Housekeeping Amendments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0192
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/24 - Change Proposal approved for implementation on 06 September 2024.
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of typographical and formatting errors, as well as opportunities to provide clarity, improve consistency and accuracy across the REC Services and products. These changes have been assessed as meeting the criteria to be progressed via a Housekeeping Change Proposal.
Change Plan
Housekeeping Report Published
Completed
Start:
25 Jul 2024Due:
26 Jul 2024Completion:
26 Jul 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2024Due:
06 Aug 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
06 September 2024
| 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
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
API GES Supply Point Switching Technical Specification v1.1
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Document title
Housekeeping legal text changes
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Problem Statement
This is a Housekeeping Change Proposal subject to the Housekeeping Change Proposal process, rather than the standard change process. The nature of the change is that it makes non-material changes to the REC Products to correct typographical and consistency errors. It also provides an opportunity to introduce necessary clarifications.
Stages Selection
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Levelisation Reconciliation Electricity Single-rate/Multi-register Split
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0182
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
18/11/24 - The Authority has approved R0182 for Implementation. R0182 will now be targeted for an extraordinary release on 08/12/24.
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to introduce the necessary governance and charging amendments to existing Payment Method Levelisation (PML) Reconciliation arrangements (introduced in R0147) to allow for multi-register reconciliation. The amendments will allow for an ongoing reconciliation that accounts for split in both single-rate and multi-register Metering Assets. Additionally, it will also allow for a one-off retrospective recalculation for the period dating from the proposed effective implementation date of 01 January 2025 back to the implementation of the original reconciliation mechanism on 01 April 2024.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
20 Jun 2024Due:
09 Aug 2024Completion:
09 Aug 2024Consultation
Completed
Start:
09 Aug 2024Due:
20 Sep 2024Completion:
20 Sep 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
20 Sep 2024Due:
15 Oct 2024Completion:
15 Oct 2024Authority Determination Sent
Completed
Start:
15 Oct 2024Due:
16 Oct 2024Completion:
16 Oct 2024Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- N/A – No identifiable Consumer impact.
- M1 - As a Domestic Supplier, I want my PML Reconciliation payments to be as reflective of my portfolio as possible, by differentiating between single rate and multi register Metering Assets, so that my engagement with the reconciliation is as accurate as possible. M2 - As a Domestic Supplier, I want my PML Reconciliation obligations regarding the retrospective recalculation to be well defined within the REC, so that I am able to engage as efficiently as possible. M3 - As RECCo, I want the PML Reconciliation mechanism to be reflective of REC Parties true costs (based on their single-rate vs multi-register split in their portfolio), so that I am able to deliver the most optimised outcome for PML Reconciliation participants.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0182 Solution & Legal Text 08.10.24
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Document title
R0182 Solution & Legal Text 08.10.24
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Problem Statement
PML Reconciliation currently does not distinguish between single-rate and multi-register electricity Metering Assets. This represents a discrepancy, as Price Cap methodology currently does make this distinction. As a result, PML Reconciliation calculation methodology must be updated to distinguish between single-rate and multi-register Metering Assets. This will be effective for all reconciliations going forward from the date of implementation, as well as retrospectively from the start of the PML Reconciliation in April 2024, to the date of implementation.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
R0182 - CP Form
Consolidated Consultation Responses
Ofgem Letter on Upcoming PPM Levelisation Single and Multi-Metering Arrangements RFI
R0182 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V1.0 16.07.24
R0182 Initial Assessment Report V1.0 (Approved) 16.07.24
R0182 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 30.08.24
R0182 Change Report (Post-Vote) V3.0 15.10.24
Authority Decision on REC Modification Proposal R0182
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations Footnote Review
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0181
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
23/08/2024 - This change was successfully implemented as part of the August 2024 Extraordinary REC Release on 23 August 2024.
Summary
The footnotes within Schedule 14 - Metering Operations are not in the correct place, are missing or no longer relevant. This Change Proposal looks to correct issues within the footnotes and move them into the legal text to prevent this from happening when future Change Proposals impacting this schedule are implemented.
