Changes to REC Baseline Statement
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0007
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Change Proposal R0002 was approved by the Change Panel on 5th October 2021, and amended the categorisation of the Market Message Catalogue, Data Item Catalogue, Data Access Matrix and Standards Definition from Category 3 to Category 2. The recently developed change process for Gas Meter Product Tables has also established that these changes should be approved by the Metering Expert Panel, and not the Technical Expert Panel. This change makes the necessary changes to the REC Baseline Statement to reflect these.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Guidance on Metering Points
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0006
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The MRA Schedule 8, Guidance on Metering Points, has been included in the MRA Transition Schedule (Appendix 1). This REC Schedule will be removed from the Code at CSS Go-Live Date, as part of the Switching Programme Significant Code Review. The ‘Guidance on Metering Points’ is recognised as a valuable set of principles and guidance, that would no longer be available in any REC products after CSS go-live unless action is taken to address this. The Metering Expert Panel (MEP) approved the introduction of a new Category 3 product as the mechanism to retain the guidance. The MEP agreed it was appropriate for them to be responsible for the governance and maintenance of the document going forward. The Category 3 document is a 'lift and shift' of the guidance from Schedule 21 MRA Transition. The MEP is due to meet on the 15th October to review the document, if approved this will be published/implemented on the 1st November.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Performance Assurance Report Catalogue
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0005
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
An engagement session was held with industry on the Report Catalogue on 15 September. Some of the queries raised resulted in a small number of further clarifications and drafting errors identified as requiring updates to the PARC. The PAB also provided some additional feedback, which resulted in the following clarifications and minor amendments being made: • Update of description for #1330 (SMIS Survey Reports) • Addition of deadlock status and explanation for complaints data (#90/100) • Amendments to Network Operator Complaints data • Removal of I&C/Business complaints from scope of item #100 • Retail Risk column added for 'Other Data Collection' tab • Update REC Obligation for #270 (D0150) - Removal of item #390 (D0225)
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Entry Assessment Information Pack
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0004
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Non domestic customers can access their own data on EES, if they provide evidence of multiple MPANs to C&C. In the mobilisation of the Performance Assurance Service the assumption had been made that organisations applied through the MRA for access to EES. During the final days of the MRA it became clear that these organisations have instead directly worked with C&C. The process has not been changed in the early life of the service, the Code Manager will work with C&C and RECCo to determine the appropriate process in the long term. The PAB will be provided updates on this at the relevant time. Therefore corresponding edits to the guidance in the REC Entry Assessment Information Pack are required. This change also had consequential impacts on the Market Entry and Exit User Guide, which has already been updated by the RPS Code Manager. The changes include: • An additional footnote that reads ‘Except non domestic customers accessing their own data, who can apply directly for this access to C&C’ on page 12; and • An updated diagram on page 14 to include ‘*excluding non-domestic customers accessing their own data’
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
REC Service User Categorisation and Assessment
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0003
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The publication of REC V2.0 on 1 September 2021 included updates to the Data Access Schedule to add additional Electricity Enquiry Service (EES) Non-Party Service User Categories. These additional user categories resulted from a Switching Programme Change Request. The user categories are: • Third Party Intermediary Service Providers; • the Energy Ombudsman; • the Microgeneration Certification Scheme Service Company; and • the Alt HAN Company (established under the Smart Energy Code). As a result of these updates, the REC Service User Categorisation and Assessment document needs to be updated to reflect the additional user categories and the ongoing maintenance of qualification requirements for these user categories. As this is a Category 3 document, the Code Manager has consulted with the PAB on their approach to raise a Category 3 change proposal to revise these documents. As the amendments align with REC V2.0 and have undergone impact assessment through the Switching Programme, we do not propose to consult more widely with industry.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping amendments to REC V2
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0012
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
Start:
04 Oct 2021Due:
12 Oct 2021Completion:
12 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Oct 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2021Due:
22 Oct 2021Completion:
22 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
22 Oct 2021Due:
16 Nov 2021Completion:
16 Nov 2021Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
16 Nov 2021Due:
17 Nov 2021Completion:
17 Nov 2021Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
17 Nov 2021Due:
08 Dec 2021Completion:
08 Dec 2021Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
08 Dec 2021Due:
10 Dec 2021Completion:
10 Dec 2021Change Panel decision
Completed
Start:
10 Dec 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
31 January 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Consumer, I need Energy Companies to operate consistent processes, to ensure my energy supply is managed efficiently and to retain my trust in the functioning of the energy market.
