Extensive Housekeeping Amendments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0036
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Legal review of draft legal text
Completed
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
19 Aug 2022Completion:
19 Aug 2022Creation of legal text in the EMAR
Completed
Start:
19 Aug 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Deadline for alternative change proposal submission
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Consultation Start
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Consultation Ends
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
26 Sep 2022Completion:
26 Sep 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
26 Sep 2022Due:
07 Oct 2022Completion:
07 Oct 2022Appeal window closure
Not Started
Start:
18 Oct 2022Due:
01 Nov 2022Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
07 Oct 2022Due:
18 Oct 2022Completion:
18 Oct 2022Status
Implementation Date
04 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
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| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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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
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R0036 - proposed changes v2.0
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Variants ONJOB Flows - Market Participant Mandatory v1.0
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EMAR Link 1
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EMAR Link 2
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Problem Statement
REC Parties and Service Providers rely on the REC to provide a consistent baseline to ensure the industry operates effectively and to give certainty to Parties obligations. There are currently inconsistencies between the drafting of the REC, and the processes operated by REC Parties and Service Providers. This could cause issues in the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0036 - proposed changes v1.0
R0036 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0036 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0036 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0036 - Consolidated consultation responses
Re-Baselined Change Proposal Plan for R0036
R0036 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0036 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Baseline Statement update as part of R0034
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0018
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Change Proposal R0034 seeks to give effect to the Market Stabilisation Charge through the introduction a new Market Stabilisation Charge Schedule, to allow for the effective discharge of the new licence obligation to place obligations on RECCo and Energy Suppliers. Consequently, a new definition for the MSC will need to be added to the Interpretations and Definitions Schedule, and the introduction of a new REC Schedule will require an update to the REC Baseline Statement. This Category 3 CP has been raised to progress the updates to the REC Baseline statement - implementation of the changes will be progressed and managed as part of the Release Plan and activity for R0034
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Market Stabilisation Charge – Administration
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0035
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment initiated
Completed
Start:
22 Feb 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Party Impact Assessment completed
Completed
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
06 May 2022Completion:
06 May 2022Issued to Responsible Committee for review (ex-Committee)
Completed
Start:
06 May 2022Due:
10 May 2022Completion:
10 May 2022Consultation initiated
Completed
Start:
10 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Consultation completed
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
01 Jun 2022Completion:
01 Jun 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
01 Jun 2022Due:
10 Jun 2022Completion:
10 Jun 2022Responsible Committee Decision (ex-Committee)
Completed
Start:
10 Jun 2022Due:
14 Jun 2022Completion:
14 Jun 2022Authority Determination
Completed
Start:
14 Jun 2022Due:
24 Jun 2022Completion:
27 Jun 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Domestic Consumer, I want to be able to choose my Energy Supplier and a tariff from a range of competitive options, so that I can take advantage of cheaper deals as they become available.
- As the Authority, I want the necessary changes made to the Retail Energy Code to introduce the MSC obligations, so that the new MSC licence obligations on Energy Suppliers can be effectively discharged by RECCo.
- 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 my invoices/credit notes, so that I can plan to review my invoices/credit notes prior to the receipt of monies owed or payments I make to RECCo or at an appropriate time for my organisation. As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how I could dispute an invoice which I do not believe is accurate, so that I am able to raise a dispute/challenge compliantly
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text (tracked changes)
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Document title
EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
Following the publication of Ofgem’s decision on potential short-term interventions to address risks to consumers from market volatility, the Market Stabilisation Charge will be introduced via the modified Standard Licence Condition 24A and introduced into the REC by Change Proposal R0034. A change is needed to the REC to set out the charging and payment mechanism, and to introduce the necessary governance arrangements to allow these MSC payments to be administered by RECCo.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0035 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
Ofgem Decision document - Short Term Interventions
MSC calculation guidance
Gas SLC Modified Decision Notice
Elec SLC Modified Decision Notice
R0035 - High level Solution Overview v1.0
R0035 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0035 - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0035 - Consolidated IA responses v1.0
R0035 - Proposed Solution v2.0
R0035 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0035 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0035 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Authority Decision for R0035
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Market Stabilisation Charge
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0034
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
21 Feb 2022Due:
04 Mar 2022Completion:
04 Mar 2022Consultation issued (5 WD)
Completed
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
04 Mar 2022Completion:
04 Mar 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
18 Mar 2022Completion:
18 Mar 2022Responsible Committee decision (ex-Committee)
Completed
Start:
18 Mar 2022Due:
23 Mar 2022Completion:
23 Mar 2022Authority determination
Completed
Start:
23 Mar 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
14 April 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As the Authority, I want the necessary changes made to the Retail Energy Code to introduce the MSC obligations, so that the new MSC licence obligations on Energy Suppliers can be effectively discharged by RECCo.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text
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Document title
EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
Following the publication of Ofgem’s decision on potential short-term interventions to address risks to consumers from market volatility, the Market Stabilisation Charge will be introduced via the modified Standard Licence Condition 24A. A change is needed to the REC to give effect to the Market Stabilisation Charge from 14 April 2022.
