Introduction of classification-based access model
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0148
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
21/11/2025 - Following a review of the impact assessments received for the technical solution required to deliver R0148, taking into account the timelines, costs and the pending decision on the Evolution of the Enquiry Services, a positive business case cannot be demonstrated at this time. RECCo have, therefore, made the decision to withdraw R0148 and look at how the technical objectives can be met through the Evolution of the Enquiry Services. The adoption window has closed.
Summary
Currently Enquiry Services Data is only available to users whose roles and purposes for access are detailed within the Data Access Matrix (DAM). RECCo has undertaken a project to look at REC controlled data sources and created a Metadata Catalogue based on a Data Classification Model. This details the data items along with descriptions, identification of the associated data, roles, responsibilities, and classification. The output of this work will be utilised to improve access to Enquiry Services Data by making certain data items (defined as Always Open) easily available to everyone and simplifying the approval process for data items which can be made available if certain conditions have been met.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment
In Progress
Start:
13 Oct 2023Due:
31 Dec 2024Completion:
Party Impact Assessment
Not Started
Start:
31 Dec 2024Due:
31 Dec 2024Completion:
Consultation
Not Started
Start:
31 Dec 2024Due:
28 Feb 2025Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
28 Feb 2025Due:
04 Mar 2025Completion:
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want Market Participants to have appropriate data access so that I can benefit from improved product and service offerings.
- As a Market Participant, I want the processes that grant data access to be simplified and adaptable so that valid data use cases are addressed quickly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Wiki Article - R0148 and the Metadata Catalogue
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
Currently the REC has a focus on role-based access to data items within the Enquiry Services as detailed in Schedule 12 – Data Access. However, a system and process where data items are released by virtue of the data item is needed.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
R0148 - Open Data Change Proposal Form V1.0.docx
Rebaseline of Change Proposal Plan v2.0
Metadata Catalogue V2.2 Published - EES GES Sources.
R0148 - Change Proposal Plan V1.0 (Approved)
R0148 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0148 - Rebaseline of Change Proposal Plan (20.09.2024)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Allowing different Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) to be appointed to Import and Export Metering Points
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0144
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
17/02/2025 - R0144 has been withdrawn by the Proposer, alongside it's joint BSC Change P459, as they cannot be progressed prior to MHHS. The Proposer will look to re-raise both changes in the future. The adoption window for this withdrawal has closed.
Summary
The Export Supplier needs to be able to appoint different MEMs to that of the Import Supplier
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want a competitive Export market so I can get the best rates for the energy I generate. I want clear metering equipment ownership so I can be confident my meter is functional and safe. I want accurate billing from my Export Supplier.
- As an Export Supplier, I want to be able to appoint the MEM that ties in with my commercial strategy.
- As a MEM, I want clear guidance on the responsibilities I have for any metering equipment I am appointed to.
Problem Statement
Export Suppliers may become non-compliant with industry regulations if they are unable to appoint the same MEM as the Import Supplier, for example when the Consumer switches Import Supplier or when the Import Supplier changes the appointed MEM.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
maxime.van-eyseren@capgemini.com
Change Proposal Form
R0144 Change Proposal Plan Withdrawal v1.0 (Pre Approval)
R0144 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (16.04.2024) Approved
R0144 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (16.04.2024) Approved
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Recommended Data Access Matrix changes due to Data Permission Matrix changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0141
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/09/2023 - R0141 has been withdrawn. The Proposer is confident that, if accepted, R0118 – Review of Schedule 12 and processes to manage access to data would provide a more appropriate route to reflect the Data Access Matrix changes required.
