Clarification and Amendments to Annulment Definition in Schedule 23 – Alignment with SLC Obligations (Alternate)
Date of latest update
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Change
ID
R0287A
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/02/2026 The Authority has published their decision to reject R0287A and approve the R0287, in line with the Code Manager and the Change Panel's recommendation. The Authority's decision has been published below.
Summary
Inconsistent interpretations of the Annulment definition in Schedule 23 are leading to disputes between suppliers. We are, therefore, seeking to further clarify the use of annulments to ensure that the customer is placed firmly at the heart of this process.
Original CP
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
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REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0287A 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 Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0287A 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 reject R0287A
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Legacy Data Item API Service
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0290
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/06/2026 - the REC Change Panel voted to reject the implementation of this Change Proposal, in line with the Code Manager recommendation. The appeal window closed on 17 June 2026.
Summary
MHHS removes certain Data Items (e.g. Profile Class, Measurement Class, Standard Settlement Configuration, Time Pattern Regime etc.) that are important to wider processes and products offered to consumers. This proposal is seeking a mechanism for electricity Market Participants to look up the previous entries for these legacy Data Items held before MHHS Migration begins.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
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
R0290 New Schedule Legacy Data Item API V0.4
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R0290 Schedule 1 Defined Terms V0.2
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R0290 Schedule 9 Qualification and Maintenance v0.1
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Problem Statement
The risk of loss of certain Data Items for MHHS Migrated Metering Points may impact Parties in their ability to carry out and support industry processes, or in what products they are able to offer Consumers, in both the MHHS Market and following a Reverse Migration.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
I0290 submission form
I0290 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
I0290 Extension to Plan V1.0 approved 27.03.26
I0290 Extension to Plan V2.0 approved 27.04.26
R0290 Change Report (For Consultation) v1.0
R0290 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0
Energy Consultants Association - letter on Change Report (Final Recommendation)
R0290 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.1 post vote 02.06.2026
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Rationalisation of reports produced by CSS - CRS improvements project
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0289
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
15/01/2026 The Code Manager has rejected this Change Proposal as it does not impact any REC products. Further feedback, and any information on the CRS Improvements project as a whole, can be provided via the usual channels, including the Switching Operator Forum, your OAM teams and the Change Management team.
Summary
Ensuring the reports generated from CSS (Into ServiceNow) are being utilised and where they are not utilised reducing cadence or potentially removing completely.
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
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Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0289 submission form
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Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
Issue Proposal Form
I0289 Information Request Consolidated Responses
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Request to Continue Processing ECOES Password Resets on Behalf of MAU
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0245
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/06/2025 - this Issue has been rejected by the Code Manager
Summary
To highlight the recent challenges we have experienced with the ECOES password reset process and to request that Mitie be allowed to continue processing password resets on behalf of the MAU.
Impacted REC Services
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
Proposal form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Missing Scenario Variants in D0179
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0235
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/07/2025 - On 01 July 2025, the REC Change Panel voted to reject R0235 and approve R0235A, in line with the Code Manager's recommendation. The appeal window has closed.
Summary
Within MHHS SIT there is a scenario where the LDSO generates a D0139 to the MS for a PPM but the requirement is for the MS to generate a D0179. There is a gap in the D0179 data required and that provided on the D0139. 21.5.1 & 21.5.6 under Schedule 14 states that where the DNO changes the energisation status, within 3 WD of changing the energisation status the DNO will send the D0139 or the D0179(21.5.6) to the MS and then the MS will generate the D0179 to the Supplier(21.5.6). Currently, the LDSO only generates the D0179 to the Supplier but not to the MOP and the only change under MHHS is to add the new variant MSS.
Change Plan
Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
04 Mar 2025Presented at Change Issues Group
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
06 Mar 2025Presented at Change Issues Group
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
01 May 2025Presented at REC Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
20 May 2025Alternative Change Proposals
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
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
I0235 D0179 Missing Scenario Variants
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Document title
R0235 Data Specification V0.2
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Problem Statement
DNOs and MOAs cannot fulfil their full obligations listed in Schedule 14 Metering Operations as there missing Scenario Variants in the Data Specification preventing them from sending the D0179 to all required Parties.
Stages Selection
I0235 Change Proposal Form
I0235 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 Approved 04.03.25
I0235 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0
R0235 and R0235A Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1
R0235 and R0235A Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC V1.0
R0235 and R0235A Change Report (Final Recommendation) V2.0 (Approved) 01.07.2025
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Changes to tie in with DCP419
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0216
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/01/2026 - on 19 January 2026, the Authority published their decision to reject R0216, in line with the recommendation from both the Metering Expert Panel and the Code Manager.
Summary
DCP419 is looking to place obligations on any Party or agent to update the DNO before any planned de-energisation or comms interruptions on sites with a smart meter. This is to allow DNOs to be able to manage any off supply notifications (via AD1 alerts).
