ERDS Service Definition timezone correction
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0060
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented as part of the 7 November 2025 REC Release.
Summary
This change seeks to specify timezones within the ERDS Service Definition. For example: Data received by the ERDA shall be included within the ERDS Total Daily Processing on the basis that all data received prior to 23:00hrs is made available to the SMRA, EES Provider or CSS Provider (as applicable) by 06:00hrs the following Working Day. Data received after 23:00hrs will be made available to the SMRA, EES Provider or CSS Provider (as applicable) by the second Working Day
Change Plan
Change Proposal Plan and Impact Assessment Report Published
Completed
Start:
22 Aug 2022Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
18 Jun 2024Change report and Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
18 Jun 2024Due:
28 Jun 2024Completion:
27 Jun 2024Consultation closed
Completed
Start:
28 Jun 2024Due:
19 Jul 2024Completion:
19 Jul 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
19 Jul 2024Due:
28 Aug 2024Completion:
28 Aug 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
28 Aug 2024Due:
12 Sep 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
07 November 2025
| 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 Supplier, I want to have confidence that the data in the systems is aligned and accurate.
- As ERDS Provider, I want to be able to provide accurate and appropriately labelled data that can be aligned with data from other systems.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0060 Proposed legal text for decision 15.08.24.zip
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R0060 Proposed legal text 27.06.24
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R0060 Legal Text ERDS Service Definition v1.0 06.06.2024
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R0060 Approved legal text 28.08.24
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Problem Statement
The ERDS Service Definition does not specify the time with a specified time zone. This has led to some instances of MPRS close of day running at 22:00GMT instead of 23:00GMT. A confirmation of time zone is required within the ERDS Service Definition to negate any confusion or delays in flow processing and systems becoming misaligned.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0060 - Change Proposal Form
R0060 Consolidated RFI Responses v1.0 (05.03.2024)
R0060 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) v1.0 18.06.2024
R0060 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 18.06.2024
R0060 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (For Consultation) 27.06.2024
R0060 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 (15.08.24)
R0060 Change Report (Final Recommendation - Approved) v2.0
Company Name
St Clements Services
Review status
Review required
Maintenance of Qualification Schedule Change
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0059
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 clarify, strengthen and simplify a number of requirements within REC Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance.
Change Plan
Solution Development
Completed
Start:
05 Aug 2022Due:
01 Mar 2023Completion:
01 Mar 2023Impact Assessment Start
Completed
Start:
01 Mar 2023Due:
10 Mar 2023Completion:
10 Mar 2023Impact Assessment End
Completed
Start:
10 Mar 2023Due:
24 Mar 2023Completion:
24 Mar 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
24 Mar 2023Due:
14 Apr 2023Completion:
14 Apr 2023Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
25 Apr 2023Completion:
25 Apr 2023Consultation Start
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2023Due:
28 Apr 2023Completion:
28 Apr 2023Consultation End
Completed
Start:
28 Apr 2023Due:
22 May 2023Completion:
22 May 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
22 May 2023Due:
16 Jun 2023Completion:
15 Jun 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
16 Jun 2023Due:
27 Jun 2023Completion:
27 Jun 2023Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
27 Jun 2023Due:
11 Jul 2023Completion:
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 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Supplier, DNO, GT, MEM and REC Service User, I want to understand precisely what obligations apply to me under the Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance, so that I can provide the required information to the Code Manager in a timely manner and be compliant.
- As the REC Code Manager, I want REC Parties and REC Service Users to have a clear understanding of the information they need to submit relating to the maintenance of their qualification, so that necessary information can be submitted for review and consideration in the most efficient way.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0059 - Draft legal text for IA v1.0 10.03.2023
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R0059 - Draft legal text for Consultation v1.0 14.04.2023
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R0059 - Draft legal text for FCR v1.0 01.06.2023
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R0059 - Final approved draft legal text v1.0 27.06.2023
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EMAR Link - R0059 - Draft legal text for FCR v1.0 01.06.2023
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Problem Statement
REC Service Users are required to submit Maintenance of Qualification Annual Statements to the Code Manager, the requirements differ depending on the User category. The lack of clear obligations for REC Service Users surrounding the Maintenance of Qualification reporting, set out in Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance results in missing or partially completed submissions. Considerable time is spent by the Code Manager requesting and following up on individual submissions.
