion:

22 Aug 2022

Preliminary Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

22 Jul 2022

Due:

02 Sep 2022

Completion:

02 Sep 2022

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

02 Sep 2022

Due:

02 Sep 2022

Completion:

02 Sep 2022

Consultation Complete

Completed

Start:

02 Sep 2022

Due:

16 Sep 2022

Completion:

16 Sep 2022

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

16 Sep 2022

Due:

14 Oct 2022

Completion:

14 Oct 2022

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

14 Oct 2022

Due:

26 Oct 2022

Completion:

26 Oct 2022
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 01.04.2023_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0100 Update to Error Handling Documents
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As an Energy Consumer, I want my VLP to have access to the data needed to correctly register me in a timely manner, so there aren’t delays in the delivery of my service.
  2. As a VLP, I want to have access to all the data I need to register my customers so I can deliver the service they have requested, without delay.
  3. As a VLP, I want to be able to use the EES to find the MPAN of a customer using their address information, to enable me to reliably gather this data to without delay or further engagement with my customer.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0054 - Draft DAM Change
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Document title
R0054 - Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
VLPs are required to provide their customer’s MPAN as part of the registration process, as per the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). VLPs do not currently have access to the EES to enable an MPAN search and they have no reliable means to acquire the MPAN, other than asking their customer to provide it. This could potentially lead to delays in the registration process and may result in an increased risk of inaccurate data, detrimentally impacting the service VLPs are able to provide to their customers.
R0054 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0054 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0054 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0054 - Non-Confidential Consultation Responses
R0054 - Final Change Report v2.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

GES Service Definition Document

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0052
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
30/11/2022 - The REC Technical Expert Panel voted to APPROVE R0052 for implementation on 24 February 2023.
Summary
The frequency of certain reports detailed in the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Definition document are not consistent with the frequencies set out during the development of REC v3.0 and consulted on with industry stakeholders. This change seeks to align the reporting defined within the Service Definition with the originally intended timetable.
Proposer
Cristina Bermudez Alvarez
Change Plan

Party Impact Assessment

Completed

Start:

13 Jun 2022

Due:

09 Sep 2022

Completion:

23 Sep 2022

Preliminary Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

09 Sep 2022

Due:

21 Oct 2022

Completion:

21 Oct 2022

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

21 Oct 2022

Due:

21 Oct 2022

Completion:

21 Oct 2022

Final Change Report Issued

In Progress

Start:

21 Oct 2022

Due:

18 Nov 2022

Completion:

Responsible Committee Decision

Not Started

Start:

18 Nov 2022

Due:

30 Nov 2022

Completion:

Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 24.02.2023_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0130 Updates to the Data Access Matrix
  • Schedule 12 - Data Access
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Meter Asset Provider (MAP), I want it to be clear how and when I will receive reports relating to my portfolio, to ensure that I have the data required to operate efficiently.
  2. As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I want it to be clear how and when I will receive reports relating to my portfolio, to ensure that I have the data required to operate efficiently.
  3. As the GES Service Provider, I want to have clearly and correctly defined requirements and responsibilities, to enable me to efficiently carry out my function as a REC Service Provider.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0052 - Redlined Gas Enquiry Service Definition Document
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Document title
R0052 - EMAR Change Sets
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Problem Statement
The Frequency of reports set out in the Gas Enquiry Service Definition document does not currently reflect the expected frequency for the ‘Supplier Registration report (MEM)’, ‘Portfolio Data (MEM)’ and ‘Portfolio Data (MAP)’ reports. The Gas Enquiry Service Definition needs to be amended to ensure that Meter Equipment Managers (MEMs) and Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) receive reports in the correct timeframe.
R0052 - Proposed legal text submitted with CP
R0052 - Change Proposal Form v1.0
R0052 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0052 - Initial Assessment Report v1.1 (Approved)
R0052 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0052 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0052 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

GES Portal User Guide Supplementary Document

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0025
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Under REC V3.0 Xoserve will become a REC Service Provider. To support REC Parties with the Xoserve GES Portal, Xoserve have created a GES User Guide which is included in C3-0020 and already incorporated into the REC Baseline Statement. However, upon creating the User Guide it has been identified a further GES Supporting Document is required (GES Portal Supplementary Document). This will sit alongside the GES User Guide and be classified as a Category 3 document. This Change Proposal, proposes this document will become a Category 3 document, be included in the REC Baseline Statement and will be subject to the Category 3 change process post implementation.
Proposer
fiona.murray
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required

Governance of Data under the REC (Alternative)

