Implementation of IF-051 Data Refresh in EES for BSC CP1607
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0294
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
07/07/2026 - The Change Report (Update to Plan) has been approved by the REC Change Panel. This Update to Plan reset the Priority Category and urgency status of R0294, following the deferred implementation of the lead BSC CP 1607. R0294 continues to be on hold until further solution development is undertaken as part of CP 1607. The Code Manager will continue to work with Elexon and Service Providers for future progression of any changes to implement the IF-051.
Summary
The IF-051 provides a refresh of data from Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) to the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES) (REC) and Market Data Service (BSC). Currently the REC does not hold any detail regarding the DIP Market Messages that the EES is required to receive and process. Due to the nature of the IF-051, the EES Provider obligations need to be clear to ensure the interface can be received and processed appropriately.
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
EES Service Definition v4.1 - redlined for IF-051
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Document title
366_05B CP1607 IF-0XX_Proposed Data Refresh Flow v0.1
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Document title
R0294 EES Service Definition REDLINED for Consultation
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Document title
CP1629 Attachment C IF-051 Refresh Flow v2.0 REDLINED
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R0294 Solution Development Report v1.0
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Problem Statement
BSC CP 1607 will implement a new DIP Market Message, the IF-051 ‘Data Refresh’ on 26 March 2026. EES will be a recipient of that change. If EES is not able to receive and process instances of the IF-051, data in EES will be misaligned with other industry systems (SMRS, DIP and MDS) meaning that it will not maintain its role as the accurate reference point for industry participants. This could lead to potential disruption of industry processes.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0294 Submission Form
R0294 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved v1.1 16.12.2025
R0294 Change Report (Consultation) Approved v1.0 04.02.2026
R0294 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0294 - Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 (Approved) 25.03.2026
R0294 Change Report (Update to Plan) v1.0 Approved 07.07.26
Company Name
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Review status
Review required
Theft Target Methodology v4.0
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0146
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
In line with the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme, the Code Manager has reviewed the Theft Target Methodology, and made the following changes: • The Theft Detection Value has been adjusted using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data provided by the ONS (an indicative figure has been provided as the final December figure is not yet available). • Percentage Multipliers required for the changes introduced by R0173 have been added to the TDV section. • Theft Targets have been updated based on the latest available information on the split of smart/non-smart meters in the domestic sector. • The Attribution Methodology has been amended to remove references to the previous derogation that applied for DPI adjustments to the 2025/26 TTM.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Data Access Matrix Housekeeping Changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0145
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
These are housekeeping amendments to the relevant Data Access process documents. The housekeeping amendments are. - Addition of Citizens Advice and Energy Ombudsman category to the Gas DAM. - Removal of UKRPA category from the Gas DAM. - Addition of LCT Registrant category to the Electricity DAM. - Removal of UKRPA category from the Electricity DAM. - MEM Category name update on the Electricity DAM. These categories either already had access to the service or access had been removed, but these were not reflected in the REC documentation. These amendments do not have any impact on current levels of access within the Enquiry Services.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping February 2026
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0293
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the February 2026 REC Release.
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of non-material clarifications, typographical errors and changes needed to REC products.
Status
Implementation Date
27 February 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
Stages Selection
February 2026 Housekeeping Summary spreadsheet V1.0
February 2026 Housekeeping legal text (zip file) V1.0
R0293 Housekeeping Change Report v1.0 approved 16.12.25
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Obligate Energy Suppliers to provide photo evidence of Theft in Conveyance to Network Parties
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0292
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2026 - the consultation open, responses must be received by 23:59 14 September 2026.
Summary
This Issue seeks to introduce an additional clause for Suppliers that have attended Sites with suspected or actual Energy Theft in Conveyance to share and store evidence of the tampering to be made available to Network Parties upon request.
Status
Implementation Date
27 February 2027
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0292 Schedule 8 draft V0.1
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Document title
I0292 Schedule 8 draft V0.2
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Problem Statement
There are cases where Energy Suppliers (or its Revenue Protection Agent) have provided the Network Parties with minimal information and no photos following Site visits for Theft in Conveyance, which results in additional time for Energy Theft Desktop Investigations and additional costs where jobs are raised for attendance that aren’t always needed.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0292 submission form
I0292 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
I0292 Consolidated Information Request Responses V1.0
I0292 Update to Plan V1.0 approved 21.07.26
I0292 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0292 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0 approved 18.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Data Cleanse – Report Guidance V6.10
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0144
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Updates to reflect Sprint 5, including new reports: • Electricity MEM – EES Reconciliation • Related MPAN with inconsistent DPI Changes to existing reports: • Invalid Topline
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
C3-0143 - Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) User Guide V5.1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0143
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The implementation of R0232 - Non-Domestic Change of Occupier SDEP Screens (R0155 Solution) has introduced four new process types for the Change of Occupier process into SDEP. This Category 3 Change Proposal updates the SDEP User Guide to include these in the list of process types and provides the required clarity and detail for each one.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Performance Assurance Methodology and Techniques v4.1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0142
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
PAM&T v4.0 was approved by PAB in October 2024. A minor update was made to augment the information on Data Cleanse, and several housekeeping changes were made to the document.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Review of Schedule 1 Interpretations and Definitions
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0291
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
During the quality checks of REC Schedules for MHHS, several capitalised terms throughout schedules were identified with no entry in Schedule 1. It has also been identified that there are definitions that link to Schedules (such as 2, 20 and 21) which are no longer live REC Schedules. The Code Manager has reviewed these and determined some changes are required to Schedule 1.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
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
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0291 REC Main Body draft V0.1
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Document title
R0291 Schedule 1 draft V0.1
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Document title
R0291 Schedule 25 (CSS) draft V0.1
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Document title
R0291 Schedule 1 draft V0.2
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Document title
R0291 REC Main Body draft V0.1
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Document title
R0291 Schedule 25 (CSS) draft V0.1
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Problem Statement
Without clear definitions of all defined terms within the REC, there may be confusion for REC Parties and other industry participants who use REC documents.
Stages Selection
I0291 submission form
I0291 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
R0291 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0291 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0291 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.1 approved 21.04.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Clarification and Amendments to Annulment Definition in Schedule 23 – Alignment with SLC Obligations
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0287
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the February 2026 REC Release.
Summary
The current wording of the Annulment definition in REC Schedule 23 – Registration Services does not sufficiently align with the obligations set out in Ofgem’s Electricity Supply Standard Licence Conditions (SLC) 14.2(d),14.4(c) and 14.10. This misalignment has led to inconsistent interpretations of the usage of the Annulment process across the industry compared to the intention of the REC change and the licence obligation. This Issue is seeking further amendments to REC Schedule 23 - Registration Services and clearer guidance. This clarification is essential to prevent retention-based misuse, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold Consumer trust in the Switching process.
Alternative Change Proposals
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Date
27 February 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0287 Draft Legal Changes - For Consultation
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Problem Statement
The current wording of the Annulment definition in the REC Schedule 23 – Registration Services is insufficiently aligned with the obligations set out in Ofgem’s Electricity Supply Standard Licence Conditions (SLC). This has led to inconsistent interpretations of the usage of the Annulment process.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0287 submission form
R0287 and R0287A Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) v1.0 approved 02.12.25
R0287 and R0287A Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC
R0287 and R0287A Change Report (Final Recommendation) Post Vote 20.01.2026 v1.0
Ofgem decision to approve R0287
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required