Change Plan
Discussed at Change Issues Group
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
07 Nov 2024Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
18 Feb 2025Change Report (For Consultation) approved by MEP
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
09 Jul 2025Change Report (Final Recommendation) presented at Metering Expert Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
10 Sep 2025Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0216 - Schedule 14 - Metering Operations (MHHS) - v0.2 (02.07.2025)
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Problem Statement
DNOs may be unnecessarily contacting Consumers where an AD1 notification is generated but the Consumer is having planned works involving their Electricity Smart Meter or Communications Hub replacements for their Electricity Smart Meter. This may create a poor Consumer experience.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
DCP 419 Market Message Specification.docx
Issue Form
I0216 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 Approved 18.02.25
I0216 Solution Development Report V1.0
I0216 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses PUBLIC v1.0
I0216 Extension to Plan V1.0 Approved 06.05.25
R0216 Extension to Plan V2.0 Approved 27.06.25
R0216 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0 approved 09.07.25
R0216 Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC V1.0
R0216 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.1 post vote
Ofgem decision to reject R0216
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Introducing Third Party Intermediary (energy broker) assurance and accreditation (Alternate)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0137A
Change Category
Urgent
No
Latest Update
16/05/2025 - the Authority have published their decision to reject R0137 and R0137A.
Summary
This change seeks to expand the obligation for Energy Suppliers to only work with TPIs who are adhering to principles as set out in the REC TPI Code of Practice to all Non-Domestic Consumers. It also looks to reduce the burden on Energy Suppliers having to perform their own audits by introducing a REC Services Accreditation Scheme and allowing companies to qualify as an Industry-Recognised Accreditation Body.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text R0137A Consultation
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Document title
Legal Text for R0137A - Final
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Problem Statement
Non-Domestic Consumers have more limited protections than Domestic and Microbusiness Consumers in the energy market, and so may not always experience best practice from all parties they interact with. The aim is to expand these protections while limiting the audit burdens on Suppliers and TPIs.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
R0137A Change Proposal Form
Authority decision on REC modification proposal R0137 and R0137A
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Creation of a Mechanism to Allow Third Parties to Report Objection Activity
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0213
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
15/07/2025 - The Code Manager has rejected Issue I0213. This Issue has been deemed out of scope of the REC and has been rejected following a legal review. This decision was ratified by the REC Change Panel at their meeting on 15 July 2025.
Summary
Presently only industry parties can raise the matter of non-compliant or unwarranted objections activity that a supplier may be participating in. This Issues has been raised to request RECCo to consider accepting notice and evidence (that can be acted upon) from qualifying 'non industry' parties, from third party consultants and brokers.
Change Plan
Proposal Plan Approved at REC Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
06 May 2025Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- I0213 has been raised with a suggestion that the Code Manager should consider accepting notice and evidence from qualifying non-industry Parties, including Third Party consultants and brokers (Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs)). A possible solution for this may include a new submission page, or form, on the REC Portal, that would allow Third Parties to submit evidence of non-compliant Objection activity.
Problem Statement
There is currently not a method for Third Parties, who may be involved in the Switching process, to report non-compliant Objection activity. Non-Compliant Objection activity can result in time consuming procedures for Consumers, creating unnecessary engagement with Energy Suppliers, and may result in a financial burden.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0213 - Change Proposal Form
I0213 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) 25.04.2025 (Approved)
I0213 - Solution Development Report (for Party impact assessment) V1.0 (16.05.2025)
I0213 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 (Non-Confidential) 07.07.2025
Company Name
Energy Consultants Association
Review status
Review required
Addition of MEMs to the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) API
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0195
Urgent
No
Latest Update
16/10/2024 - This Change Issue has been rejected as is already being progressed under the data access change process implemented as R0118.
Summary
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
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Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0195-~1.doc
Company Name
Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Withdrawal of Service Termination Issue Reporting Guidance (STIRG) from REC Governance.
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0170
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
15/11/2024 - The Authority have published their decision, to reject this change proposal in line with the Code Manager and REC Change Panel recommendations. This decision can be found here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/decision/retail-energy-code-modification-r0170-rejected
Summary
REC MEP have decided that the current governance for the STIRG is unsuitable for this type of document, and that it should be removed from the REC into ENA governance.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment opens
Completed
Start:
09 May 2024Due:
21 Jun 2024Completion:
20 Jun 2024Party Impact Assessment closes
Completed
Start:
21 Jun 2024Due:
12 Jul 2024Completion:
12 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report published
Completed
Start:
12 Jul 2024Due:
26 Jul 2024Completion:
25 Jul 2024Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2024Due:
06 Aug 2024Completion:
06 Aug 2024Consultation opens
Completed
Start:
06 Aug 2024Due:
09 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Consultation closes
Completed
Start:
09 Aug 2024Due:
02 Sep 2024Completion:
02 Sep 2024Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2024Due:
20 Sep 2024Completion:
05 Sep 2024Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
20 Sep 2024Due:
01 Oct 2024Completion:
17 Sep 2024Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to be confident that any person working on the metering at my property has the adequate guidance under the appropriate governance to allow works to be conducted safely.
- As an electricity MEM or DNO, I need the STIR Guidance Document to sit under appropriate governance so I can be confident it is kept up to date for industry needs.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0170 Draft Legal Text 06.06.24
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Problem Statement
The issues surrounding the status of the STIR Guidance document is impacting on the ability of involved parties to review and update the guidance.
Stages Selection
ENALET~1.pdf
Change Proposal Form
R0170 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 18.06.2024
R0170 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (approved) 18.06.24
R0170 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0170 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1
R0170 Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0170 Change Report (Final Recommendation) Post Vote v1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required