Stages Selection
R0059 - Change Proposal Form
R0059 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 07.02.2023
R0059 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 07.02.2023
R0059 - Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 14.04.2023
R0059 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (approved) 25.04.2023
R0059 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 23.05.2023
R0059 - Final Change Report v2.0 (post-vote) 27.06.23
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Switching Operator Outage Notification Lead time
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0055
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
30/11/2022 - The REC Technical Expert Panel voted to approve R0055 for implementation on 24 February 2023.
Summary
Within the Switching Operator Service Definition, the Central Switching Service (CSS) Provider is required to provide 10 Working Days’ (WDs) notice of planned system outages. However, within the CSS Provider’s processes and the Switching Operator Change Management Process Category 3 document, an 8 WD lead time is set out. This change seeks to address this discrepancy.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
06 Jul 2022Due:
19 Aug 2022Completion:
19 Sep 2022Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
19 Aug 2022Due:
26 Aug 2022Completion:
13 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
26 Aug 2022Due:
14 Oct 2022Completion:
14 Oct 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
14 Oct 2022Due:
14 Oct 2022Completion:
14 Oct 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
14 Oct 2022Due:
18 Nov 2022Completion:
18 Nov 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
18 Nov 2022Due:
30 Nov 2022Completion:
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 the CSS Provider, I want the service levels to be consistently defined across relevant REC Products. This will ensure that I am clear on the lead time I need to provide for planned outages and can meet the defined service level.
- As a CSS User, I want to understand how much notice I will get for planned outages of the CSS, so I am able to appropriately plan my activity reliant on this service.
- As a Switching Data Service Provider, I want to understand how much notice I will get for planned outages of the CSS. This will ensure I am able to appropriately plan my Operational Switching Service Changes and associated activities.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0055 - Proposed Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Across REC products there is an inconsistency in the defined lead time for the CSS Provider to provide notification of scheduled maintenance and system outages. This may result in uncertainty for Switching Data Service Providers around when they should submit an Operational Switching Service Change. This is to ensure there is sufficient lead time for any change to be included within a planned maintenance release, and for CSS Users planning their operational activity around CSS availability.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0055 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0055 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0055 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0055 - Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) v1.0
R0055 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
DCC
Review status
Review required
EES Access for Virtual Lead Parties
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0054
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/04/2023 - The Data Access Matrix changes went live on 04 November 2022, the technical changes to EES were implemented alongside R0022 on 03 April 2023.
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to allow Virtual Lead Parties (VLP) access to the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES), to allow them to efficiently register their customers for balancing services under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC).
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
17 Jun 2022Due:
22 Jul 2022Completion:
22 Aug 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
22 Jul 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Consultation Complete
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
16 Sep 2022Completion:
16 Sep 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
16 Sep 2022Due:
14 Oct 2022Completion:
14 Oct 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
14 Oct 2022Due:
26 Oct 2022Completion:
26 Oct 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
01 April 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Energy Consumer, I want my VLP to have access to the data needed to correctly register me in a timely manner, so there aren’t delays in the delivery of my service.
- As a VLP, I want to have access to all the data I need to register my customers so I can deliver the service they have requested, without delay.
- As a VLP, I want to be able to use the EES to find the MPAN of a customer using their address information, to enable me to reliably gather this data to without delay or further engagement with my customer.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0054 - Draft DAM Change
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R0054 - Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
VLPs are required to provide their customer’s MPAN as part of the registration process, as per the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). VLPs do not currently have access to the EES to enable an MPAN search and they have no reliable means to acquire the MPAN, other than asking their customer to provide it. This could potentially lead to delays in the registration process and may result in an increased risk of inaccurate data, detrimentally impacting the service VLPs are able to provide to their customers.
