Review of Schedule 12 and processes to manage access to data
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0118
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/12/2023- This Change was implemented as part of the 6 December 2023 Extraordinary Release
Summary
Since REC go-live in September 2021, Enquiry Service Providers have operated the Enquiry Services processes as effectively as possible, however, overtime gaps have emerged and opportunities to improve have been identified. There have been an increasing number of access requests for market roles that are not reflected in Schedule 12 or the Data Access Matrix (DAM). As a result, it has become apparent there are restrictions on the access to data, and the granting of access to such users can be slow and time consuming. Given the market roles are too narrow at present, this will become increasingly problematic as they do not reflect market roles that could exist in 10 year’s time for example. There is a need to therefore limit ambiguity and reduce number of use cases where judgement is required. This CP will take forward the review of Schedule 12 and any identified changes.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
12 May 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Consultation triggered
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Consultation close
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
22 Sep 2023Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
06 Oct 2023Completion:
06 Oct 2023Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
06 Oct 2023Due:
17 Oct 2023Completion:
17 Oct 2023Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
06 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
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 the appropriate data access so any issues affecting my energy account can be addressed easily.
- 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
R0118 - Draft Legal Text at PCR 08.09.2023
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R0118 - Draft Legal Text at FCR 06.10.2023
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Problem Statement
Organisations with valid use cases for REC data access must raise a Change Proposal as they are not listed within Schedule 12 or the Data Access Matrix. This is a time-consuming process which delays the implementation of the required access and does not promote innovation, competition, and positive Consumer outcomes.
Stages Selection
R0118 - Change Proposal Form 12.05.2023
R0118 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 05.09.2023
R0118 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 05.09.2023
R0118 - Consolidated Consultation Responses_NON-CONFIDENTIAL 06.10.2023
R0118 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation) 08.09.2023
R0118 - Final Change Report (Approved) 17.10.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
TPI access to the Meter Asset Manager data via the GES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0116
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/06/2024 - Adoption window closed. Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0116 - Change Proposal Form (Downloadable version) 05.05.2023
Company Name
Ginger Energy Limited
Review status
Review required
A review of Supplier access to data on GES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0110
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/11/23 - This change was implemented on 03 November 2023 as part of the November 2023 REC Release
Summary
When Registered Gas Suppliers and Registered Shippers access the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) they currently have access to their own unique set of Data Items. This Change would give Registered Gas Suppliers access to some additional Data Items which form part of the Registered Gas Shipper Data Items, to enable them to solve Consumer facing switching and billing issues.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment Due
Completed
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
07 Sep 2023Completion:
07 Sep 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
07 Sep 2023Due:
20 Sep 2023Completion:
20 Sep 2023Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
20 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
27 Sep 2023Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
11 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
18 Oct 2023Completion:
18 Oct 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
18 Oct 2023Due:
25 Oct 2023Completion:
25 Oct 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want my Supplier to be able to access essential information about my energy account, so that billing issues and switching problems can be addressed easily.
- As a Registered Gas Supplier, I want to be able to readily access appropriate information relating to my RMP portfolio, so that I can resolve consumer facing billing issues more easily. As the GES Provider, I want my users to be able to access information that helps them fulfil their objectives (in line with REC Data Access principles), so that the service is used as efficiently as possible.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0110 - Draft Legal Text - Gas Data Access Matrix - 20.09.2023
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Problem Statement
When Registered Gas Suppliers need to resolve queries relating to meter reading history, they may need to access information that is currently only available to the Registered Shipper in GES. As a result, Registered Gas Suppliers may be unable to resolve these consumer facing issues on their own, as they do not have direct access to the required Registered Shipper only information.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0110 - CP Form (Downloadable Version)
R0110 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 01.08.2023
R0110 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 01.08.2023
R0110 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved) - 27.09.23
R0110 Consolidated Consultation Responses - Non-Confidential v1.0
R0110 Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 25.10.23
Company Name
ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd
Review status
Review required
Make Shipper NExA values available on the GES portal
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0088
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/11/23 - This change was implemented on 03 November 2023 as part of the November 2023 REC Release
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to deliver the consequential REC changes for Uniform Network Code (UNC) Modification 0701 Aligning Capacity Booking under the UNC and arrangements set out in relevant NExAs. Modification (MOD) 0701 will ensure that the daily capacity allowed by the Network Exit Agreement (NExA) and that permitted by the UNC are aligned.
Change Plan
Initial Assessment and Change Proposal Plan issued
Completed
Start:
16 Jan 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Initial Assessment Report and Change Plan approved
Completed
Start:
24 Mar 2023Due:
04 Apr 2023Completion:
04 Apr 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
04 Apr 2023Due:
25 Apr 2023Completion:
24 Apr 2023Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2023Due:
31 May 2023Completion:
31 May 2023Preliminary Change Report published
Completed
Start:
31 May 2023Due:
16 Jun 2023Completion:
16 Jun 2023Consultation
Completed
Start:
16 Jun 2023Due:
21 Jul 2023Completion:
21 Jul 2023Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
21 Jul 2023Due:
18 Aug 2023Completion:
18 Aug 2023Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
18 Aug 2023Due:
30 Aug 2023Completion:
30 Aug 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, where I have entered a bi-lateral NExA with the relevant Transporter, I want my Shipper and Transporter to have access to all the data they need when capacity referrals to the Gas Transporters are required.