Stages Selection
Ofgem Decision Document - Short Term Interventions
R0034 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0034 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0034 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0034 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0034 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0034 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Authority Decision for R0034 - Market Stabilisation Charge
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Micro-business Smart Meter Installation Reports
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0033
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Legal text drafting initiated
Completed
Start:
07 Feb 2022Due:
02 May 2022Completion:
02 May 2022Legal text drafting completed
Completed
Start:
02 May 2022Due:
16 May 2022Completion:
16 May 2022Service Provider IA completed
Completed
Start:
16 May 2022Due:
14 Jun 2022Completion:
14 Jun 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
14 Jun 2022Due:
01 Jul 2022Completion:
01 Jul 2022Consultation completed
Completed
Start:
01 Jul 2022Due:
22 Jul 2022Completion:
22 Jul 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
22 Jul 2022Due:
05 Aug 2022Completion:
05 Aug 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
05 Aug 2022Due:
16 Aug 2022Completion:
16 Aug 2022Status
Implementation Date
04 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Micro-Business Consumer, I want my Energy Supplier to complete my Smart Meter installation in line with, or above, the standards of service provided by other Energy Suppliers, so that the installation of the Smart Meter has minimal disruption to my business.
- As an Energy Supplier to Micro-Business Consumers, I want access to Consumer feedback from across the industry, to enable me to assess my performance relative to other Micro-Business Energy Suppliers and identify areas of under or over performance, enabling me to take appropriate actions to increase or maintain my performance.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Proposed Draft Legal Text
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Document title
Final Change Report (Approved)
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Problem Statement
Energy Suppliers do not currently have the ability to assess their Micro-Business Smart Meter installation performance relative to other Energy Suppliers through Consumer Survey Reports, therefore may not take any appropriate action to address any areas of underperformance or respond to trends in Consumer feedback, wider than their own Consumer base. This could affect the Smart Meter installation service received by Micro-Business Consumers.
Stages Selection
Micro Business Customer Survey Report Q2 2021
R0033 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0033 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0033 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0033 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0033 -. Final Change Report (Post Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
New Registration data items and processes to support the transition to Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0032
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 seeks to deliver a recommendation from the Market-Wide Half Hourly Settlement Programme’s (MHHSP’s) Code Change and Development Group (CCDG), to introduce Registration Service Data Items that will be needed for MHHS, into the existing Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) systems, before MHHS migration commences in October 2024.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
03 Feb 2022Due:
09 May 2022Completion:
09 May 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
09 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
29 Jun 2022Due:
29 Jul 2022Completion:
29 Jul 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
29 Jul 2022Due:
05 Aug 2022Completion:
05 Aug 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
05 Aug 2022Due:
08 Nov 2022Completion:
08 Nov 2022Additional Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
29 Jun 2022Completion:
29 Jun 2022Responsible Committee Decision (Deferred from 20/09/22)
Completed
Start:
08 Nov 2022Due:
15 Nov 2022Completion:
15 Nov 2022Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an impacted Market Participant, I want to ensure good quality underlying data is available to support the transition to HH Settlements to avoid additional time and effort being spent fixing data quality issues during the migration period.
- As the MHHS Programme, I want Registration Data Items to be available ahead of the MHHS migration to enable data cleanse activity to be completed to address data quality issues.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0032 Final Solution Documents
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Problem Statement
There are Registration Service Data Items that are critical to the MHHS rules and processes. The MHHS Programme is concerned that starting migration in October 2024 with poor underlying data quality would lead to avoidable time and effort being spent fixing issues during the 12-month migration period. To facilitate MHHS Programme data cleanse activity, prior to the transition to Half Hourly Settlement, Registration Service Data Items need to be introduced into the existing Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) system and displayed in EES.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
CCDG_Transition_Consultation_v1.0-1.pdf
Proposed D0312 data flow with new data items.pdf (03.02.2022)
R0032 - CP form (Downloadable version)
R0032 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0032 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0032 Consolidated First Impact Assessment Responses
R0032 Consolidated Second Impact Assessment Responses
R0032 - Preliminary Change Report V1.0 (Approved)
R0032 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0032 - Final Change Report v3.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Altering the Trigger Points for CT Commissioning
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0031
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
01 Feb 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Consultation Period End
Completed
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
04 May 2022Completion:
04 May 2022Final Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
04 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
10 Aug 2022Completion:
10 Aug 2022Status
Implementation Date
04 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As the DNO, I only want to send the commissioning information using the D0383 (MM00370) when I am made aware that the site has now been energised by the Registered Supplier’s MEM for a CT Pre-commissioned meter, so that I can meet my regulatory obligations under the BSC
- As a MEM I want to receive the information from the DNO in a timely manner to ensure my records are accurate and up to date, and that I can provide the Registered Supplier with information to ensure the metering point is accurately settled.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0031 Proposed Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
The Balancing & Settlement Code Procedure (BSCP) 515 and the Retail Energy Code (REC) Metering Operations Schedule set out the obligations and timescales imposed on the DNO to send commissioning information to the MEM (using the D0383 (MM00370) data flow), where the DNO has installed metering equipment, with Measurement Transformers. When the DNO installs Low Voltage Current Transformer (LV CT) metering units, that have been pre-commissioned off-site, the commissioning of the units is done before installation and separately to the Energisation of the Supply. When the Energisation status change is the responsibility of the Registered Supplier and is requested of the MEM using the D0134 data flow, notification of the change in energisation status is then sent to the Registered Supplier and the DNO by the MEM, using the D0139 (MM00036) For an LV fused supply, the DNO may not be aware of who the MEM is to send the commissioning information to via a D0383 (MM00370) until a D0139 (MM00036) is received. This is often the point at which the DNO first becomes aware that a fused supply is now Energised. This may be several days/weeks/months after DNO commissioning, and it is proving difficult for the DNO to meet their BSC obligations.
