Changes to the electricity DAM
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0098
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
e-POWER would like to be granted access to EES to be able to gain metering information for their sites such as MOP/DC/DA details, which ease the metering and billing issues they face on a weekly/monthly basis. Access is needed for a few different scenarios, one being if a new site has commissioned and a consultant was appointed by the generator to get site commissioned, the generator doesn’t necessarily know who their MOP agreement is with and there could be 2 MOP agreements with 2 separate parties. As the same supplier must be appointed for export and import, having access would allow e- POWER to be more proactive in this case and reduce the delay in resolving registration issues encountered by the supplier prior to PPA start date and billing & settlements. When the e-POWER auctions conclude, they send the successful buyer registration details containing metering information to allow them to register the export MPAN, they currently do not have access to LIVE accurate information. They have around 200 renewable generators so using EES as a third-party Intermediate would be on a small case basis.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Multiple Switch Requests Increasing Objection Rate
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0214
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/05/2025 - the Code Manager has withdrawn this Issue, as there are no adequate solution options and minimal Consumer detriment. The adoption window has closed.
Summary
REC Parties have told the Code Manager that they are seeing multiple registrations attempts (10 plus attempts on consecutive days in some instances) on individual MPxNs. They are concerned about Consumer detriment as those trying to switch are not getting time to review objection related communications from their current Supplier to allow them to act and resolve the issue. This was initially presented as a non-domestic issue, but initial Code Manager investigations have also highlighted potential concern around proposed domestic transfers as well. There is also a risk of Party Performance impacts with initial analysis flagging potential impacts on Performance Assurance Risk Drivers, 8.9, 8.10 & 8.11.
Change Plan
Presented at Change Issues Group
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
06 Mar 2025Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
Non-Domestic Consumers are having their Switch experience affected by multiple Objection attempts following a single initial attempt to register for their supply by a prospective gaining Supplier. This results in Consumer detriment, as multiple Objections result in repeated rounds of communications to the Supplier. This results from automated Registration systems employed by Non-Domestic Suppliers.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
maxime.van-eyseren@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
Change Issue Proposal Form
I0214 Change Report (Plan) (Approved) V1.0 17.12.24
I0214 Rebaselined Plan v1.0 Approved 28.03.25
Company Name
Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Retail Risk Register & PAOP
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0097
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Retail Risk Register The Code Manager has undertaken the annual review of the Retail Risk Register. During the previous cycle, the consultation feedback suggested there is an opportunity to simplify how information is presented for ease of reference. The Code Manager has taken this feedback onboard and reconsidered how the document is structured with readability and accessibility in mind. Therefore, this version of the Retail Risk Register has undergone significant change in terms of layout. Additionally, we have carried out an exercise to capture macro level risks across the REC landscape which then drill down into specific Code Process or Service Performance risks where applicable. To ensure REC stakeholders have a single view of Retail Risk, which part of the Code they relate to and also what activities the PAB and/or the Code Manager is undertaking to monitor or manage them, we have added more information within the main page of the Risk Register. This document was presented to PAB on 24 September 2024 and has been approved subject to an industry consultation. POAP The Code Manager prepares an annual operating plan setting out the techniques it intends to apply to manage Retail Risks identified within the Retail Risk Register. This plan, referred to as the Performance Assurance Operating Plan (PAOP), sets out the Performance Assurance priorities and is approved and tracked by the PAB. The current updates set out the Performance Assurance Operating Plan for 2024-25
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Physical Interface Design Specification (PHiDi)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0096
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Through a number of Technical Change Workshops, it was identified that different messages within the CSS design had different capitalisation requirements for the word MPID. In particular, it was highlighted that ‘mpId’ contains upper case ‘I’ for the ‘mpId’ in the ‘Supplier Arranged Appointment Update Notification’ message which differed to other message requirements within the CSS. Investigation by the CSS Provider has confirmed that this is the correct configuration of the system, and it was agreed that the solution would be to provide an explanation within the PhiD of the capitalisation requirements. The document has been updated by the CSS Provider to reflect this clarification and has been shared within TCW attendees for review, the members were happy with the updates.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RTS)
Review status
Review required
Introducing Third Party Intermediary (energy broker) assurance and accreditation (Alternate)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0137A
Change Category
Urgent
No
Latest Update
16/05/2025 - the Authority have published their decision to reject R0137 and R0137A.
