Prepayment Levelisation

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0147
Change Category
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
This change was implemented as part of the the Extraordinary release on 28 March 2024. *This Change Proposal has no impacts on Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to introduce the necessary governance and charging arrangements into the Retail Energy Code, to reconcile the impact on Domestic Energy Suppliers of levelling the cost of standing charges to Domestic Consumers paying by means of a Prepayment Meter with those paying by Direct Debit. This proposal is being raised on a contingent basis pending the decision of the Authority on whether to modify the standard conditions of the Gas and Electricity Supply Licences to levelise standing charges. That decision is expected in January 2024. This Change Proposal is being progressed in anticipation of the reconciliation of levelisation costs being administered by the Retail Energy Code Company.
Proposer
Jon Dixon
Change Plan

Solution development completed

Completed

Start:

22 Sep 2023

Due:

12 Oct 2023

Completion:

12 Oct 2023

Impact assessment period started

Completed

Start:

12 Oct 2023

Due:

13 Oct 2023

Completion:

13 Oct 2023

Impact assessment completed

Completed

Start:

13 Oct 2023

Due:

08 Nov 2023

Completion:

08 Nov 2023

Preliminary Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

08 Nov 2023

Due:

17 Nov 2023

Completion:

17 Nov 2023

Responsible Committee review of Preliminary Change Report

Completed

Start:

17 Nov 2023

Due:

21 Nov 2023

Completion:

21 Nov 2023

Consultation started

Completed

Start:

21 Nov 2023

Due:

22 Nov 2023

Completion:

22 Nov 2023

Consultation closed

Completed

Start:

22 Nov 2023

Due:

13 Dec 2023

Completion:

13 Dec 2023

Final Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

13 Dec 2023

Due:

12 Jan 2024

Completion:

11 Jan 2024

Responsible Committee decision

Completed

Start:

12 Jan 2024

Due:

16 Jan 2024

Completion:

16 Jan 2024

Authority Determination requested

Completed

Start:

16 Jan 2024

Due:

17 Jan 2024

Completion:

17 Jan 2024
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 28.03.2024_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
Harriet Truss
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Domestic Consumer, I want to be charged the same standing charges regardless of whether I pay by DD or have a Prepayment Meter.
  2. As an Energy Supplier, I want my obligations regarding data provision to be clear so that I can provide accurate data. As an Energy Supplier, I want there to be a fair reconciliation mechanism calculates, reports, invoices and credits my organisation with the outcome of applying the payment levelisation methodology. As an Energy Supplier, I want the arrangements for the payment mechanism and terms, charging arrangements and invoicing to be clearly set out in the REC, so I can meet my obligations and have confidence in how the scheme operates.
  3. As RECCo, I want my responsibilities in relation to the development and administration of the levelisation scheme to be clearly set out in the REC so that I can successfully deliver the scheme for the industry. As the REC Code Manager, I want the levelisation scheme arrangements to be clearly set out in the REC, so that I can fulfil my role in administering and assuring the scheme.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Prepayment Levelisation - High level Solution Overview 05.10.2023
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PPM Levelisation - High level Solution Overview v2.0 13.10.2023
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R0147 Draft Legal Text 05.10.2023
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R0147 Legal Text for PCR 17.11.2023
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PPM Levelisation - High level Solution Overview v3.0 (17.11.2023)
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Payment Method Levelisation Solution Requirements (17.11.2023)
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Schedule XX Appendix - Supplier Data Reporting Specification v1.0
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R0147 Legal Text For Consultation 22.11.23
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PPM Levelisation - High level Solution Overview v4.0 For Consultation 22.11.2023
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PPM Levelisation - High level Solution Overview v5.0 11.01.2024
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Payment Method Levelisation Solution Requirements_11.01.2024
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R0147 Legal Text for FCR 11.01.2024
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Ofgem Letter Levelisation - Alignment of legal text and license conditions 20.12.2023
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R0147 Legal text - Consultation to FCR comparison
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Levelisation - Alignment of legal text and licence modifications REC Response 17.01.2024
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R0147 Additional data specification guidance 23.02.2024
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Problem Statement
Ofgem are working towards and consulting on the design and implementation of a levelisation scheme to align the standing charges of Domestic Consumers who pay through a Prepayment Meter with those who pay via DD. RECCo will be the delivery partner for this scheme, however, the requirements and arrangements for the scheme need to be established in the REC.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
R0147 - Change Proposal Form.docx
R0147 Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 14.11.2023
R0147 - Change Proposal Re-Plan (Approved) 19.12.2023
R0147 Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved) 03.10.2023
R0147 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0147 Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 22.11.2023
R0147 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0147 Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 16.01.2024
Authority decision on REC modification proposal R0147 - Prepayment Levelisation 23.02.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0146
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 has been raised to update the Data Specification and to align it with the changes made during implementation of change proposal ‘R0067 – Introduction of CSS Refresh Functionality’.
Proposer
Michael Taylor
Change Plan