Stages Selection
R0054 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0054 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0054 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Published for Consultation)
R0054 - Non-Confidential Consultation Responses
R0054 - Final Change Report v2.0
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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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
Governance of Data under the REC (Alternative)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0046A
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
REC Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
26 May 2022Due:
10 Jun 2022Completion:
10 Jun 2022Present Revised Change Proposal Plan to the REC Change Panel
Completed
Start:
10 Jun 2022Due:
21 Jun 2022Completion:
21 Jun 2022Deadline for Alternative Change Proposal Plan
Completed
Start:
21 Jun 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Consultation Period Start
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Consultation Period End
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
15 Jul 2022Completion:
15 Jul 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
15 Jul 2022Due:
21 Jul 2022Completion:
21 Jul 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
21 Jul 2022Due:
26 Jul 2022Completion:
26 Jul 2022Authority Determination
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2022Due:
02 Aug 2022Completion:
01 Aug 2022Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
03 August 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to have the confidence that my data is being handled compliantly in accordance with the UK GDPR.
- As a REC Party, I want to achieve compliance and have clarification on my obligations in the context of REC Services.
- As a REC Party/Service User, I want to understand the reporting obligations I need to meet if the event of a Personal Data Breach relating to REC Data, to ensure that RECCo Board is made aware. As a REC Party/Service User, I need to understand that I will still need to independently assess and document my respective data protection roles under the REC. As a REC Party/Service User, I need to understand the roles and responsibilities of a Data Controller and/or Data Processor to be able to carry out my obligations under the REC.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0046A - Updated legal text (Post-Consultation)
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Problem Statement
The current data protection and governance provisions in the REC are not fit for purpose, having the potential for ambiguity. Changes have been identified, following a legal review, which will provide more clarity for REC Parties who are Data Controllers and/or Data Processors, and to enable RECCo to maintain a comprehensive approach to the governance of data under the REC.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
R0046A - Change Proposal Form
R0046A - Draft legal text submitted with the CP (May 2022)
R0046A - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Change Proposal Plan v4.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0046A Ofgem Decision letter
R0046 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0046A - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Draft legal text (Post-Party IA)
R0046A - Final Change Report V2.0
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Intellectual Property Rights and Services Data Main Body changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0049
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/11/2024 - This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the November 2024 REC Release.
Summary
The Central Registration Services (CRS) intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions in the Code were drafted before designation of v1.0 of the Code and primarily seek to deal with the CRS Services IPR as if it were IPR developed and owned by the CRS Provider or its contractors. In reality, much of the solution is built upon third party-owned software or platforms/services that are available to the market. Notwithstanding certain concessions were drafted in Clause 13.5 of the Code at designation, the scope of CRS Service IPR refers to some now obsolete terms and concepts and ought to be amended to clarify what the CRS Provider actually owns or is responsible for, to alleviate the existing ambiguity. Potential to amend Clause 13 of the Code as proposed in the attached mark-up, with consequential amendments to the associated definitions in Schedule 1 (Interpretation and Definitions). The definition “User” should be deleted from the Code and the defined terms “CSS User” or “REC Service User” (as applicable) used in substitution.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment Published
Completed
Start:
20 May 2022Due:
04 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report & Consultation Published
Completed
Start:
04 Jul 2024Due:
08 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Consultation Closes
Completed
Start:
08 Aug 2024Due:
30 Aug 2024Completion:
30 Aug 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
30 Aug 2024Due:
10 Sep 2024Completion:
10 Sep 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
10 Sep 2024Due:
17 Sep 2024Completion:
17 Sep 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
17 Sep 2024Due:
01 Oct 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Date
08 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- N/A – No tangible Consumer impact identified.