Change Plan
Change Proposal Plan and Impact Assessment Report issued
Completed
Start:
06 Jun 2024Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
18 Jun 2024Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
18 Jun 2024Due:
19 Jun 2024Completion:
19 Jun 2024Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
19 Jun 2024Due:
19 Jun 2024Completion:
19 Jun 2024Consultation Close
Completed
Start:
19 Jun 2024Due:
10 Jul 2024Completion:
10 Jul 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
10 Jul 2024Due:
11 Jul 2024Completion:
11 Jul 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
11 Jul 2024Due:
19 Jul 2024Completion:
19 Jul 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
19 Jul 2024Due:
02 Aug 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Date
23 August 2024
| 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
Metering Operations v4.1 footnote review legal drafting for PCR
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Document title
Metering Operations v4.1 footnote review legal drafting for FCR
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Problem Statement
REC parties are unable to ensure their processes and procedures correctly reflect their obligations as the footnotes within Schedule 14 - Metering Operations are not in the correct place, are missing or no longer relevant.
Stages Selection
R0181 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 18.06.2024
R0181 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 18.06.2024
R0181 Preliminary Change Report
Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0181 Final Change Report - approved 22.07.24
Company Name
Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Change Smart Meter Installation Consumer Survey Specification survey questions to a REC Category 2 document
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0177
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented on 06 September 2024.
Summary
Adding the Smart Meter Installation Consumer Survey Specification questions to the REC list of documents will allow any amendments to follow the REC change process and allow anyone to propose such amendments.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report published
Completed
Start:
22 May 2024Due:
05 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Consultation opened
Completed
Start:
05 Jul 2024Due:
05 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Consultation closes
Completed
Start:
05 Jul 2024Due:
26 Jul 2024Completion:
26 Jul 2024Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2024Due:
09 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Change Panel decision
Completed
Start:
09 Aug 2024Due:
20 Aug 2024Completion:
20 Aug 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 September 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0003 | Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Implementation |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Domestic or Micro-Business Consumer, I want the Smart Meter Installation survey questions to have robust governance, so I have confidence the right KPIs are being monitored.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want the Smart Meter Installation survey questions to be governed by the REC Change Process, so I can suggest and provide feedback on changes to them.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
REC Baseline Statement DRAFT
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Problem Statement
The Smart Meter Installation Consumer Survey Specification questions are mandatory for Energy Suppliers to use, but there is no mechanism for Energy Suppliers to raise changes or issues against the questions as they are not held in the REC Baseline Statement.
Stages Selection
R0177 Change Proposal Form
R0177 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 Approved
R0177 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 Approved
R0177 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0177 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0177 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.1
Company Name
Gemserv
Review status
Review required
Improvements to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme (TDIS)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0173
Change Category
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/09/25 - This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the MHHS M8 22 September 2025 REC Release.
Summary
This Change proposes that not only Confirmed Energy Thefts are incentivised within the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme (TDIS) but also Energy Theft Desktop and Site Visit Investigations.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment Closure
Completed
Start:
20 May 2024Due:
04 Oct 2024Completion:
04 Oct 2024Consultation
In Progress
Start:
04 Oct 2024Due:
18 Oct 2024Completion:
18 Oct 2024Consultation Closure
Not Started
Start:
18 Oct 2024Due:
08 Nov 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
08 Nov 2024Due:
03 Dec 2024Completion:
Send to Authority
Not Started
Start:
03 Dec 2024Due:
04 Dec 2024Completion:
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0173 - Draft Legal Text (26.11.2024)
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Document title
I0173 - Example Calculations (13.08.2024)
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Document title
R0173 - Solution Development Report v2.4 (26.11.2024)
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Problem Statement
Suppliers are not currently meeting their TDIS Theft targets within each TDIS Reporting Year because there may be financial disincentives to undertake investigations where there is no assurance that such investigations would convert into a Confirmed Energy Theft.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
awaghorn@deloitte.co.uk
I0173- Improvements to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme
I0173 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved 20.08.2024.
R0173 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses_NON-CONFIDENTIAL (18.10.2024)
R0173 - Change Report (For Consultation) 18.10.2024
R0173 Consolidated Consultation Responses NONCONFIDENTIAL (26.11.2024)
R0173 Final Change Report (Post-vote)
R0173 Decision Letter
Change Panel Response - Ofgem send back of R0173
Change Panel Response - Ofgem send back of R0173 - Further Clarifications
R0173 Final Decision Letter
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Change Process Improvements following Code Manager review
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0167
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/07/24 - This change was implemented on the 19 July 2024.