- As a REC Party, I need the REC to provide a consistent baseline, so I can operate in an interoperable way with other Market Participants.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text (Tracked Changes)
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Document title
Link to Change Set (Clean)
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Problem Statement
The implementation of REC V2, as part of the Retail Code Consolidation SCR, was due to consolidate the existing provisions in other codes into the REC on a like-for-like basis. The Code Manager has identified that there were changes made to previous codes that weren’t reflected in the REC V2 drafting that was implemented. This means that the current processes being operated by industry parties are not reflected in the REC. REC Party's and Service Providers rely on the REC to provide a consistent baseline to ensure the industry operate in an effective and interoperable way. There are currently inconsistencies between the drafting of the REC, and the processes operated by REC Party's and Service Providers, which could cause issues in the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
Stages Selection
R0012 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0012 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Pre-Vote)
R0012 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
REC Charging Statement
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0002
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
To clarify the Parties that Service Charges apply to. Clause 4.1 has been amended Clause 8.1 has been amended Clause 8.2 has been added and subsequent clauses auto renumbered Clause 9.1 has been added The document has been approved by RECCo on the 27th October
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Reporting of Additional EMR Backing Data to Suppliers
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0011
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
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
The aim of this proposal is to reduce the extra assistance required by Electricity Market Reform (EMR) parties in the invoice validation by updating the backing data within the Market Messages to align to what is being invoiced. The associated Market Messages should be structured and named in line with the actual output of Settlement systems to facilitate validation of Capacity Market (CM) Scheme and the Contracts for Difference (CfD) financial settlement.
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2021Due:
12 Oct 2021Completion:
12 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Oct 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2021Due:
12 Nov 2021Completion:
12 Nov 2021Technical Expert Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Nov 2021Due:
24 Nov 2021Completion:
24 Nov 2021Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
24 Nov 2021Due:
30 Nov 2021Completion:
29 Nov 2021Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
30 Nov 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Jan 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
21 Dec 2021Due:
14 Jan 2022Completion:
14 Jan 2022Technical Expert Panel decision
Completed
Start:
14 Jan 2022Due:
26 Jan 2022Completion:
26 Jan 2022Impacted Consumers
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 Market Participant, I need to be able to validate EMRS invoices and credits without having to request additional supporting data.
- As EMR Settlement Ltd, I need to have an efficient mechanism in place that enables me to provide Market Participants with all the relevant data that they need to validate their invoices and credit notes, to reduce/remove the need for Market Participants to contact the service desk for additional information.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0011 Tracked Changes 08.03.2023
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Document title
Link to EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
There is no method for Suppliers and Generators to validate their invoices based on the data currently provided within the relevant Market Messages. Parties are able to request all relevant data from EMRS; however, this is time consuming for Parties, EMRS and LCCC/ESC
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
R0011 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0011 – Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
MRA SPF 107 - IA Response Summary
R0011 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0011 - Final Change Report v2.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
New Meter Types for Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0010
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 introduce a method for industry parties to identify new SMETS2 variant meter types with Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs).
