Clarification of ASP, AMI, and EMO Accession Requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0271
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the February 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation is explicit that Meter Operator Agents (MOAs) and Meter Asset Managers (MAMs) need to accede to the Retail Energy Code (REC), but is not explicit on whether Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Service Providers (ASPs), Approved Meter Installers (AMIs), and Electricity Metering Operatives (EMOs) need to accede to the Code.
Change Plan
Proposal Plan approved at Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
16 Sep 2025Status
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
R0271 Legal Text For Consultation
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Problem Statement
There is a lack of clarity in the Code as to whether ASPs, AMIs, and EMOs need to accede to the REC, meaning these companies may not sure be of their REC obligations.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
I0271 Submission form
I0271 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 approved 16/09/2025
R0271 Change Report (For Consultation) v1.0
R0271 Change Report (For Consultation) Pre-Approval
R0271 Change Report (Final Recommendation) Approved 12.11.2025 v1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Addition of data items to Housing Association and Radio Teleswitch Support Categories in EES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0134
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) is pioneering additional support around Radio Teleswitch (RTS) switch-off not only for its assets, but also across Scotland through the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). It is supporting technical solutions across both the Housing Association category (for its own assets) and for the Radio Teleswitch Support category (for members of the SFHA).
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Performance Assurance Operating Plan (PAOP) 2025/26
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0133
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The Code Manager prepares an annual operating plan setting out the techniques it intends to apply to manage Retail Risks identified within the Retail Risk Register. This plan, referred to as the Performance Assurance Operating Plan (PAOP), sets out the Performance Assurance priorities and is approved and tracked by the PAB. The current updates set out the Performance Assurance Operating Plan for 2025-26. Please note this is a draft version for consultation and it will be updated based on feedback and taken to the August PAB meeting for approval.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Clarification of SIP Qualification Requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0270
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the February 2026 REC Release.
Summary
REC Schedules 1, 14, and 15 all note that in order to Qualify as a Safe Isolation Provider (SIP), the Party needs to be a Qualified Meter Operator Agent (MOA). It has since been determined that Qualified Electricity Metering Operatives (EMOs) should also be able to Qualify as SIPs.
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
I0270 draft legal text
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Problem Statement
Requiring SIPs to be fully Qualified MOAs may be hindering smaller Parties who wish to be SIPs from Qualifying under the REC. This in turn may be reducing the number of Qualified SIPs in the market for Consumers to choose from or causing Consumers inadvertently to contract with people who are not Qualified SIPs to carry out SIP Works.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
I0270 Submission Form
I0270 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 18.11.25
R0270 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1 approved 10.12.25
R0270 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0
R0270 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 approved 11.02.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Schedule 5 – Change Management: Clarity and Typographical Review
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0269
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented as part of the 7 November 2025 REC Release.
Summary
Following the implementation of R0167 and the introduction of the REC Issues process, the Code Manager has identified several opportunities to improve clarity, and correct typographical issues, in Schedule 5 – Change Management relating to the Issue and Change Proposal processes. This Change Proposal has been raised to enhance clarity for REC Parties Additionally, key terms—such as the updated titles of Change Reports (e.g., Change Report (Proposal Plan))—should be included in Schedule 5 and defined in Schedule 1 – Interpretations and Definitions.
Status
Implementation Date
07 November 2025
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0003 | Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Implementation |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
The Code Manager has identified several inaccuracies and areas of ambiguity within Schedule 5 – Change Management. These issues have led to confusion for both the Code Manager and REC Parties, and in some cases, have resulted in procedural inefficiencies and unnecessary burdens on Sub-Committees.
Stages Selection
R0269 - Change Management v3.7 Draft (for consultation - 21.08.2025).docx
R0269 -Draft Schedule 1 changes (for consultation - 21.08.2025).docx
R0269 Change Proposal Form
R0269 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0269 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0
R0269 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V2.0 (Approved) 07.10.2025
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Consequential Cross-Code Change for BSC P441 - Complex Site Classes Creation
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0268
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
12/03/2026 - this Change Proposal is with the Authority for decision.
Summary
The Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) modification P441 is looking to introduce Complex Site classes which would categorise the types of Complex Site with each having clearly defined criteria within the BSC whilst also facilitating a new "type" of Complex Site (referred to as a Class 6 Complex Site) to allow approval of "non-standard" Complex Sites. It will also clarify when the netting of Imports from Exports for multiple Metering Systems registered in Supplier Volume Allocation (SVA) is permitted.
Change Plan
Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
21 Oct 2025Status
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
R0268 Metering Operations v0.1 draft
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Problem Statement
The introduction of new Complex Site classes is needed into the REC to facilitate the solutions under BSC P441 and DCP 424.
