Housekeeping November 2026
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0345
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/09/2026 - Housekeeping Change Proposal raised by Code Manager
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of non-material clarifications, typographical errors and changes needed to REC products.
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
Stages Selection
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Legal text to support REC Change R0180
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0336
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2026 - the consultation is open, responses must be received by 23:59 14 September 2026
Summary
REC Change R0180 “Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Users” implements a technical solution for the closure of certain ticket raised to the Switching Operator when no response has been received. This Change Proposal contains the legal text to support R0180.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0336 Schedule 26 Switching Service Management - for consultation
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Document title
R0336 Switching Operator (SO) Service Definition - for consultation
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Problem Statement
R0180 Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Usersintroduces a technical solution for the closure of certain tickets raised to the Switching Operator when no response has been received. Without supporting legal text, these obligations and expectations are not documented within the REC.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0336 submission form
R0336 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) V1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Farooq change proposal 1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R10001
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
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Summary
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Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
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
Linked to SDS Delivery
No
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
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Problem Statement
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Stages Selection
Workgroup
Workgroup(s)
Company Name
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Review status
Review required
Introduction of Sweet Treat Reward System
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R9999
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
Consultation issued June 29th
Summary
This proposal introduces a formalised “Sweet Treat Reward System” within the REC governance framework, whereby participants are recognised with confectionery based incentives for timely delivery, high quality submissions, and proactive engagement in the change process. The change aims to improve stakeholder participation, reduce consultation fatigue, and enhance overall delivery performance by introducing a light-touch behavioural incentive aligned to existing governance activities.
Impact Status
Alternative Change Proposals
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Version 4.2.0 - 27 Mar 2027.
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement | |
| R0136 | Change to REC Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC) |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Linked to SDS Delivery
No
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
The proposed solution is to introduce a new REC provision establishing a “Sweet Treat Reward System” (STRS), creating a light-touch, non-financial incentive mechanism linked to existing change process activities. This would require updates to REC governance documentation (e.g. Change Management schedule and supporting guidance) to define eligibility criteria, reward thresholds, and roles, with the Code Manager responsible for administering and maintaining the scheme and recording outcomes within the REC Portal.
End-to-end, the solution would operate by linking stakeholder behaviours (e.g. timely consultation responses, active participation in CIG discussions, and high-quality submissions) to predefined reward triggers. The REC Portal would be enhanced to capture participation metrics, calculate eligibility, and notify participants of earned rewards via automated communications (e.g. portal notifications or email), with a monthly or milestone-based cadence. Data flows would include submission timestamps, attendance records, and qualitative assessment inputs from the Code Manager or Change Leads, which would be consolidated into a “Reward Eligibility Log” maintained within REC systems.
Implementation would be led by the Code Manager, supported by the DSP for system changes and reporting capability, and overseen by REC governance bodies to ensure alignment with existing obligations and neutrality principles. The solution would not alter core decision-making processes but would overlay an engagement-focused mechanism, with clear accountability for administration, auditability of outcomes, and periodic review to ensure continued effectiveness and proportionality.
Problem Statement
The REC change process currently relies on formal obligations and voluntary participation to secure stakeholder engagement; however, this approach does not consistently drive timely, high-quality input during key stages such as consultations and working groups. As a result, participation can be delayed, inconsistent, or limited in substance, reducing the effectiveness of impact assessments and slowing overall change delivery.
In the absence of any positive reinforcement mechanisms, the process places full reliance on compliance rather than motivation, which may not fully reflect the human factors influencing engagement. This creates a persistent gap between the intended collaborative nature of the REC and the reality of stakeholder behaviour, ultimately affecting the pace and quality of change outcomes delivered to the market.
In the absence of any positive reinforcement mechanisms, the process places full reliance on compliance rather than motivation, which may not fully reflect the human factors influencing engagement. This creates a persistent gap between the intended collaborative nature of the REC and the reality of stakeholder behaviour, ultimately affecting the pace and quality of change outcomes delivered to the market.
Stages Selection
Workgroup
Workgroup(s)
Review status
Reviewed - Accepted
Use of REL Data by The Authority
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0330
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented as part of the July 2026 REC Release.
Summary
This Change Proposal allows The Authority to utilise REL data and its elements to match a UPRN to an MPAN. This is an electricity only Change Proposal.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
31 July 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0330 Proposed legal text changes v2.0
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Document title
R0330 Legal Text for Final Recommendation
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Problem Statement
The REC currently limits the use of Retail Energy Location (REL) data to Switching purposes only. This limits the Authority’s ability to match a UPRN to an MPAN in support of the government’s Bill Discount Scheme.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0330 submission form
R0330 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) v1.0 Approved
R0330 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0330 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.0 Approved 21.07.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Removal of D0383 & D0384 requirements from Sharing MTDs process
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0328
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
14/08/2026 - the consultation has opened, responses must be received by 23:59 07 September 2026.