Preliminary Change Report Published

Completed

Start:

21 Aug 2023

Due:

16 May 2024

Completion:

16 May 2024

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

16 May 2024

Due:

16 May 2024

Completion:

16 May 2024

Final Change Report Issued

Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality > Change Plan

Start:

16 May 2024

Due:

19 Jun 2024

Completion:

Responsible Committee Decision

Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality > Change Plan

Start:

19 Jun 2024

Due:

26 Jun 2024

Completion:

Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 23.08.2024_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes to Market Messages I send and receive that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0146 Solution Development Report
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Document title
R0146 Attachment A - Proposed Data Specification Changes
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Problem Statement
Following implementation of R0067, a small number of Market Messages and Data Items need to be appropriately reflected within the Data Specification.
R0146 - Change Proposal Form
R0146 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0146 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0146 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0146 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 26.06.2024
Company Name
Code Manager
Review status
Review required

Amendment to Multiplication Factor Enumerations to Support Hydrogen Trials

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0142
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
The H100 hydrogen gas trial involves the supply of hydrogen gas to households in place of natural gas. The quantity of gas supplies needs to be billed in a way that is comparable to standard gas supply. To facilitate the trial, a multiplication factor enumeration value must be established within the Data Specification that can replicate hydrogen’s calorific value, therefore allowing accurate billing.
Proposer
David Addison
Change Plan

SERVICE PROVIDER IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED

Completed

Start:

11 Aug 2023

Due:

27 Nov 2023

Completion:

27 Nov 2023

PARTY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED

Completed

Start:

27 Nov 2023

Due:

01 Dec 2023

Completion:

01 Dec 2023

PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED

Completed

Start:

01 Dec 2023

Due:

19 Jan 2024

Completion:

19 Jan 2024

CONSULTATION ISSUED

Completed

Start:

19 Jan 2024

Due:

19 Jan 2024

Completion:

19 Jan 2024

FINAL CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED

Completed

Start:

19 Jan 2024

Due:

20 Feb 2024

Completion:

16 Feb 2024

RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION

Completed

Start:

20 Feb 2024

Due:

28 Feb 2024

Completion:

28 Feb 2024
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 28.06.2024_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Consumer taking part in the H100 trial, I want to be charged based on the amount of gas I consume, such that I am not charged more than I would have been, had I consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas.
  2. As a Gas Supplier, I want to ensure H100 trial Consumers, are not charged more than they would have been, had they consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas. 2- As a Gas Transporter, I want to accurately know how much hydrogen gas is being offtaken, so that I can support Suppliers. 3- As the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP), I want Market Messages relating to meter asset information to be accurate, so that I am better able to support dependant REC Parties. 4- As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I want my metering assets compatible with the H100 trial to be underpinned by accurate Market Messages, so that I able to manage these meters correctly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0142 Solution - DI40145 - A0120 - Multiplication Factor Change v2.0
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Document title
R0142 Solution-DI40145-A0120-Multiplication Factor Change v2.1
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Problem Statement
In order for the H100 gas trial to be successful, a billable value for hydrogen gas needs to be accurately calculated from supplied physical volumes. To do this, relevant Data Items (relating to the calculation of billable gas volumes) within the Data Specification need to be updated to allow a new value for the multiplication factor. This change seeks to introduce a new enumeration value for the multiplication factor needed to facilitate the addition of this new value.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
DI40145 Multiplication Factor - 23.06.2023
R0142 - Change Proposal Form.pdf
R0142 - Change Proposal Form
R0142 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.2023
R0142 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.23
R0142 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 16.01.24
R0142 Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 19.01.24
R0142 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 16.02.24
R0142 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 - 28.02.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Housekeeping amendments

