In-year CRS budget amendment
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0309
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
17/02/2026 - Change Panel approved this Change Proposal for implementation with immediate effect.
Summary
DCC has identified that the CRS budget for the current Financial Year (2025-2026) can be reduced, and as per the Code, a REC Change Proposal must be raised for the agreed budget to be amended.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0309 submission form
R0309 Change Report (Final Recommendation) approved 17.02.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Update CCSG ToRs to include cross-code prioritisation as per Code Reform
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0308
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
As part of the Ofgem Code Reform which looks to standardise how changes and modifications are prioritised across all Codes, there is confirmation that for cross-code changes the prioritisation will be set by the Lead Code with all non-lead Codes using the same prioritisation.
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
CCSG - Terms of Reference - Legal Text R0308
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Problem Statement
Failing to update the CCSG Terms of Reference could result in unintentional ambiguity and leave no place within any Code to record the requirement for all codes to align with the prioritisation of the lead code.
Stages Selection
I0308 submission form
Consolidated Consultation Responses
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Charging Statement V5.0 April26
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0152
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
RECCo is required to develop an annual budget using a bottom-up approach. RECCo is required to comply with the REC Charging Methodology. The annual budget therefore changes on an annual basis as does the annual number of RMPs. These in turn require a restatement of the per RMP Charge. Contract indexation charges also translate into changes to individual charges variation ie EES cost allocation for DNO Charges.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Release and Licensing of the CoMCoP Logo for Accredited Parties
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0307
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Although a CoMCoP logo was trademarked prior to the launch of the CoMCoP in April 2023, the logos have not yet been made available for use.
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0307 Proposed Legal Drafting
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Document title
R0307 Proposed Legal Drafting Extract
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Document title
R0307 Schedule 1 Proposed legal drafting
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Document title
R0307 Schedule 15 Proposed legal drafting
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Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0307 submission form
R0307 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation)
R0307 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.1
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Change to Align with DCP467 Asset Condition Reporting
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0306
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/07/2026 - the Metering Expert Panel approved the Update to Plan.
Summary
DCUSA change DCP467 has been raised to propose that Category A and B defects reported currently using the Asset Condition Report (D0135) or phone call to the DNO, should instead be reported via an online reporting tool where the DNO has one available. This is expected to have impacts to the REC.
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0306 STIRG Guidance Document draft V0.1
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Document title
I0306 Data Spec changes v0.1
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Document title
R0306 STIRG Guidance Document draft V0.2
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Document title
R0306 Data Spec changes V0.2
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Problem Statement
Where DNOs have enhanced reporting tools for Category A or Category B situations, it is not mandatory for Parties to submit reports using this method. This may lead to a detrimental Consumer experience, as it is limited what information can be provided over the telephone or via Market Message (e.g. it is not possible to provide photographs of the situation).
Stages Selection
I0306 submission form
I0306 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 03.02.26
I0306 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0
R0306 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1
R0306 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.1 PUBLIC
R0306 Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 approved 08.07.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Categorisation of Gas Address Amendment SDEP Cases
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0305
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/01/2026 - Issue accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
The Market Message PT0055 is specifically used for SDEP cases related to Gas Crossed Meter queries. We have identified a large number of cases requesting resolutions relating to Gas Address Amendments that are being raised in PT0055.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0305 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Implementation of Ofgem-led code modification prioritisation within the REC
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0304
Change Category
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change Proposal has been approved for implementation on the date as directed by the Authority.
Summary
Ofgem has consulted on, and is progressing towards a decision on, the introduction of a harmonised code modification prioritisation framework across all industry codes, under its transitional powers in Schedule 12 to the Energy Act 2023. This Issue is being raised to provide the formal REC change vehicle through which Ofgem’s prioritisation reforms can be tracked, developed and implemented in the REC, once the Authority has published its decision and statutory modification notice.
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
In the absence of REC changes, the REC would not align with Ofgem’s harmonised approach to code modification prioritisation, creating inconsistency with other industry codes and undermining the objectives of Energy code reform.
Stages Selection
I0304 submission form
I0304 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
New Priority Status
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Potential Consumer detriment for Smart Economy 7
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0303
Urgent
No
Latest Update
09/04/2026 Following a review of responses to the joint information request on REC Issues I0273 - Sharing of SSC and TPR Information for MHHS Smart and Advanced Meters and I0303 - Potential Consumer detriment for Smart Economy 7, the Code Manager has determined that the scope of REC Issue I0303 can be considered as part of the solution development for REC Issue I0273. I0303 has now been classed as resolved and will not be progressed further as a separate Issue. For further engagement with this issue, please refer to I0273 directly.
Summary
There is a potential for Consumer detriment under the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement arrangements where a customer unknowingly selects a tariff (i.e. single rate) where they have an Economy 7 type configuration on a Smart meter for water/storage heating.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
There is a potential for Consumer detriment under the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement arrangements where a customer unknowingly selects a tariff (i.e. single rate) where they have an Economy 7 type configuration on a Smart meter for water/storage heating. A solution is required that enables a Supplier to identify a Smart E7 Consumer during the Switch process to ensure they can offer the correct tariff and prevent consumer detriment.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0303 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Metering Expert Panel Terms of Reference V1.3
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0151
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
At its meeting in November 2025, the REC MEP asked the code manager to review the MEP Terms of Reference. The Code Manager presented its findings to the REC MEP meeting in December 2025 and agreed to take a change to the change Panel to put these changes into effect. This Change Proposal proposes an amendment for the voting structure for Proposal Plans only, and will be reviewed by the REC Change Panel for voting on 20 January 2026.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Retail Risk Register V5.1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0150
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
PAB approved the following updates to the Retail Risk Register: - Revision of threshold for Risk Driver 12.3 following an investigation into the use of annulments. - Addition of Risk Driver 11.1 following the implementation of R0173 which introduces ISR ref to TDIS Reporting, allowing ETTOS leads to be matched to investigations.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required