Summary
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations currently holds obligations for a Meter Operator Agent (MOA) to send a D0383 ‘Notification of Commissioning Information’ to Electricity Suppliers, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Data Services and Data Collectors in certain process steps. The D0383 was not shared with these Parties in legacy arrangements, and there is no requirement for it to be sent to facilitate the MHHS arrangements. There are similar requirements to send the D0384 ‘Notification of Commissioning Status’ to these Parties, when it is only required by the Electricity Supplier. These requirements were introduced by the MHHS Design in error and need to be removed.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0328 legal text V0.1
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Problem Statement
Schedule 14 - Metering Operations puts obligations on MOAs which are both not required and impossible to fulfil (as the Scenario Variants to send the D0383 from the MOA to the Electricity Supplier, DNO, Data Service and Data Collector do not exist). There are similar problems for the D0384, which is only required to be sent from the MOA to the Electricity Supplier.
Stages Selection
R0328 submission form
R0328 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 - approved 21.07.26
R0328 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0 approved 12.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Tariff Interoperability Phase 1a – Supplier Performance Assurance Requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0323
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
13/08/2026 - Consultation opened for responses until 23:59 on 07/09/2026
Summary
Obligations are being introduced into the REC to require Suppliers to make Tariff Pricing Data available to Tariff Interoperability Users (TI Users) using a new Tariff Interoperability Application Programming Interface (TI API). This proposal will provide Code Manager with data to assure supplier performance against obligations in a new REC Schedule: Tariff Interoperability Arrangements.
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
27 February 2027
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
I0323 submission form
I0323 - REC Prioritisation Matrix
I0323 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved
R0323 Legal Drafting
I0323 Party IA Request
I0323 Consolidated Party IA Responses NON-CONFIDENTIAL
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Erroneous Switch Review: I0237 Clarifications
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0322
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/2026 - The Change Report (For Consultation) has been published and open for comments until 23:59 on 14/08/2026
Summary
The I0237 working group has carried out an end-to-end review of the Erroneous Switch process. The working group highlighted housekeeping changes and clarifications within Schedule 30 and the Market Messages.
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Erroneous Switch Review - I0237 Clarifications (12.05.2026) V1.0
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Document title
R0322 Legal Drafting V1.1
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Problem Statement
The current Erroneous Switch drafting contains inconsistencies that can cause confusion and misunderstanding between Energy Suppliers regarding the applicable governance and process requirements, creating ambiguity around the correct contractual and operational framework. In addition, the I0237 Working Group has identified further required amendments to Schedule 30, highlighting that the existing drafting does not fully or accurately reflect intended process arrangements or correct terminology.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0322 submission form
R0322 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 (Approved) 19.05.2026
R0322 Consolidated IA Responses
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
DNOs Create Export MPANs after approving G98/99 commissioning documents
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0321
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2026 - the consultation is open, responses must be received by 23:59 14 September 2026.
Summary
The creation of Import Metering Points for new Premises sits with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO), while the Export Metering Points generally sit with the Electricity Supplier. When the DNO approves the G98 Engineering Recommendation Installation Document (Form B) or G99 Engineering Recommendation Installation Document (Form A3-1 or A3-2) under the Distribution Code, they could create Export Metering Points at this time (with the logical Disconnection process being available for any Export Metering Points that are then not required).
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
25 June 2027
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Schedule 27 RMP lifecycle draft V0.1
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Document title
Schedule 27 RMP lifecycle draft V0.2
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Problem Statement
The information required by the DNO to create an Export Metering Point sits with the Consumer rather than the Electricity Supplier, and leads to the Electricity Supplier acting as an unnecessary third party in the process. This is leading to unnecessary time being added to the process, negatively impacting Consumers and the journey to Net Zero. This is particularly apparent for large new housing developments, which may have several tens of thousands of Export Metering Points to create with the same DNO and require the use of the Bulk Request process. This process is cumbersome and has no two DNOs operating the process in the same way.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0321 submission form
R0321 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved 05.05.26
R0321 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0321 Update to Plan V1.0 approved 18.08.26
R0321 Change Report (For Consultation) approved 18.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping June 2026
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0320
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of non-material clarifications, typographical errors and changes needed to REC products.
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
June 2026 Housekeeping Summary V1.0
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Document title
June 2026 Housekeeping legal text (zip file)
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Document title
June 2026 Housekeeping Summary V2.0
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Document title
June 2026 Housekeeping legal text v3.0
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Problem Statement
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
Stages Selection
R0320 Housekeeping Change Report v1.1
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required