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0140
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
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. Schedule 27 – RMP Lifecycle Schedule 1 – Interpretations and Definitions Schedule 5 – Change Management Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance
Proposer
Holly Law
Change Plan

Publish House Keeping Change Report

Completed

Start:

11 Aug 2023

Due:

08 Sep 2023

Completion:

08 Sep 2023

Responsible Committee decision

Completed

Start:

08 Sep 2023

Due:

19 Sep 2023

Completion:

19 Sep 2023

Implemented

Completed

Start:

19 Sep 2023

Due:

03 Nov 2023

Completion:

03 Nov 2023
Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 03.11.2023_live

Documents

Name Version Last updated Actions
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Version 1.0 - 08 Jun 2026 PDF - 317 bytes
1.0 08 Jun 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
holly.law
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0140 Final Draft Legal text
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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.
R0140 - Housekeeping Change Report v1.0 (Approved) 19.09.23
Company Name
Gemserv
Review status
Review required

Alignment of Market Message D0225 ‘consent to share flag’ to support PSR data sharing

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0139
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
This change was implemented on the 12th April 2024.
Summary
Ofgem have been in with discussion with Energy Suppliers this year, requesting them to voluntarily change how they use the consent option within the Priority Services Register (PSR) flow. This Change Proposal (CP) has been raised to make sure the Market Message mirrors the process agreed between Ofgem and Energy Suppliers by re-naming the Priority Services Register (PSR) Data Item DI51497 (J2208) as “Lawful basis for sharing” and to amend the relevant clauses in REC Schedule 13 if needed.
Proposer
Katie Stanyard
Change Plan

Party Impact Assessment

Completed

Start:

11 Aug 2023

Due:

05 Jan 2024

Completion:

05 Jan 2024

Preliminary Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

05 Jan 2024

Due:

26 Jan 2024

Completion:

26 Jan 2024

Consultation

Completed

Start:

26 Jan 2024

Due:

09 Feb 2024

Completion:

09 Feb 2024

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

09 Feb 2024

Due:

16 Feb 2024

Completion:

16 Feb 2024

Responsible Committee Decision

Not Started

Start:

16 Feb 2024

Due:

28 Feb 2024

Completion:

Appeal Window Closure

Not Started

Start:

28 Feb 2024

Due:

13 Mar 2024

Completion:

Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 12.04.2024_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0105 Review of ONAGE SLAs
  • Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
holly.law
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
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Problem Statement
The current PSR Data Item DI51497(J2208) ‘Consent to share data obtained’ does not mirror the legal basis for sharing data that DNOs rely on, or the process that Suppliers have planned to have in place by early 2024.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0139 - Change Proposal Form
Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
Consolidated Consultation Responses R0139
R0139 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 Approved
R0139 Initial Assessment Report v1.1 Approved
R0139 - Extension to Change Plan v1.0
R0139 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0139 Final Change Report v1.0 approved
ICO letter to Ofgem
R0139 redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
Company Name
Energy Networks Association
Review status
Review required

Combined progression of Change Proposals R0058, R0104 and R0129

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0138
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
This change seeks to efficiently address the issues raised under the following Change Proposals. R0058 – REC Services Procurement Clarification R0104 – Clarifying Requirement for Continuous Billing Following an Erroneous Switch R0129 – Clarifying Event of Default Requirements These Change Proposals have been identified by the Code Manager as requiring non-contentious, clarificatory and non-material alterations to the REC Legal Text only.
Proposer
Elise Handy
Change Plan

Preliminary Change Report published

Completed

Start:

04 Aug 2023

Due:

01 Sep 2023

Completion:

01 Sep 2023

Consultation close

Completed

Start:

01 Sep 2023

Due:

15 Sep 2023

Completion:

15 Sep 2023

Final Change Report published

Completed

Start:

15 Sep 2023

Due:

22 Sep 2023

Completion:

22 Sep 2023

Responsible Committee decision

Not Started

Start:

22 Sep 2023

Due:

03 Oct 2023

Completion:

Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 03.11.2023_live

Documents

Name Version Last updated Actions
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Version 1.0 - 08 Jun 2026 PDF - 317 bytes
1.0 08 Jun 2026
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Version 1.0 - 08 Jun 2026 PDF - 317 bytes
1.0 08 Jun 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Market Participant, I need the REC drafting to be accurate, so I can rely on it to ensure my processes and procedures correctly reflect my obligations. If there are mistakes or omissions, then it could cause issues with the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0138 - Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Three Change Proposals have been placed on hold due to having a low priority status. These proposals have been identified as having fully formed solutions, which are non-contentious and can be quickly implemented. This change seeks to address these Change Proposals so that they can be addressed, and their benefits realised.
DRAFT Change Proposal Form - Umbrella 2 CP.docx
R0138 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 15.08.2023
R0138 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 15.08.2023
R0138 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0138 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (01.09.2023) published for Consultation
R0138 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote) 03.10.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Change to REC Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC)

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0136
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
06/12/2023- This Change was implemented as part of the 6 December 2023 Extraordinary Release
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to deliver two changes to REC Schedule 22 – Market Stabilisation Charge. The first change will update the statement timescales in Schedule 22 to ensure that this is appropriately aligned with the statement Schedule. The second change seeks to update the disputes Section (section 7) of Schedule 22 to include reference to Credit Advice Notes.
Proposer
Lynne Fallon
Change Plan

Impact Assessment and Change Proposal Plan Published

Completed

Start:

17 Jul 2023

Due:

25 Aug 2023

Completion:

25 Aug 2023

Preliminary Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

25 Aug 2023

Due:

22 Sep 2023

Completion:

22 Sep 2023

Review of PCR by Change Panel

Completed

Start:

22 Sep 2023

Due:

03 Oct 2023

Completion:

03 Oct 2023

Consultation Started

Completed

Start:

03 Oct 2023

Due:

06 Oct 2023

Completion:

06 Oct 2023

Consultation Closes

Completed

Start:

06 Oct 2023

Due:

26 Oct 2023

Completion:

26 Oct 2023

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

26 Oct 2023

Due:

10 Nov 2023

Completion:

10 Nov 2023

Change Panel Decision

Completed

Start:

10 Nov 2023

Due:

21 Nov 2023

Completion:

21 Nov 2023
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 06.12.2023_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0106 Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
Samantha Briggs
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As RECCo, I want the Retail Energy Code to specify my obligations, governance and charging mechanisms, so that I can effectively discharge obligations imposed by the Authority through the Licence Condition modification.
  2. As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how RECCo will calculate my credits and liabilities and when they will send statements, so that I can plan to review my invoices/credit notes prior to the receipt of monies owed or payments I need to make to RECCo or at an appropriate time for my organisation.
  3. As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how I can dispute a Credit Advice which I do not believe is accurate, so that I am able to raise a dispute/challenge compliantly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0136 - Draft Legal Text (10.11.2023)
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Problem Statement
Schedule 22 says that within 10 Working Days after the end of each MSC-4-Week Cycle, RECCo shall send each Energy Supplier a statement in respect of that MSC-4-Week Cycle. This contradicts the 15 days set out in the Process Maps shared with Parties during the development of the administration arrangements of the Market Stabilisation Charge. Additionally, suppliers are querying how they may raise a dispute when they believe they are not entitled to the monies stated on Credit Advice Notices as this process is not set out in the Schedule.
R0136 - Change Proposal Form
R0136 - Changes to Sche 22 - CPP v1.0 (Approved) 05.09.2023
R0136 - Changes to Sch 22 MSC IAR (Approved) v1.0 05.09.2023
R0136 - Preliminary Change Report - (Approved) 03.10.23
R0136 - Consolidated Consultation Response 10/11/2023
R0136 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 21.11.2023
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required