- As a Gas Transporter, I want the details of the NExA to be held in GES, to increase visibility of the existence of the NExA and to provide details of the offtake parameters.
- As a Gas Shipper, I need to understand both that a NExA exists, and that I have visibility of the offtake parameters relative to the site, so that I can ensure that I take the necessary actions to ensure the Consumer has the appropriate booked Supply Point Capacity.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0088 Gas DAM v3.1 at FCR (18.08.2023)
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Problem Statement
XRN 5186 will make updates to the GES to implement the solution for UNC MOD 701. Following Ofgem’s decision to approve MOD 701, a REC Change Proposal is required to make changes to the REC DAM to enable the delivery of the full cross code solution.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0088 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 04.04.2023
R0088 - Preliminary Change Report (Post-Vote) 28.06.2023
R0088 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 04.04.2023
R0088 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 30.08.2023
R0088 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Pre-Vote) 18.08.2023
Company Name
Xoserve
Review status
Review required
MAP GES data access
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0087
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/01/25 - Change Proposal withdrawn at proposers request.
Summary
As a MAP I want to be able to track my daily position of my portfolio. As a MAP I want to be able to track changes in my portfolio over time. As a MAP I want to understand who are using my assets and identify where assets are not being used
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Company Name
Correla
Review status
Review required
Release of Community View Data Items to MEMs in GES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0074
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
05/06/2023 The system changes associated with this change were successfully implemented as planned on Friday 02 June 2023.
Summary
This Change Proposal will enable MEMs to ‘Community View’ access to a limited set of data in the GES, for sites where they are not the appointed MEM.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
05 Oct 2022Due:
21 Nov 2022Completion:
16 Dec 2022Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
21 Nov 2022Due:
21 Nov 2022Completion:
18 Dec 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
21 Nov 2022Due:
13 Jan 2023Completion:
13 Jan 2023Consultation closure
Completed
Start:
13 Jan 2023Due:
27 Jan 2023Completion:
27 Jan 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
27 Jan 2023Due:
22 Feb 2023Completion:
22 Feb 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
24 February 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0130 | Updates to the Data Access Matrix |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want a Metering Equipment Manager to be able to access and validate my site details, ahead of their arrival on site for planned or emergency metering work, so that I do not experience any delays in work being completed and can have continuity of supply.
- As a MEM, I want access to sufficient data for sites where I am not the Appointed MEM, to enable me to complete pre-metering works validations of the site details, so I can undertake these works correctly and safely.
- As a MEM, I want access to data for sites where I am not the Appointed MEM, so I can confirm de-appointments and answer invoice validation queries.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
GES Data Access Matrix for R0074
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Problem Statement
At go-live for REC v3.0 the ‘Community View’ access to data in the GES, previously available via the DES under the UNC, was inadvertently removed. MEMs used this data in a number of processes, including validation of site details prior to metering works – particularly for emergency work, and the resolution of invoice queries from Suppliers. Without access to this Enquiry Service Data, MEMs are unable to complete activities that are central to their operations, including checking site details prior to attending emergency metering works. This has the potential to have a direct negative impact on the experience of metering works for Consumers, and in in some cases, continuity of supply and safety could be at risk.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form
R0074 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0
R0074 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0074 - Consultation Responses_NON CONFIDENTIAL
R0074 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0074 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 22.02.2023
Company Name
Xoserve
Review status
Review required
Introduction of CSS refresh functionality
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0067
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/12/2023- This Change was implemented as part of the 6 December 2023 Extraordinary Release
Summary
CSS Market Messages sent by the Central Switching Service (CSS) to Switching Data Service Providers (SDSP) are either not being received, being received after Gate Closure, or are being received out of the order that they were originally sent in. This Change Proposal seeks to introduce a refresh functionality to mitigate these issues.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
29 Aug 2022Due:
19 Oct 2022Completion:
19 Oct 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2022Due:
29 Mar 2023Completion:
29 Mar 2023Consultation
Completed
Start:
11 Apr 2023Due:
09 May 2023Completion:
28 Apr 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
29 Mar 2023Due:
11 Apr 2023Completion:
05 Apr 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
21 Jun 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 May 2023Due:
28 Jun 2023Completion:
28 Jul 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want the Switching process to work successfully, so that I can switch Energy Supplier without delays or issues.
- As the CSS Provider I want the messages I send to SDSPs to be received and processed successfully, so that there is no interruption to the Switching process or the Consumers’ Switching experience. As the CSS Provider, I want the functionality to be available for SDSPs to automatically resolve issues when messages are not received in the correct order or are received after Gate Closure, so that this work does not have to be done manually.