Stages Selection
I0268 Submission Form
I0268 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.1 approved 21.10.25
R0268 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0268 Consolidated Consultation responses V1.0
R0268 Extension to Plan V1.0
R0268 Change Report Final Recommendation V1.0 post vote
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Smart Meter Installation Surveys - Microbusiness requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0267
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
There is no requirement for energy suppliers planning fewer than 5000 Smart meter installations at domestic premises, within a calendar year, to survey Consumers for REC compliance purposes. Conversely, there is no minimum threshold in place for microbusiness installations, meaning that non-domestic suppliers are required to procure a suitably qualified, independent Smart Meter Installation Survey Organisation, at considerable cost, to survey what might be a very small number of customers.
Change Plan
Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
19 Aug 2025Impacted 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 |
|
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0267 CoMCoP Appendix 20 draft V0.1
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Document title
R0267 CoMCoP Appendix 20 draft V0.2
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Problem Statement
Non-Domestic Energy Suppliers are having to procure an independent Smart Meter Installation Survey Organisation, at considerable cost, to survey what might be a very small number of Consumers to be compliant with their REC obligations.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
I0267 Submission form
I0267 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.1
I0267 Extension to Plan V1.0
I0267 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0267 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0267 Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0267 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 approved 07.04.26
R0267 Decision Document
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Data Specification Clarifications
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0266
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
07/04/2026 - the REC Change Panel voted to approve this Change Proposal for implementation on 06 November 2026. The appeal window has closed.
Summary
This issue has been raised to improve the clarity of elements of the Energy Market Data Specification (EMDS) that are ambiguous due to information from the pre-REC Data Transfer Catalogue (DTC) Annex C and gas RGMA Annex B being omitted in the transition to REC.
Change Plan
Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
19 Aug 2025Status
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
I0266 Party IA documents for gas
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Document title
R0266 consultation documents for gas
Archive
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Document title
R0266 final solution documents for gas
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Document title
I0266 Party IA documents for electricity
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Document title
R0266 final solution documents for electricity
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Problem Statement
There may be a lack of clarity for Parties populating Market Messages / Data Flows as not all of the additional rules, conditions and examples from Annex B and Annex C transitioned into the REC (or to another industry code).
Stages Selection
Workgroup
Workgroup(s)
I0266 REC Data Specification Clarifications Submission Form
I0266 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
I0266 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0
I0266 Extension to Plan V1.0 approved 10.12.25
R0266 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0266 Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC V1.0
R0266 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 approved 07.04.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Theft Calculator Usage and Suitability Assessment
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0265
Change Category
Information Request
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/05/2026 - The Change Report (Extension to Plan) was approved at Change Panel on 05 May 2026. Solution Requirements are under development.
Summary
Currently, it is uncertain how widely the existing Theft Assessment Calculators are being used by Parties for assessing energy losses due to theft, despite Schedules 7 & 8 mandating the usage. There is evidence to suggest inconsistent application across Parties, and whilst there has only been one derogation request, anecdotal feedback indicates that other Parties are also struggling to use the calculator.
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- It is expected that there will be a collaborative information gathering exercise to thoroughly assess the current Theft Calculator. This includes collecting data on specific use cases, frequency of use, and devices (such as laptops or mobile devices), evaluating whether its current functionalities align with industry needs for assessing energy theft and TDIS submissions, and reviewing the suitability of its current platform to identify preferred future delivery mechanisms (e.g. web or app-based). This approach aims to inform potential enhancements or a comprehensive upgrade, ensuring a consistent and reliable tool that can be accessed and used effectively across multiple operational scenarios and devices for the benefit of all Parties.
Problem Statement
The current lack of clarity around the usage, effectiveness, and suitability of the energy theft calculator is leading to inconsistent assessments and reporting across the industry. This ambiguity hinders the identification and sharing of best practices, creates an uneven playing field among Parties, and may result in inconsistent outcomes for consumers. Additionally, it limits the tool’s potential to support robust, court-ready evidence ahead of the Energy Theft Unit (ETU) and Referral Assessment Service (RAS) launch. A lack of transparency may also discourage Parties from raising concerns, further impeding improvement and compliance.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
maxime.van-eyseren@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
I0265 submission form
I0265_ Change Report (Extension to Plan) V1.0
I0265 Consolidated Information Request Network Responses PUBLIC
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Performance Assurance Board (PAB) Procedures V6.0
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0132
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The Code Manager has undertaken the annual review of the Performance Assurance Board (PAB) Procedures. Some minor housekeeping updates have been made. This was presented to PAB on 24 June 2025 and was noted.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required