Stages Selection
R0031 - CP form (Downloadable version)
R0031 - PCR Altering the Trigger Point for CT Commissioning
R0031 - Final Change Report (Post Vote - Approved)
R0031 - IAR Altering the Trigger Point for CT Commissioning V1.0 (Approved)
R0031 - CPP Altering the Trigger Point for CT Commissioning v1.0 (Approved)
R0031 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Energy Theft User Guide
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0018
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The reason for this change is to align the User Guide with R0020 – ETTOS report dissemination being implemented as part of the January REC release. The only change that has been made is to clarify the new process with this additional line on slide 10: “Energy Theft tip offs reports will be emailed directly to your chosen email address rather than via the current web portal as of 31 January 2022.”
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
New documents in REC Baseline Statement
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0017
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
R0012 will be implemented on 31 January 2022, and introduces two new documents into the REC data specification. These documents must be reflected in the REC baseline statement when they are implemented in the REC.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Erroneous Transfer Cancellations
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0030
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
Erroneous Switches (ESs) are currently being cancelled without a defined process or full audit trail. This Change Proposal seeks to introduce a defined process for Energy Suppliers to be able to cancel an ES in specific scenarios.
Change Plan
Solution Development
Completed
Start:
13 Jan 2022Due:
22 Apr 2022Completion:
22 Apr 2022Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
22 Apr 2022Due:
06 May 2022Completion:
06 May 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
06 May 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
19 Jul 2022Completion:
19 Jul 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
19 Jul 2022Due:
05 Aug 2022Completion:
05 Aug 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
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 Consumer I want to receive my bills when expected, from the Supplier of my choice without delays caused by being switched incorrectly and not being resolved in a timely manner. As a Consumer, in the event that my Supplier has exited the market and my supply cannot be returned to my original Supplier, I want the Gaining ET Supplier to have the ability to terminate any ET process that has already been initiated so that I am able to choose my preferred Supplier and switch without delay or penalty.
- As a Consumer, if Energy Suppliers need to share my data to resolve a switching issue, I want Suppliers to share my personal data securely so that my data is protected.
- As an Energy Supplier, where appropriate, I need to be able to cancel an ET effectively and efficiently, so that I can bill my Consumers accurately and timely. As an Energy Supplier, where appropriate, I need to be able to cancel an ET so that I supply Consumers with whom I have a valid contract.
- As The Code Manager I need to be able to identify when an ET has been cancelled so that I have a clear audit trail and can monitor performance effectively.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0030 Pre Consultation Solution Documents
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R0030 - Final Solution Documents
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Document title
R0030 - EMAR Change Set (Final)
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Problem Statement
Erroneous Transfers are being cancelled by Suppliers, which is currently not permitted under the REC. There is no consistent defined process or audit trail. In the event of a Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) being appointed, or on a Change of Occupier at a premise, the Gaining Supplier currently has no way to formally cancel an ET after it has been initiated. This can cause Switching and/or Billing delays for Consumers whilst Energy Suppliers attempt to resolve an outstanding or open ET. For Energy Suppliers this can mean they are supplying Consumers with whom they have no Valid Contract, resulting in additional Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP) Payments and increased Consumer dissatisfaction. The Performance Assurance Board (PAB) has no way to identify the difference between the process legitimately closing without resolution, and an Energy Supplier not meeting their obligations in the code to properly resolve an ET. As a result, the PAB are unable to differentiate the performance of Energy Suppliers between those that are closed down legitimately or those being closed inappropriately.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
Erroneous Transfer Cancellations - Change Proposal Form
R0030 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0030 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0030 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0030 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
Non Confidential Consultation Responses
R0030 Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
Scottish Power
Review status
Review required