Change Plan
Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Analysis and Solution development activity
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2021Due:
30 Dec 2021Completion:
30 Dec 2021Alternative Change Proposal decision point
Completed
Start:
30 Dec 2021Due:
31 Dec 2021Completion:
31 Dec 2021Service Provider Impact Assessment completion
Completed
Start:
31 Dec 2021Due:
21 Apr 2022Completion:
21 Apr 2022REC Party Impact Assessment completion
Completed
Start:
21 Apr 2022Due:
23 May 2022Completion:
28 Mar 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
23 May 2022Due:
27 Jun 2022Completion:
27 Jun 2022Technical Expert Panel review
Completed
Start:
27 Jun 2022Due:
05 Jul 2022Completion:
30 Jun 2022Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
05 Jul 2022Due:
12 Jul 2022Completion:
01 Jul 2022Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
12 Jul 2022Due:
26 Jul 2022Completion:
22 Jul 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2022Due:
22 Aug 2022Completion:
19 Aug 2022Technical Expert Panel decision
Completed
Start:
22 Aug 2022Due:
31 Aug 2022Completion:
31 Aug 2022Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Consumer, I want to be quoted the correct rates as part of my contract conversation when switching supplier. I want my meter set-up correctly to be able to utilise secondary electricity loads at specific times for specific purposes. (e.g., overnight Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, Heat/Hot Water, Boost, etc.). I want to be assured that I will have access to electricity when I need it. I want to switch to my chosen Supplier without any delays or issues.
- As an Energy Supplier, I need to identify meter types with Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs) at a property, so that I can offer my customer the correct tariff and configure their meter correctly.
- As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I need to identify meter types that incorporate Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs) are present at a property, so that any necessary maintenance/repair work can be carried out appropriately.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0010 - Final approved legal text
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Document title
R0010 - Draft Legal Text v1.0
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Document title
R0010 - Appendix 1 - Solution Analysis v1.0
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Problem Statement
Currently there is no way to identify new meter types that incorporate Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs) outside of the DCC Smart Metering Inventory. Failure to correctly identify these could result in an incorrect meter type being assigned to a supply point. Failure to accurately record where meter types that incorporate Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs) are at a property could result in the meter not being configured correctly by the Supplier. This may impact switching, timely and accurately billing, and industry settlements. Options need to be considered to accurately record what meter types that incorporate Auxiliary Proportional Controllers (APCs) are installed at a property.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
DTC CP 3580 - New Meter Types for Auxiliary Proportional Controllers.pdf
R0010 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0010 – Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0010 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0
R0010 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0010 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0010 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote - Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Consequential New and Amended Market Messages for BSC Modification P375
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0008
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2021Due:
12 Oct 2021Completion:
12 Oct 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
12 Oct 2021Due:
19 Oct 2021Completion:
19 Oct 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2021Due:
01 Nov 2021Completion:
29 Oct 2021Technical Expert Panel review
Completed
Start:
01 Nov 2021Due:
08 Nov 2021Completion:
08 Nov 2021Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
08 Nov 2021Due:
15 Nov 2021Completion:
12 Nov 2021Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
15 Nov 2021Due:
06 Dec 2021Completion:
06 Dec 2021Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
06 Dec 2021Due:
10 Dec 2021Completion:
10 Dec 2021Technical Expert Panel decision
Completed
Start:
10 Dec 2021Due:
22 Dec 2021Completion:
22 Dec 2021Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer I want to be able to access aggregation services so that I can take full advantage of commercial opportunities for my onsite generation or demand reduction.
- As Market Participant, I need to understand any changes to Market Messages I send and receive that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
- As an Asset Metering Virtual Lead Party, I need to be recognised as a valid Market Data Service, so that I can appoint BSC Qualified Agents and fulfil relevant metering operations and data collection activities for Asset Metering.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text (Tracked Changes)
Archive
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Document title
Link to EMAR Change Set
Archive
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Problem Statement
BSC Modification P375 will be implemented on 30th June 2022 and introduces a new role of Asset Metering Virtual Lead Party (AMVLP), to allow settlement of meters ‘behind the boundary point’. To enable this, the AMVLP will need to exchange Market Messages with other Market Participants that underpin the new process being introduced by the BSC. Some of these Market Messages are governed by the REC and require a consequential REC Change Proposal to deliver the full solution.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
Attachment B- New and amended Market Messages and Data Items for REC.docx
BSC P375 Final Modification Report
R0008 – Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0008 – Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0008 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0008 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required