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0046A
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Proposer
Brian O�Shea
Change Plan

REC Party Impact Assessment Issued

Completed

Start:

26 May 2022

Due:

10 Jun 2022

Completion:

10 Jun 2022

Present Revised Change Proposal Plan to the REC Change Panel

Completed

Start:

10 Jun 2022

Due:

21 Jun 2022

Completion:

21 Jun 2022

Deadline for Alternative Change Proposal Plan

Completed

Start:

21 Jun 2022

Due:

08 Jul 2022

Completion:

08 Jul 2022

Preliminary Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

08 Jul 2022

Due:

08 Jul 2022

Completion:

08 Jul 2022

Consultation Period Start

Completed

Start:

08 Jul 2022

Due:

08 Jul 2022

Completion:

08 Jul 2022

Consultation Period End

Completed

Start:

08 Jul 2022

Due:

15 Jul 2022

Completion:

15 Jul 2022

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

15 Jul 2022

Due:

21 Jul 2022

Completion:

21 Jul 2022

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

21 Jul 2022

Due:

26 Jul 2022

Completion:

26 Jul 2022

Authority Determination

Completed

Start:

26 Jul 2022

Due:

02 Aug 2022

Completion:

01 Aug 2022
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 03.08.2022_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Consumer, I want to have the confidence that my data is being handled compliantly in accordance with the UK GDPR.
  2. As a REC Party, I want to achieve compliance and have clarification on my obligations in the context of REC Services.
  3. As a REC Party/Service User, I want to understand the reporting obligations I need to meet if the event of a Personal Data Breach relating to REC Data, to ensure that RECCo Board is made aware. As a REC Party/Service User, I need to understand that I will still need to independently assess and document my respective data protection roles under the REC. As a REC Party/Service User, I need to understand the roles and responsibilities of a Data Controller and/or Data Processor to be able to carry out my obligations under the REC.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0046A - Updated legal text (Post-Consultation)
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Problem Statement
The current data protection and governance provisions in the REC are not fit for purpose, having the potential for ambiguity. Changes have been identified, following a legal review, which will provide more clarity for REC Parties who are Data Controllers and/or Data Processors, and to enable RECCo to maintain a comprehensive approach to the governance of data under the REC.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
R0046A - Change Proposal Form
R0046A - Draft legal text submitted with the CP (May 2022)
R0046A - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Change Proposal Plan v4.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0046A Ofgem Decision letter
R0046 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0046A - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Draft legal text (Post-Party IA)
R0046A - Final Change Report V2.0
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required

Intellectual Property Rights and Services Data Main Body changes

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0049
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
The Central Registration Services (CRS) intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions in the Code were drafted before designation of v1.0 of the Code and primarily seek to deal with the CRS Services IPR as if it were IPR developed and owned by the CRS Provider or its contractors. In reality, much of the solution is built upon third party-owned software or platforms/services that are available to the market. Notwithstanding certain concessions were drafted in Clause 13.5 of the Code at designation, the scope of CRS Service IPR refers to some now obsolete terms and concepts and ought to be amended to clarify what the CRS Provider actually owns or is responsible for, to alleviate the existing ambiguity. Potential to amend Clause 13 of the Code as proposed in the attached mark-up, with consequential amendments to the associated definitions in Schedule 1 (Interpretation and Definitions). The definition “User” should be deleted from the Code and the defined terms “CSS User” or “REC Service User” (as applicable) used in substitution.
Proposer
Cordelia Grey
Change Plan

Party Impact Assessment Published

Completed

Start:

20 May 2022

Due:

04 Jul 2024

Completion:

04 Jul 2024

Preliminary Change Report & Consultation Published

Completed

Start:

04 Jul 2024

Due:

08 Aug 2024

Completion:

08 Aug 2024

Consultation Closes

Completed

Start:

08 Aug 2024

Due:

30 Aug 2024

Completion:

30 Aug 2024

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

30 Aug 2024

Due:

10 Sep 2024

Completion:

10 Sep 2024

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

10 Sep 2024

Due:

17 Sep 2024

Completion:

17 Sep 2024

Appeal Window Closure

Not Started

Start:

17 Sep 2024

Due:

01 Oct 2024

Completion:

Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 08.11.2024_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0105 Review of ONAGE SLAs
  • Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. N/A – No tangible Consumer impact identified.
  2. As a REC Participant (Service Provider/User), I want the Code to clearly stipulate IPR requirements, so that CRS provisions and arrangements are readily identifiable.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0049-Draft REC Main Body Changes V1.0 04.07.24
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Problem Statement
There is uncertainty as to the scope of the various classes of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) covered in Clause 13 of the REC Main Body (including the extent to which any IPR may exist in certain data, and the use of obsolete terms and concepts). As a result, there is a risk that the relevant industry stakeholders referred to in Clause 13 are unable to grant the licences and indemnities as described in that Clause. The current wording of Clause 5.3 of the REC Main Body requires amendments to ensure it correctly reflects the relationship between CRS Provider and RECCo, the services being provided and the entitlement to input VAT as a recipient of the CRS.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0049 - Change Proposal Form
R0049 - Main Body amendments proposed by DCC
R0049 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V1.0 03.07.24
R0049 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0 03.07.24
R0049 - Consolidated IA Responses V1.0 08.08.24
R0049 Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 08.08.24
R0049 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 02.09.24
R0049 Final Change Report (Approved) V2.0 17.09.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Metering Code of Practice Consolidation Review

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0047
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/04/2023 - Change Proposal implemented on 01 April 2023
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to consolidate the current Metering Codes of Practice into a single set of arrangements that are simplified, proportionate and relevant, which can be monitored via a single audit scheme.
Proposer
Aiyesha Andrade
Change Plan

Analysis and Solution Development

Completed

Start:

20 May 2022

Due:

28 Jul 2022

Completion:

28 Jul 2022

Impact Assessment Issued

Completed

Start:

28 Jul 2022

Due:

29 Jul 2022

Completion:

29 Jul 2022

Responsible Committee Review

Completed

Start:

02 Sep 2022

Due:

13 Sep 2022

Completion:

13 Sep 2022

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

13 Sep 2022

Due:

16 Sep 2022

Completion:

16 Sep 2022

Consultation Complete

Completed

Start:

16 Sep 2022

Due:

10 Oct 2022

Completion:

10 Oct 2022

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

10 Oct 2022

Due:

04 Nov 2022

Completion:

04 Nov 2022

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

04 Nov 2022

Due:

15 Nov 2022

Completion:

15 Nov 2022

Preliminary Change Report publication

Completed

Start:

29 Jul 2022

Due:

02 Sep 2022

Completion:

02 Sep 2022
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 01.04.2023_live
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
  1. As a DNO, MEM, AMI or MI, I want all CoP obligations to be clear and transparent, to ensure all obligations placed upon my organisation and operatives are understood and can be met in the most efficient way. As a MEM, AMI or MI, I want metering accreditation and audit activity to be streamlined and duplication removed, so that efficiency is increased, and unnecessary costs reduced.
  2. As RECCo, I want the metering scheme accreditation and audit arrangements to be managed and delivered in a cost efficient, effective and consistent approach, to ensure the arrangements deliver against the RECCo strategic aims.
  3. As an Energy Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with all relevant CoP to ensure the safety of my Consumers.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0047 Final Legal Text (Post Consultation)
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Document title
CoMCoP revisions (Post Consultation)
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Document title
CoMCoP Full v1.1 - Extended Clauses (04.10.22)
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Document title
Supporting information for Consultation (Extended obligations)
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Document title
Proposed Legal Text for Consultation (Redlined and Clean versions)
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Document title
RECCo Review - working documents
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Document title
Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Solution (Excel)
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Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Legal Text (Word)
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Problem Statement
The current metering arrangements, with separate Metering Codes of Practice, contains duplication and inefficiencies. There are currently four different auditors that undertake accreditation and audit activities across the different schemes. This could mean that a REC Party may require multiple separate accreditations and site audits, resulting in unnecessary operational impacts and costs.
R0047 - Change Proposal Form
R0047 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0047 - Preliminary Change Report v2.1 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0047 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required

Changes to SDEP Messages and Schedule numbering for REC V3.0

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0045
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Proposer
Jon Hawkins
Change Plan

Preliminary Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

05 May 2022

Due:

27 May 2022

Completion:

27 May 2022

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

27 May 2022

Due:

27 May 2022

Completion:

27 May 2022

Consultation closure

Completed

Start:

27 May 2022

Due:

14 Jun 2022

Completion:

14 Jun 2022

Final Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

14 Jun 2022

Due:

22 Jun 2022

Completion:

22 Jun 2022

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

22 Jun 2022

Due:

29 Jun 2022

Completion:

29 Jun 2022
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 18.07.2022_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Consumer, I want my Energy Supplier to resolve any Switching or billing issues in a timely manner without unnecessary delays, so that I can receive accurate and timely bills from my chosen Energy Supplier.
  2. As an SDEP User, I want to understand any changes to SDEP messages I need to send and receive that may impact my business, so I can engage in the process and plan any required changes to my processes.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0045 - Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
The Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) will be updated at CSS Go-Live Date to reflect the new processes being introduced as part of REC V3.0. The SDEP messages and Data Items in the Energy Market Architecture Repository (EMAR) do not currently reflect these new processes. SDEP users require the Data Specification to accurately reflect the messages and Data Items to enable them to meet their obligations.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
Changes to SDEP Messages.docx
R0045 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0045 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0045 - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0045 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0045 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0045 - Final Change Report v2.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

MHHS Programme Changes required to Central Switching Service

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0044
Change Category
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
22/09/25 - This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the MHHS M8 22 September 2025 REC Release.
Summary
This change has been raised by the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme to implement the necessary Retail Energy Code (REC) changes in relation to a new Data Communications Company User Role for the Meter Data Retrieval service (MDR). The new role required by the MHHS Target Operating Model will be established by the Smart Energy Code Modification Proposal, SEC MP162. This REC change will provide the new system interfaces required for sharing the MDR’s Registration Data.
Proposer
Jason Brogden
Change Plan

Analysis and Requirements Gathering started

Completed

Start:

29 Apr 2022

Due:

05 May 2022

Completion:

05 May 2022

Present Updated Change Proposal Plan to REC Change Panel

Completed

Start:

05 May 2022

Due:

21 Jun 2022

Completion:

21 Jun 2022

Service Provider Impact Assessment initiated

Completed

Start:

21 Jun 2022

Due:

11 Jul 2022

Completion:

05 Jul 2022

Service Provider Impact Assessment completed

Completed

Start:

11 Jul 2022

Due:

15 Aug 2022

Completion:

10 Aug 2022

Present extended Change Proposal Plan to Change Panel

Completed

Start:

15 Aug 2022

Due:

06 Sep 2022

Completion:

06 Sep 2022

Requirement refinement and validation of Detailed Impact Assessment

Completed

Start:

06 Sep 2022

Due:

27 Sep 2022

Completion:

27 Sep 2022

Provide extended Change Proposal Plan to Change Panel

Completed

Start:

28 Oct 2022

Due:

31 Oct 2022

Completion:

25 Oct 2022

Preliminary Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

27 Sep 2022

Due:

28 Oct 2022

Completion:

27 Oct 2022

Responsible Committee Review of the Preliminary Change Report

Completed

Start:

31 Oct 2022

Due:

01 Nov 2022

Completion:

01 Nov 2022

Consultation started

Completed

Start:

01 Nov 2022

Due:

04 Nov 2022

Completion:

03 Nov 2022

Consultation ended

Completed

Start:

04 Nov 2022

Due:

25 Nov 2022

Completion:

25 Nov 2022

Final Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

25 Nov 2022

Due:

09 Dec 2022

Completion:

09 Dec 2022

Responsible Committee ex-committee decision

Completed

Start:

09 Dec 2022

Due:

13 Dec 2022

Completion:

13 Dec 2022

Authority Determination

Completed

Start:

13 Dec 2022

Due:

02 Feb 2023

Completion:

02 Feb 2023
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version _live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
Harriet Truss
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As the SMDSP, I want to be able to validate that an SMDR is registered so that I can provide them with access to the Metering Points to which they are registered.
  2. As a SMDR, I want to be able to access the Metering Points I am registered to so that I can collect settlement data from those meters
  3. As the CSS Provider, I want the CSS to be able to receive notifications from the Registration Service on the appointment/de-appointment of an SMDR so that I can send the appointment data to the SMDSP. As the CSS Provider, I want the CSS to be able to provide SMDR appointment data to the SMDSP.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0044 - Draft Legal Text
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Document title
R0044 Final Legal Text (Post Consultation)
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Document title
Consultation page
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Document title
Link to EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
The MHHS Target Operating Model requires that the appointment data of the Smart Meter Data Retriever (SMDR) is available to the Smart Meter Data Service Provider (SMDSP), so that the SMDSP can provide SMDRs with access to the Smart Meters at Metering Points they are registered to. Currently the new SMDR role and appointment data do not exist in, nor can they be made available from, CSS as this is a new industry operating model.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0044 - Change Proposal form v1.0
MHHSP-BP003A-CSSandDCC Update - v3.0
R0044 Change Proposal Plan v5.0 (Approved)
R0044 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0044 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0044 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0044 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
R0044 - Ofgem Decision
Company Name
MHHS Programme
Review status
Review required