Summary
This Change Proposal has been raised to make the required changes to Schedule1 and Schedule 5, to enable process enhancements to be made to support Change Process Improvements project.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Reports Published
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2024Due:
17 May 2024Completion:
17 May 2024Consultation Published
Completed
Start:
17 May 2024Due:
17 May 2024Completion:
17 May 2024Final Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
17 May 2024Due:
07 Jun 2024Completion:
25 Jun 2024Responsible Committee Decison
Completed
Start:
07 Jun 2024Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
02 Jul 2024Status
Implementation Date
19 July 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0001 | Amendment to DCC Service Flag (DI51130) Data Item |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want REC issues and changes that impact Consumers to be developed with Parties and Market Participants input, with minimal delay or hassle, so that I can benefit from positive Consumer outcomes at the earliest opportunity.
- As a REC Party or Market Participant, I want to participate effectively and efficiently in the REC Change Process including the development and progression of industry issues, to shape and develop solutions.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0167 - Final Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Feedback gathered has highlighted issues with the current process including speed of the process, engagement, and inefficiencies. Amendments are required to Schedule 1 and Schedule 5, that will support the provision of a suite of enhancements to the Change Process.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form
R0167 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved)
R0167 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved)
R0167 - Preliminary Change Report v1.1 (Published for Consultation)
R0167 Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0167 Final Change Report v1.0 (Post Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Removal of the Green Deal Panel
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0166
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
23/08/2024 - This change was successfully implemented as part of the August 2024 Extraordinary REC Release on 23 August 2024.
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to remove the Green Deal Panel Terms of Reference from the REC Baseline Statement and product set, and to amend the Change Panel Terms of Reference to incorporate consideration of Green Deal business.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
22 Apr 2024Due:
09 May 2024Completion:
09 May 2024Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
09 May 2024Due:
09 May 2024Completion:
09 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
09 May 2024Due:
07 Jun 2024Completion:
07 Jun 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
07 Jun 2024Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
18 Jun 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
23 August 2024
| 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 summary
- As a party I want Green Deal matters, should they arise to be dealt with in a timely fashion. This could be difficult under the current arrangements where it is not possible to get a quorate panel to make decisions.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
REC Change Panel - Terms of Reference - Red-lined
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Problem Statement
Since the REC was established, no business has been raised that would require the Green Deal Panel to meet and therefore the group has not yet convened. As well as being an unnecessary administrative consideration, it is a challenge to keep the Members and Chair abreast of the wider REC Change Process, and the Green Deal Panel may therefore find it more challenging to discharge its functions in the event that it needs to be convened.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form
R0166 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0166 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved)
R0166 - Preliminary Change Report V1.0
R0166 Final Change Report v1.0
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Prepayment Method Levelisation Reconciliation Housekeeping Change
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0165
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
Implemented on 10/05/2024
Summary
The Code Manager has identified typographical and formatting errors, as well as opportunities to provide clarity, improve consistency and accuracy across the REC Services and products. These changes have been assessed as meeting the criteria to be progressed via a Housekeeping Change Proposal. Schedule 31 - Prepayment Method Levelisation Reconciliation: The Electricity and Gas Meter Point Portfolio Example's have typographical and formatting errors.
Change Plan
House Keeping Change report published
Completed
Start:
16 Apr 2024Due:
25 Apr 2024Completion:
25 Apr 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
25 Apr 2024Due:
07 May 2024Completion:
Status
Implementation Date
10 May 2024
| 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
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Payment Method Levelisation Reconciliation V1.1
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Problem Statement
This is a Housekeeping Change Proposal subject to the Housekeeping Change Proposal process, rather than the standard change process. The nature of the change is that it makes non-material changes to the REC Products to correct typographical and consistency errors. It also provides an opportunity to introduce necessary clarifications.
Stages Selection
Gas Template AAA_01.csv
Electricity Template FFFF_01.csv
R0165 Housekeeping Change Report Post Vote
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Removing the Enumerations from Communications Method Data Item (J0386) to align with BSC CP 1594
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0164
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
23/08/2024 - This change was successfully implemented as part of the August 2024 Extraordinary REC Release on 23 August 2024.