Summary
Empty
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Recommeded DAM changes.xlsx
Change Proposal Form External
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Service Termination Issues Guidance Document updates
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0049
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
To make amendments to A03 – Defective-Weakened Fuse Carrier, B05 – Non-Withdrawable Fuse by Design and B11 – Cut Out with Fused Neutral within the Service Terminations Issues Guidance Document.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Add DESNZ to Schedule 12
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0135
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0135 - Change Proposal Form
Company Name
BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
Review status
Review required
VLP data access requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0134
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
ESS data items requirements.xlsx
R0134 - Change Proposal Form
R0054 Draft DAM changes.xlsx
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Consequential Cross-Code Change for BSC P441 - Complex Site Classes Creation
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0133
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
A Balancing & Settlement Code (BSC) Modification P441 is looking to introduce additional 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
Solution Development
Completed
Start:
04 Jul 2023Due:
14 Aug 2023Completion:
14 Aug 2023Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
14 Aug 2023Due:
14 Aug 2023Completion:
04 Sep 2023Preliminary change report
Completed
Start:
14 Aug 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
22 Sep 2023Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a consumer, I want more choice to take up low-carbon technology and more flexible energy solutions through local energy schemes, such as the Ofgem BEIS Smart System Flexibility Plan and any other future flexibility service provisions that may be developed.
- For MEMs, l want to remove ambiguity around the current Complex Site arrangements and will facilitate the advancement of community energy schemes.
- For Suppliers, I want to encourage more innovation that will lead to the better use of local energy schemes.
Problem Statement
The introduction of new Complex Site classes is needed into the REC to make the solutions under P441 and DCP 424 work. Meter Equipment Managers (MEMs) will need to understand what their new obligations are in respect of metering requirements, as well as impacts on any of the metering processes associated with a Complex Site.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form 04.07.2023
R0133 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 approved 18/07/2023
R0133 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 Approved 18/07/2023
R0133 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 13/09/2023
R1033 - Draft Legal Text Schedule 14 - Metering Operations for PCR 22.09.23
R0133 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0133 Preliminary Change Report V1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Change the Logical Format of the J0001 (DI50001) ‘Market Participant Role Code’ data item to Char(2)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0132
Change Category
Change Path
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
20/10/2023 - Change Proposal Withdrawn. This change will be progressed through the BSC.
Summary
This Change Proposal looks to implement changes to REC Market Messages impacted by the change in the logical format of the J0001 (DI50001) ‘Market Participant Role Code’ from a character length of one to a character length of two.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a new Market Participant, I want to be able to implement Electricity industry solutions and initiatives utilising industry systems that require me to be assigned a MPRC
- As an existing Market Participant, I want to be able to define my interactions with other Market Participants using unique Market Role code identifiers As the BSC, I want to be able to assign new MPRCs so that we can fulfil requests as part of new market solutions
- As a new or existing Market Participant, I want to be able to continue sending and receiving Market Messages which include the MPRC within the file
Problem Statement
Under the current logical format there are only 36 possible MPRCs available for the Electricity industry, and they have all been allocated. The BSC are therefore currently unable to allocate new MPRCs and propose to update the logical format of the J0001 (DI50001) ‘Market Participant Role Code’. REC owned Market Messages will need to be updated to accommodate the new logical format.
Stages Selection
REC Change Proposal for J0001 Logical Format_Attachment 1_proposed amendment.docx
R0132 Change Proposal Form
R0132 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 19.09.2023
R0132 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 19.09.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Creation of new Enquiry Service User Category
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0131
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
17/06/2024 - this Change Proposal has been withdrawn at the request of the Proposer. The adoption window is closed.
Summary
Empty
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0131 - Change Proposal Form (downloadable version) 22.06.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Updates to the Data Access Matrix
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0130
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
21/05/2024 - This change proposal has been withdrawn and the adoption window is closed. There is no longer the requirement for the requester to have Enquiry Services Data.
Summary
There are organisations that are named in Schedule 12 - Data Access that are not recorded in the gas and/or electricity Data Access Matrix (DAM). This means it is not possible for the Code Manager to provision them access. All organisations listed in Schedule 12 to access data in the REC should have an entry in the Data Access Matrices. This Change Proposal has been raised to review the Schedule and DAMs and take forward the necessary changes.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0130 - Change Proposal form (downloadable version) 16.06.2023
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required