Commissioning of Works by the Crowded Meter Room Coordinator (CMRC) to Resolve Issues In Crowded Meter Rooms

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0043
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
This Change Proposal is to introduce new processes which will allow a Crowded Meter Room Co-ordinator (CMRC) to contract with a REC accredited Metering Equipment Manager (MEM) to act on behalf of the CMRC, so that they may resolve issues in a Crowded Meter Room (CMR) on behalf of all Registered Suppliers within that meter room. The MEMs undertaking this work on behalf of the CMRC will be referred to as the Crowded Meter Room MEM (CMRM).
Proposer
David Jones
Change Plan

Sandbox Decision

Completed

Start:

22 Apr 2022

Due:

29 Nov 2022

Completion:

29 Nov 2022

Sandbox Trial Commences

In Progress

Start:

29 Nov 2022

Due:

01 Feb 2023

Completion:

Impact Assessment Window

Completed

Start:

06 Jun 2023

Due:

09 Jun 2023

Completion:

09 Jun 2023

Present Extended Plan to Responsible Committee

Completed

Start:

01 Feb 2023

Due:

06 Jun 2023

Completion:

06 Jun 2023

Preliminary Change Report Published

Completed

Start:

09 Jun 2023

Due:

04 Aug 2023

Completion:

02 Aug 2023

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

04 Aug 2023

Due:

18 Aug 2023

Completion:

18 Aug 2023

Final Change Report Published

Completed

Start:

18 Aug 2023

Due:

08 Dec 2023

Completion:

10 Nov 2023

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

08 Dec 2023

Due:

19 Dec 2023

Completion:

19 Dec 2023
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 28.06.2024_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Consumer I want to be able to have a working Smart Meter that can communicate with my Energy Supplier so that I can receive the benefits of smart metering
  2. As a property owner I want to be able to have Smart Meters installed in my properties where there are currently issues with meter room space or other technical constraints preventing installation so that my tenants can access the benefits of having a Smart Meter. As a property owner I want a co-ordinated and managed process for resolving crowded meter room issues so that I am not contacted by or dealing with multiple Suppliers or metering agents for a single property.
  3. As an Energy Supplier, I need to be able to send and receive data, from the CMRC related to interference, faults, or damage to my equipment so that I can fulfil my obligations. As an Energy Supplier I need a coordinated approach to resolving the crowded meter room to enable me to meet my regulatory obligations related to Smart Meter installations and Communications. As an Energy Supplier, I want to know of CMR works being carried out so that I am informed of relevant updates regarding RMPs that I supply. In addition, I wish to be informed if the CMRM identifies any metering issues during their initial assessment or rectification works
  4. As a Distribution Network Operator, I need to be able to send and receive data, from the CMRC related to danger, interference, or damage to my equipment so that I can fulfil my obligations.
  5. As a MEM I need a co-ordinated approach to resolving the CMR issues, to enable me to install working Smart Meters on site.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0043 - Solution Overview (10.11.2023)
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R0043 Legal Text (10.11.2023)
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R0043 Data Specification (22.03.2024)
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Problem Statement
For many Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU), Alt HAN Co equipment is required. This needs to be installed near to the electricity Smart Meter, connected to the tails of that Smart Meter, and requires at least one further device in the Consumer premises. However, the installation of HAN equipment can be inhibited by Crowded Meter Room (CMR) for the installation of alternative HAN and smart equipment. The objective of the CMR work is to leave a meter room ready for Energy Suppliers to proceed with their installations to meet their smart metering rollout obligations. Without the ability to install the alternative HAN wired bridge device in a CMR, Energy Suppliers will ultimately be unable to establish a HAN with the associated premises in the MDU
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
DCP400 Crowded Meter Room Data Flows.pptx
DCP 400 Introduction to CMR.pptx
R0043 - Change Proposal Plan v5.0 (Approved)
R0043 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
Alt HAN Co - Target Operating Model
R0043 FAQs v1.1 (08.11.2023)
Crowded Meter Room Pilot overview 14.07.2023
Non Confidential Consolidated Party Impact Assessment Responses
Preliminary Change Report (Approved) 15.08.2023
Crowded Meter Room Webinar 10.08.2023
R0043 - Non Confidential Consultation Response
R0043 Authority Decision
R0043 Final Change Report V2.1 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

REC Charging Statement for financial year 2022/23

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0024
Urgent
No
Latest Update
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Summary
Charges have been updated to reflect the charges of the new financial year
Proposer
Fiona Murray
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required