Summary
This change seeks to expand the obligation for Energy Suppliers to only work with TPIs who are adhering to principles as set out in the REC TPI Code of Practice to all Non-Domestic Consumers. It also looks to reduce the burden on Energy Suppliers having to perform their own audits by introducing a REC Services Accreditation Scheme and allowing companies to qualify as an Industry-Recognised Accreditation Body.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text R0137A Consultation
Archive
Off
Document title
Legal Text for R0137A - Final
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
Non-Domestic Consumers have more limited protections than Domestic and Microbusiness Consumers in the energy market, and so may not always experience best practice from all parties they interact with. The aim is to expand these protections while limiting the audit burdens on Suppliers and TPIs.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
R0137A Change Proposal Form
Authority decision on REC modification proposal R0137 and R0137A
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Creation of a Mechanism to Allow Third Parties to Report Objection Activity
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0213
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
15/07/2025 - The Code Manager has rejected Issue I0213. This Issue has been deemed out of scope of the REC and has been rejected following a legal review. This decision was ratified by the REC Change Panel at their meeting on 15 July 2025.
Summary
Presently only industry parties can raise the matter of non-compliant or unwarranted objections activity that a supplier may be participating in. This Issues has been raised to request RECCo to consider accepting notice and evidence (that can be acted upon) from qualifying 'non industry' parties, from third party consultants and brokers.
Change Plan
Proposal Plan Approved at REC Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
06 May 2025Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- I0213 has been raised with a suggestion that the Code Manager should consider accepting notice and evidence from qualifying non-industry Parties, including Third Party consultants and brokers (Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs)). A possible solution for this may include a new submission page, or form, on the REC Portal, that would allow Third Parties to submit evidence of non-compliant Objection activity.
Problem Statement
There is currently not a method for Third Parties, who may be involved in the Switching process, to report non-compliant Objection activity. Non-Compliant Objection activity can result in time consuming procedures for Consumers, creating unnecessary engagement with Energy Suppliers, and may result in a financial burden.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0213 - Change Proposal Form
I0213 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) 25.04.2025 (Approved)
I0213 - Solution Development Report (for Party impact assessment) V1.0 (16.05.2025)
I0213 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 (Non-Confidential) 07.07.2025
Company Name
Energy Consultants Association
Review status
Review required
Performance Assurance Operating Plan V5
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0095
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
The Code Manager prepares an annual operating plan setting out the techniques it intends to apply to manage Retail Risks identified within the Retail Risk Register. This plan, referred to as the Performance Assurance Operating Plan (PAOP), sets out the Performance Assurance priorities and is approved and tracked by the Performance Assurance Board(PAB). The current updates set out the Performance Assurance Operating Plan for 2024-25. Whilst preparing the Performance Assurance Operating Plan for 2024-25, the Code Manager and PAB have accounted for the ramp-up of assurance activities related to MHHS Qualification. Other Performance Assurance activities planned to support the MHHS transition are also listed in part L of section 3 of the PAOP.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPA)
Review status
Review required
Electricity DAM- Service Provider to End-User - Demand Flexibility
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0094
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Axle Energy already have access in the electricity Data Access Matrix under Service Provider to End-User - Demand Flexibility. They’ll be participating in the Capacity Market this year, in their role as a Demand Flexibility provider. To participate in the Capacity Market using bespoke metering, they're required to submit the Line Loss Factor, so EMRS (the CM Administrator) can calculate the loss from the network to their specific assets. They’ll also need to instruct the Data Aggregator to issue a dataflow to EMRS for settlement purposes.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required
Sequence order of CSS00200 message
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0204
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/11/2024 - The Proposer has withdrawn this issue as it is being progressed under MHHS CR056. The adoption window has now closed. * This is Issue relates to the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement design.
Summary
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
Company Name
St.Clements
Review status
Review required
C3-0093 - REC Service User Categorisation and Assessment
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
C3-0093
Urgent
No
Latest Update
-
Summary
Addition of new User Categories.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Stages Selection
Company Name
Code Manager (RPS)
Review status
Review required