Summary
BSC has raised Change Proposal CP1594 which seeks to create an approvals process and a valid set for communications method. This change is proposing to create an approvals process to allow for the managed end dating of older technologies, such as Public switched telephone network (PSTN), Circuit Switched Data (CSD) and later 2G, and the assessment of the validity of newer communications technologies, such as (but not exclusively) Narrow Band-Intern of Things (NBIoT) and Category M (CAT-M). The evolution of metering communication systems underscores the need for timely updates. Legacy systems risk inefficiencies and potential security vulnerabilities. Implementing an approval process, modelled on BSCP601, ensures a standardised approach to introducing new technologies and managing the exit of old ones. Further justifications include: • To allow for the centrally managed end-dating of redundant communications technologies in line with known deadlines for those technologies to become redundant and unreliable. • To allow for the wider industry education of newer types of communication technologies. • To create and expand the already existing central knowledge base of the evolution and attributes of newer communication technologies as they relate to Settlement Metering Equipment. • To ensure transparency for all industry participants on the newer communications types available and the dates for which legacy communications must be removed. CP1594 will create a valid set, linked to the new approval process and using Data Item J0386 as a conduit to detail the approved communication methods as well as end dates for communication methods which are becoming redundant and unreliable.
Change Plan
PARTY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
16 Apr 2024Due:
25 Apr 2024Completion:
25 Apr 2024PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT AND CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2024Due:
23 May 2024Completion:
23 May 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
23 May 2024Due:
20 Jun 2024Completion:
20 Jun 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Completed
Start:
20 Jun 2024Due:
02 Jul 2024Completion:
02 Jul 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
23 August 2024
| 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 summary
- As a Supplier/DNO/MEM, I want to ensure that Market Messages I send or receive to contain up-to-date, accurate data, so that I am able to effectively engage with the wider industry.
- As a non-REC Party Service User I want to ensure that Market Messages I send or receive to contain up-to-date, accurate data, so that I am able to effectively engage with the wider industry.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0164 - Draft Solution - J0386 Data Item - Data Spec Changes 22.05.24
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Problem Statement
The BSC are making changes to how permissible Outstation communication methods are captured and recorded within the industry. In order to align with these BSC led changes, the REC Data Specification must be reviewed in order to update the affected Data Item – DI50178 (J0386).
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0164 - Change Proposal Form (Word)
R0164 Change Proposal Form (PDF)
R0164 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V1.0
R0164 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0
R0164 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 23.05.24
R0164 Preliminary Change Report (Published For Consultation) V1.0 23.05.24
R0164 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 20.06.24
R0164 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 03.07.24
Company Name
Elexon
Review status
Review required
Electricity Supply to Hydrogen Electrolysers
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0160
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
This Change to the Retail Energy Code is proposing to facilitate efficient and robust procedures between Licensed Suppliers and LCCC as part of the regulatory solution to prove that electricity supplied to the hydrogen producer is LCHS-compliant.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
20 Mar 2024Due:
02 May 2024Completion:
25 Apr 2024Consultation Close
Completed
Start:
02 May 2024Due:
24 May 2024Completion:
20 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
24 May 2024Due:
07 Jun 2024Completion:
23 May 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
07 Jun 2024Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
04 Jun 2024Authority Determination Requested
Completed
Start:
18 Jun 2024Due:
19 Jun 2024Completion:
05 Jun 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 June 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- A modification to the Retail Energy Code to facilitate efficient and robust procedures between Licensed Suppliers and LCCC as part of the regulatory solution to prove that electricity supplied to the hydrogen producer is LCHS-compliant.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Electricity Supply to Hydrogen Electrolysers Schedule (Draft)
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Document title
R0160 - Draft Schedule - Electricity Supply to Hydrogen Electrolysers (Published for FCR) 23.05.2024)
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Document title
R0160 - Schedule 1 - Interpretations & Definitions at FCR (23.05.2024)
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Problem Statement
Primary legislation for hydrogen production does not mention the role of Licensed Suppliers. Consequently, the LCCC does not have the power needed to compel Licensed Suppliers to disclose the information needed by the LCCC to carry out its duties with regards the Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM) and Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement (LCHA) to prove that the electricity is compliant with the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard (LCHS) .
Stages Selection
R0160 - CP Form Electricity Supply to Hydrogen Electrolysers
R0160 - Draft Legal Text (Submitted by proposer)
R0160 - Change Proposal Plan V1.0 (Approved) 18.04.2024
R0160 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 18.04.2024
R0160 - Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) 25.04.2024
R0160 - Consolidated Consultation Responses (21.05.2024)
R0160 - Final Change Report V2.0 (Post-vote) 04.06.2024
R0160 Authority Decision
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required