Removal of CSS Business Rule 1177 to reflect OFAF optionality

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0128
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 *No Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement impacts
Summary
This change looks to remove business rule 1177, from the Central Switching Service (CSS) Message Business Data Validation Rules, which mandates that all Suppliers have a ‘One Fail All Fail’ (OFAF) reference included in their Switching Operational Data record in CSS. This was not the intended design. CSS system functionality will be updated as part of an operational change, as agreed at Switching go-live. This change is required to align the Data Specification with the operation of the system.
Proposer
mark.pearce
Change Plan

Preliminary Change Report and Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

16 Jun 2023

Due:

28 Jul 2023

Completion:

27 Jul 2023

Consultation Closed

Completed

Start:

28 Jul 2023

Due:

18 Aug 2023

Completion:

18 Aug 2023

Final Change Report published

Completed

Start:

18 Aug 2023

Due:

08 Sep 2023

Completion:

08 Sep 2023

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

08 Sep 2023

Due:

27 Sep 2023

Completion:

15 Sep 2023

Appeal Window Closed

Completed

Start:

27 Sep 2023

Due:

02 Oct 2023

Completion:

02 Oct 2023
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 06.12.2023_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0106 Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
Harriet Truss
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As the Code Manager, I want the REC to reflect the intended design and align to the CSS functionality so that I do not need to operate a workaround As the Switching Operator, I want the REC Data Specification to reflect the functionality as designed so that my obligations are clear
  2. As an Energy Supplier, I want the SOD, relating to my Market Participant Identifier/s (MPIDs), to accurately record my OFAF reference so that my OFAF qualification status is clearly understood
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0128 Proposed Solution v1.0 (Initial Assessment) 11.07.2023
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R0128 Proposed Solution v1.0 (Approved) 18.09.2023
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R0128 - Draft Legal Text 27.07.2023
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R0128 - Approved Legal Text 18.09.23
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Problem Statement
As a Consumer, I want the operational switching processes to run efficiently so that my switching experience is not impacted
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0128 - Change Proposal form (downloadable version) 16.06.2023
R0128 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Pre-Approval) 11.07.2023
R0128 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 18.07.2023
R0128 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 18.07.2023
R0128 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (For Consultation) 27.07.2023
R0128 Consolidated Consultation Responses PUBLIC v1.0 08.09.23
R0128 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 18.09.23
Company Name
RTS
Review status
Review required

SDEP Review Improvements (1) - Process Types

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0121
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
Following a comprehensive review of the Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) system, the Code Manager has identified new Process Types for specific queries and changes to how escalation messages are managed to allow users to better identify appropriate workflows and to handle escalations more efficiently.
Proposer
ryan.dale
Change Plan

Service Provider Impact Assessment start

Completed

Start:

26 May 2023

Due:

09 Oct 2023

Completion:

09 Oct 2023

Service Provider Impact Assessment close

Completed

Start:

09 Oct 2023

Due:

22 Jan 2024

Completion:

15 Jan 2024

Party Impact Assessment start

Completed

Start:

22 Jan 2024

Due:

26 Jan 2024

Completion:

26 Jan 2024

Party Impact Assessment close

Completed

Start:

26 Jan 2024

Due:

16 Feb 2024

Completion:

16 Feb 2024

Preliminary Change Report and Consultation issued

Completed

Start:

16 Feb 2024

Due:

01 Mar 2024

Completion:

01 Mar 2024

Consultation close

Completed

Start:

01 Mar 2024

Due:

22 Mar 2024

Completion:

22 Mar 2024

Final Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

22 Mar 2024

Due:

12 Apr 2024

Completion:

12 Apr 2024

Responsible Committee decision

Completed

Start:

12 Apr 2024

Due:

24 Apr 2024

Completion:

24 Apr 2024
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 23.08.2024_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a Consumer, I want queries associated with my energy supply to be concluded efficiently.
  2. As an SDEP User, I want to have the appropriate Process Types available to record, track and escalate issues and for the REC to be clear on which Process Type to be used in each instance.
Proposed Solution Document
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R0121 Requirements v1.0 26.01.2024
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R0121 Draft Legal Text at FCR (12.04.2024)
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Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) User Guide v3.3 final.pdf
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R0121 user training deck v1.0.pptx
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Problem Statement
Market participants must have the ability to employ SDEP in more scenarios to allow users to record, track and escalate issues and should facilitate performance assurance reporting. The REC must be clear on which Process Type should be used in each instance and that any related SLAs are specified to ensure that Consumer queries are concluded efficiently.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0121 - Change Proposal Form (Downloadable version) 26.05.2023
CP 1 - Process Type
R0121 - Re-baselined Change Plan (Approved) 06.11.2023
R0121 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 03.10.2023
R0121 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 03.10.2023
R0121 - Consolidated Party IA Responses_Non Confidential (01.03.2024)
R0121 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (published for Consultation) 01.03.2024
R0121 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 (12.04.2024)
R0121 - Final Change Report v2.0 (24.04.2024) Approved
Company Name
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Review status
Review required

Annulment Definition

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0119
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/11/2024 - This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the November 2024 REC Release.
Summary
Annulments are defined in the interpretations schedule as: Annulled means that a Registration has been annulled by the Losing Supplier pursuant to an Annulment Request. “Annulment” and similar expressions shall be interpreted accordingly. Annulment Request means the Registration Service Request from the Losing Supplier to terminate the progress of a Registration in accordance with Paragraph 10 of the Registration Services Schedule. The Registration Services Schedule does not define an annulment but sets out in para 10: A Losing Supplier must only submit an Annulment Request in respect of a Registration where the Losing Supplier is permitted to do so in accordance with its Energy Supply Licence. Unfortunately the Energy Supply Licence does not refer to annulments, making this term not clearly defined. REC Performance Assurance (RPA) have identified Parties using annulments when they should use other processes. The lack of a clear definition of what an annulment is could be a contributing factor to this.
Proposer
Anton Moden
Change Plan

Preliminary Change Report and Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

17 May 2023

Due:

31 May 2024

Completion:

31 May 2024

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

31 May 2024

Due:

05 Jul 2024

Completion:

05 Jul 2024

Responsible Committee Decision

Not Started

Start:

05 Jul 2024

Due:

16 Jul 2024

Completion:

Authority Determination Requested

Not Started

Start:

16 Jul 2024

Due:

17 Jul 2024

Completion:

Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 08.11.2024_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0105 Review of ONAGE SLAs
  • Schedule 14 - Metering Operations
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
James Hardy
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
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Extract: Schedule 23 - Registration Services (R0119 Draft Legal Text) - Published at PCR 31.05.2024
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Schedule 23 - Registration Services (R0119 Draft Legal Text) - Published at PCR 31.05.2024
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Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions (R0119 Draft Legal Text) - Published at PCR 31.05.2024
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Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions - R0119 (updated draft amendments at FCR) 05.07.2024
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Schedule 23 - Registration Services - R0119 (updated draft amendments at FCR) 05.07.2024
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Schedule 23 - Registration Services - R0119 (updated draft amendments at FCR) (Extract) 05.07.2024
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Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions - R0119 (Recommended for Authority Approval) 16.07.2024
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Schedule 23 - Registration Services - R0119 (Recommended for Authority approval) 16.07.2024
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Schedule 23 - Registration Services - R0119 (Recommended for Authority approval) (Extract) 16.07.2024.docx
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Problem Statement
Parties are using annulments when they should use other processes, in particular the objection process. The lack of a clear definition of what an annulment is could be a contributing factor to this.
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0119 - Change Proposal Form 17.05.2023
R0119 - Change Proposal Plan V1.0 (Approved)
R0119 - Initial Assessment Report V1.0 (Approved)
R0119 - Preliminary Change Report V1.0 (Published for Consultation) 31.05.2024
R0119 - Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 (25.06.2024)
R0119 - Final Change Report V2.0 (Post-Vote) 16.07.2024
R0119 - Authority Decision (10.09.2024)
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required