- As a REC Participant (Service Provider/User), I want the Code to clearly stipulate IPR requirements, so that CRS provisions and arrangements are readily identifiable.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0049-Draft REC Main Body Changes V1.0 04.07.24
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Problem Statement
There is uncertainty as to the scope of the various classes of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) covered in Clause 13 of the REC Main Body (including the extent to which any IPR may exist in certain data, and the use of obsolete terms and concepts). As a result, there is a risk that the relevant industry stakeholders referred to in Clause 13 are unable to grant the licences and indemnities as described in that Clause. The current wording of Clause 5.3 of the REC Main Body requires amendments to ensure it correctly reflects the relationship between CRS Provider and RECCo, the services being provided and the entitlement to input VAT as a recipient of the CRS.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0049 - Change Proposal Form
R0049 - Main Body amendments proposed by DCC
R0049 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V1.0 03.07.24
R0049 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0 03.07.24
R0049 - Consolidated IA Responses V1.0 08.08.24
R0049 Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 08.08.24
R0049 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 02.09.24
R0049 Final Change Report (Approved) V2.0 17.09.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Metering Code of Practice Consolidation Review
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0047
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/04/2023 - Change Proposal implemented on 01 April 2023
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to consolidate the current Metering Codes of Practice into a single set of arrangements that are simplified, proportionate and relevant, which can be monitored via a single audit scheme.
Change Plan
Analysis and Solution Development
Completed
Start:
20 May 2022Due:
28 Jul 2022Completion:
28 Jul 2022Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
28 Jul 2022Due:
29 Jul 2022Completion:
29 Jul 2022Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
13 Sep 2022Completion:
13 Sep 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
13 Sep 2022Due:
16 Sep 2022Completion:
16 Sep 2022Consultation Complete
Completed
Start:
16 Sep 2022Due:
10 Oct 2022Completion:
10 Oct 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
10 Oct 2022Due:
04 Nov 2022Completion:
04 Nov 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
04 Nov 2022Due:
15 Nov 2022Completion:
15 Nov 2022Preliminary Change Report publication
Completed
Start:
29 Jul 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
01 April 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a DNO, MEM, AMI or MI, I want all CoP obligations to be clear and transparent, to ensure all obligations placed upon my organisation and operatives are understood and can be met in the most efficient way. As a MEM, AMI or MI, I want metering accreditation and audit activity to be streamlined and duplication removed, so that efficiency is increased, and unnecessary costs reduced.
- As RECCo, I want the metering scheme accreditation and audit arrangements to be managed and delivered in a cost efficient, effective and consistent approach, to ensure the arrangements deliver against the RECCo strategic aims.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with all relevant CoP to ensure the safety of my Consumers.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0047 Final Legal Text (Post Consultation)
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CoMCoP revisions (Post Consultation)
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CoMCoP Full v1.1 - Extended Clauses (04.10.22)
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Supporting information for Consultation (Extended obligations)
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Proposed Legal Text for Consultation (Redlined and Clean versions)
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RECCo Review - working documents
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Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Solution (Excel)
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Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Legal Text (Word)
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Problem Statement
The current metering arrangements, with separate Metering Codes of Practice, contains duplication and inefficiencies. There are currently four different auditors that undertake accreditation and audit activities across the different schemes. This could mean that a REC Party may require multiple separate accreditations and site audits, resulting in unnecessary operational impacts and costs.
Stages Selection
R0047 - Change Proposal Form
R0047 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0047 - Preliminary Change Report v2.1 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0047 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Changes to SDEP Messages and Schedule numbering for REC V3.0
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0045
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
05 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Consultation closure
Completed
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
14 Jun 2022Completion:
14 Jun 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
14 Jun 2022Due:
22 Jun 2022Completion:
22 Jun 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
22 Jun 2022Due:
29 Jun 2022Completion:
29 Jun 2022Status
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 my Energy Supplier to resolve any Switching or billing issues in a timely manner without unnecessary delays, so that I can receive accurate and timely bills from my chosen Energy Supplier.
