Smart Meter Communication Licence Code Changes
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R0333
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Latest Update
28/08/2026 - The consultation has closed - The Code Manager now present this Change Proposal for a final vote at the REC Change Panel on 15 September 2026.
Summary
Ofgem has awarded the Smart Meter Communications Licence 2 (SMCL2) to DCC2 Limited, a subsidiary of Smart Energy Code Company Limited (SECCo). To enable a smooth transition and ensure continuity of service, changes to both the Smart Energy Code (SEC) and the Retail Energy Code (REC) will be required.
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R0333 - Legal Text V1.1 28.08.26
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I0333 Submission Form (PDF)
R0333 Change Report (Consultation) (Approved) 04.08.26
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Amend the REC to permit RECCo to undertake additional code manager activities
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0332
Change Category
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
26/08/2026 On 25 August 2026, the Change Panel voted, in line with the Code Manager's recommendation, to recommend to the Authority to approve the proposed solution, the implementation approach and the implementation date. This Change Proposal has now been issued to the Authority for decision.
Summary
The REC currently frames RECCo's objective and permissible activities by reference to the REC only. This creates a vires issue where RECCo needs to undertake activities connected with an Energy Code other than the REC, whether directly, through a subsidiary or in partnership with another organisation.
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R0332 - Draft Main Body
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R0332 - Draft Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions
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R0332 - Draft Schedule 4 - Company Governance
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The REC currently frames RECCo's objective and permissible activities by reference to the REC only. This creates a vires issue where RECCo needs to undertake activities connected with an Energy Code other than the REC, whether directly, through a subsidiary or in partnership with another organisation.
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R0332 submission form
REC Change Proposal R0332 - FAQs
R0332 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) v1.1 Approved 27.07.2026
R0332 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0332 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.1 Approved 25.08.26
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Change of Market Segment – MHHS Guidance
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Change
ID
C3-0161
Urgent
No
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Summary
Following approval by the REC Metering Expert Panel, this change is being raised on their behalf for implementation. An update to the Change of Market Segment document is proposed to align to the current technical arrangements in relation to the receipt of the IF-035 ‘SMRS Appointment Status Notification’ and subsequent sending of the D0268 ‘Advanced Meter Technical Details’ by a Losing MOA (Advanced). The change provides clarification on expectations in this Advanced to Smart Change of Market Segment scenario.
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Code Manager (RPS)
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Review required
Regulatory Alliance Creation Rejections
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I0331
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Other Industry Codes impacted
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Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/08/2026 - the Change Report (Proposal Plan) was approved by Change Panel. The Change Team and Performance Assurance team are working together to determine if there are performance assurance requirements for this change.
Summary
An incident where Network Parties did not submit Regulatory Alliances on time to the Central Switching Service (CSS) Provider, or did submit the Regulatory Alliances but did not action rejections from the CSS Provider in a timely manner, led to over 200 Consumers being delayed in Switching to their chosen Energy Supplier. This Change Proposal has been raised to review this process.
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I0331 Schedule 24 Switching Data Management
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The lack of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on Network Parties to submit Regulatory Alliances to the CSS Provider or to work any rejections received from the CSS Provider can lead to delays in Consumers being able to Switch to their chosen Energy Supplier.
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Lead Assurance Analyst
I0331 submission form
I0331 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 18.08.26
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CP6169172797
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A review of the Misdirected Payments and Debt Assignment Processes
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Issue
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I0329
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Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/08/2026 - On 04 August 2026, the REC Change Panel approved this Proposal Plan.
Summary
This Issue seeks to assess and identify any gaps, inconsistencies or process improvements opportunities for the Misdirected Payments and Debt Assignment processes.
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Lead Technical Analyst
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Lead Assurance Analyst
I0329 Submission Form
I0329 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.1 Approved
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Review required
Provision of Standard industrial Classification (SIC) Code to REC Parties
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Type
Issue
ID
I0327
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/05/2026 - Issue accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
As part of the planning required to deliver Net Zero, Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) are obligated to plan Industrial and Commercial (I&C) gas demand at a more granular, site-specific level. To meet this obligation, access to Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code data, matched to both Gas and Electricity Meter Point Reference Numbers, would provide a significantly improved understanding of I&C customers.
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I0327 submission form
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Erroneous Switch Review: Assurance Reporting Update
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Issue
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I0326
Other Industry Codes impacted
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Urgent
No
Latest Update
07/07/2025 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) has been approved by the REC Change Panel.
Summary
There is gap in the Erroneous Switch (ES) Performance Assurance reporting as the DTN does not provide MPXN level data up front. It requires individual ES permission before MPXNs are provided. However, CSS reporting does provide monthly MPXN level report. As such end-to-end monitoring of the ES process cannot be carried out at a MPXN level.
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I0326 submission form
I0326 Change Report (Proposal Plan) (Approved) v1.1 07.07.26
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Review required