- As an SDSP, I want to be able to detect when I have not received the expected CSS messages, so that I am able to request that the missing messages are sent to me to process. As an SDSP I want to be able to request a refresh of CSS messages when they are not received in the correct order or they are received after Gate Closure, so that I am able to maintain an accurate reflection of the current Switch status and minimise impacts on CSS Users and Consumers.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0067 - Legal Text at PCR
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Document title
R0067 - Legal Text at FCR
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Document title
R0067 - Cost Benefit Analysis and Conclusions v3.0
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Problem Statement
CSS messages not received by the SDSPs in the order they were sent or received, or after Gate Closure, can be difficult to detect and often require significant manual effort to resolve. This issue can directly impact Consumer switching experiences causing disruption and possible delays.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0067 - Change Proposal Form
R0067 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0067 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0
R0067 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0
R0067 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 07.03.2023
R0067 - Change Proposal Plan v3.0 04.04.2023
R0067 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Issued for Consultation) 14.04.2023
R0067 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote) 28.06.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
GES Service Definition Document
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0052
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
30/11/2022 - The REC Technical Expert Panel voted to APPROVE R0052 for implementation on 24 February 2023.
Summary
The frequency of certain reports detailed in the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Definition document are not consistent with the frequencies set out during the development of REC v3.0 and consulted on with industry stakeholders. This change seeks to align the reporting defined within the Service Definition with the originally intended timetable.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
13 Jun 2022Due:
09 Sep 2022Completion:
23 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
09 Sep 2022Due:
21 Oct 2022Completion:
21 Oct 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
21 Oct 2022Due:
21 Oct 2022Completion:
21 Oct 2022Final Change Report Issued
In Progress
Start:
21 Oct 2022Due:
18 Nov 2022Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
18 Nov 2022Due:
30 Nov 2022Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
24 February 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0130 | Updates to the Data Access Matrix |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Meter Asset Provider (MAP), I want it to be clear how and when I will receive reports relating to my portfolio, to ensure that I have the data required to operate efficiently.
- As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I want it to be clear how and when I will receive reports relating to my portfolio, to ensure that I have the data required to operate efficiently.
- As the GES Service Provider, I want to have clearly and correctly defined requirements and responsibilities, to enable me to efficiently carry out my function as a REC Service Provider.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0052 - Redlined Gas Enquiry Service Definition Document
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Document title
R0052 - EMAR Change Sets
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Problem Statement
The Frequency of reports set out in the Gas Enquiry Service Definition document does not currently reflect the expected frequency for the ‘Supplier Registration report (MEM)’, ‘Portfolio Data (MEM)’ and ‘Portfolio Data (MAP)’ reports. The Gas Enquiry Service Definition needs to be amended to ensure that Meter Equipment Managers (MEMs) and Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) receive reports in the correct timeframe.
Stages Selection
R0052 - Proposed legal text submitted with CP
R0052 - Change Proposal Form v1.0
R0052 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0052 - Initial Assessment Report v1.1 (Approved)
R0052 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0052 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0052 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC V3.0
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0041
Change Category
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Legal text baselined
Completed
Start:
10 Apr 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
20 May 2022Completion:
20 May 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
20 May 2022Due:
07 Jun 2022Completion:
07 Jun 2022Authority Determination (Original)
Completed
Start:
07 Jun 2022Due:
20 Jun 2022Completion:
17 Jun 2022Authority Determination (revoked and re-issued)
Completed
Start:
20 Jun 2022Due:
29 Jun 2022Completion:
29 Jun 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
18 July 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to be able to successfully switch my Energy Supplier with minimal delay or hassle, so that I can start to receive the service and tariff from my chosen Energy Supplier at the earliest opportunity.
- As the Authority, I want the necessary changes made to the Retail Energy Code to introduce the obligations, processes and provisions for the new switching arrangements, to enable the successful transition to enduring governance and operational arrangements.
- As a REC Party, I want to be clear on the obligations I need to meet and the processes I need to follow post CSS go live, to ensure my organisation is ready for the introduction of the new switching arrangements.
- As a REC Service Provider, I want to be clear on the obligations, processes and service standards that I need to meet, to ensure my organisation is ready for the introduction of the new switching arrangements.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
REC V3.0 Baselined documents
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Document title
REC v3.0 Baselined documents (REC Portal)
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Problem Statement
Changes are required to the REC, to ensure the appropriate obligations, processes and provisions are defined within the REC at CSS go-live, enabling successful transition to enduring governance and operational arrangements developed as part of Ofgem’s Switching Programme.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0041 - Change Proposal Form
Letter from the Authority to the REC Code Manager - REC V3.0 Authority Change Proposal
R0041 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0041 - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0041 - Final Change Report v3.0 (Post-Vote)
R0041 Authority Decision
Company Name
Ofgem
Review status
Review required