- As an SDEP User, I want to understand any changes to SDEP messages I need to send and receive that may impact my business, so I can engage in the process and plan any required changes to my processes.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0045 - Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
The Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) will be updated at CSS Go-Live Date to reflect the new processes being introduced as part of REC V3.0. The SDEP messages and Data Items in the Energy Market Architecture Repository (EMAR) do not currently reflect these new processes. SDEP users require the Data Specification to accurately reflect the messages and Data Items to enable them to meet their obligations.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
Changes to SDEP Messages.docx
R0045 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0045 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0045 - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0045 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0045 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0045 - Final Change Report v2.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
MHHS Programme Changes required to Central Switching Service
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0044
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Urgent
Yes
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 has been raised by the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme to implement the necessary Retail Energy Code (REC) changes in relation to a new Data Communications Company User Role for the Meter Data Retrieval service (MDR). The new role required by the MHHS Target Operating Model will be established by the Smart Energy Code Modification Proposal, SEC MP162. This REC change will provide the new system interfaces required for sharing the MDR’s Registration Data.
Change Plan
Analysis and Requirements Gathering started
Completed
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
05 May 2022Completion:
05 May 2022Present Updated Change Proposal Plan to REC Change Panel
Completed
Start:
05 May 2022Due:
21 Jun 2022Completion:
21 Jun 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment initiated
Completed
Start:
21 Jun 2022Due:
11 Jul 2022Completion:
05 Jul 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment completed
Completed
Start:
11 Jul 2022Due:
15 Aug 2022Completion:
10 Aug 2022Present extended Change Proposal Plan to Change Panel
Completed
Start:
15 Aug 2022Due:
06 Sep 2022Completion:
06 Sep 2022Requirement refinement and validation of Detailed Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
06 Sep 2022Due:
27 Sep 2022Completion:
27 Sep 2022Provide extended Change Proposal Plan to Change Panel
Completed
Start:
28 Oct 2022Due:
31 Oct 2022Completion:
25 Oct 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2022Due:
28 Oct 2022Completion:
27 Oct 2022Responsible Committee Review of the Preliminary Change Report
Completed
Start:
31 Oct 2022Due:
01 Nov 2022Completion:
01 Nov 2022Consultation started
Completed
Start:
01 Nov 2022Due:
04 Nov 2022Completion:
03 Nov 2022Consultation ended
Completed
Start:
04 Nov 2022Due:
25 Nov 2022Completion:
25 Nov 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
25 Nov 2022Due:
09 Dec 2022Completion:
09 Dec 2022Responsible Committee ex-committee decision
Completed
Start:
09 Dec 2022Due:
13 Dec 2022Completion:
13 Dec 2022Authority Determination
Completed
Start:
13 Dec 2022Due:
02 Feb 2023Completion:
02 Feb 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
MHHS Programme Milestone M8 (Code changes delivered)
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As the SMDSP, I want to be able to validate that an SMDR is registered so that I can provide them with access to the Metering Points to which they are registered.
- As a SMDR, I want to be able to access the Metering Points I am registered to so that I can collect settlement data from those meters
- As the CSS Provider, I want the CSS to be able to receive notifications from the Registration Service on the appointment/de-appointment of an SMDR so that I can send the appointment data to the SMDSP. As the CSS Provider, I want the CSS to be able to provide SMDR appointment data to the SMDSP.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0044 - Draft Legal Text
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Document title
R0044 Final Legal Text (Post Consultation)
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Document title
Consultation page
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Document title
Link to EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
The MHHS Target Operating Model requires that the appointment data of the Smart Meter Data Retriever (SMDR) is available to the Smart Meter Data Service Provider (SMDSP), so that the SMDSP can provide SMDRs with access to the Smart Meters at Metering Points they are registered to. Currently the new SMDR role and appointment data do not exist in, nor can they be made available from, CSS as this is a new industry operating model.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0044 - Change Proposal form v1.0
MHHSP-BP003A-CSSandDCC Update - v3.0
R0044 Change Proposal Plan v5.0 (Approved)
R0044 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0044 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0044 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0044 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
R0044 - Ofgem Decision
Company Name
MHHS Programme
Review status
Review required