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.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
16 Jun 2023Due:
28 Jul 2023Completion:
27 Jul 2023Consultation Closed
Completed
Start:
28 Jul 2023Due:
18 Aug 2023Completion:
18 Aug 2023Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
18 Aug 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
15 Sep 2023Appeal Window Closed
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
02 Oct 2023Completion:
02 Oct 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- 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
- 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
Stages Selection
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
Search GES API using Meter Serial Number
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0120
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change was implemented on 04 April 2025.
Summary
This change seeks to enable searches of GES API by Meter Serial Number, which is enough information to enable the return of all meter-point data associated with the MPRN.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment start
Completed
Start:
18 May 2023Due:
04 Apr 2024Completion:
04 Apr 2024Service Provider Impact Assessment close
Completed
Start:
04 Apr 2024Due:
21 Jun 2024Completion:
18 Jun 2024Party Impact Assessment start
Completed
Start:
21 Jun 2024Due:
28 Jun 2024Completion:
28 Jun 2024Party Impact Assessment close
Completed
Start:
28 Jun 2024Due:
19 Jul 2024Completion:
19 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report and Consultation published
Completed
Start:
19 Jul 2024Due:
26 Jul 2024Completion:
26 Jul 2024Consultation close
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2024Due:
16 Aug 2024Completion:
16 Aug 2024Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
16 Aug 2024Due:
20 Aug 2024Completion:
20 Aug 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
20 Aug 2024Due:
28 Aug 2024Completion:
28 Aug 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
28 February 2025
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0120 Solution Requirements Matrix v1.0 (21.06.2024)
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Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0120 - Change Proposal form (downloadable version) 18.05.2023
GES Supply Point Switching API Technical Specification- REDLINED
R0120 - Change Proposal Plan V1.0 (16.04.2024) Approved
R0120 - Initial Assessment Report V1.0 (16.04.2024) Approved
R0120 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses (26.07.2024)
R0120 - Change Report (published for consultation) 26.07.2024
R0120 - Consolidated Consultation Responses (20.08.2024)
R0120 Change Report (Final Recommendation) approved 28.08.24
Company Name
GB Group plc
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.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
17 May 2023Due:
31 May 2024Completion:
31 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
31 May 2024Due:
05 Jul 2024Completion:
05 Jul 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
05 Jul 2024Due:
16 Jul 2024Completion:
Authority Determination Requested
Not Started
Start:
16 Jul 2024Due:
17 Jul 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
08 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
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.
Stages Selection
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
TPI access to the Meter Asset Manager data via the GES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0116
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/06/2024 - Adoption window closed. Withdrawn.
Summary
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0116 - Change Proposal Form (Downloadable version) 05.05.2023
Company Name
Ginger Energy Limited
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping amendments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0114
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
30/06/2023 - This change was implemented on 30 June 2023 as part of the June 2023 REC Release
Summary
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and grammatical corrections that have been identified and clarifications and improve consistency across the REC
Change Plan
Publish Housekeeping Change Report
Completed
Start:
20 Apr 2023Due:
09 May 2023Completion:
09 May 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 May 2023Due:
16 May 2023Completion:
16 May 2023Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a REC Party, 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
R0114 - Approved legal text 16.05.2023
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R0114 - Draft legal text 09.05.2023
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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. The Data Access Matrices need to accurately reflect the intention of Change Proposal R0074, and the current access of Enquiry Services Users.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0114 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
R0114 - Housekeeping Change Report v2.0 (Post Vote) 16.05.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Supplier compensation for Network Party driven MPXN or GSP Group changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0112
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/07/2023 - The Proposer has withdrawn R0112. This Change Proposal is open for adoption for 10 Working Days, after which time it will be fully withdrawn on the REC Portal. If you wish to adopt the Change Proposal, you can do this via the ‘Adopt Proposal’ button by 23:59 on 12 August 2023.
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0112 - CP Form (Downloadable Version)
Company Name
ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd
Review status
Review required
A review of Supplier access to data on GES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0110
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
When Registered Gas Suppliers and Registered Shippers access the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) they currently have access to their own unique set of Data Items. This Change would give Registered Gas Suppliers access to some additional Data Items which form part of the Registered Gas Shipper Data Items, to enable them to solve Consumer facing switching and billing issues.
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment Due
Completed
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
07 Sep 2023Completion:
07 Sep 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
07 Sep 2023Due:
20 Sep 2023Completion:
20 Sep 2023Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
20 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
27 Sep 2023Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
27 Sep 2023Completion:
11 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
27 Sep 2023Due:
18 Oct 2023Completion:
18 Oct 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
18 Oct 2023Due:
25 Oct 2023Completion:
25 Oct 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
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 |
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
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want my Supplier to be able to access essential information about my energy account, so that billing issues and switching problems can be addressed easily.
- As a Registered Gas Supplier, I want to be able to readily access appropriate information relating to my RMP portfolio, so that I can resolve consumer facing billing issues more easily. As the GES Provider, I want my users to be able to access information that helps them fulfil their objectives (in line with REC Data Access principles), so that the service is used as efficiently as possible.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0110 - Draft Legal Text - Gas Data Access Matrix - 20.09.2023
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Problem Statement
When Registered Gas Suppliers need to resolve queries relating to meter reading history, they may need to access information that is currently only available to the Registered Shipper in GES. As a result, Registered Gas Suppliers may be unable to resolve these consumer facing issues on their own, as they do not have direct access to the required Registered Shipper only information.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0110 - CP Form (Downloadable Version)
R0110 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 01.08.2023
R0110 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 01.08.2023
R0110 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved) - 27.09.23
R0110 Consolidated Consultation Responses - Non-Confidential v1.0
R0110 Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 25.10.23
Company Name
ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd
Review status
Review required
Enabling Electricity Enquiry Service searches using a Unique Property Reference Number
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0108
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
Consumers that wish to utilise multi-channel switching services for gas, electricity, water, broadband, bank, home insurance etc. cannot make use of generic address-capture services for electricity switching as Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) search functionality is not available within the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES).
Change Plan
Service Provider Impact Assessment window start
Completed
Start:
19 Apr 2023Due:
02 Oct 2023Completion:
02 Oct 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment window close
Completed
Start:
02 Oct 2023Due:
18 Dec 2023Completion:
18 Dec 2023Party Impact Assessment start
Completed
Start:
18 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
12 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report and Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
02 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Party Impact Assessment close
Completed
Start:
12 Jan 2024Due:
02 Feb 2024Completion:
02 Feb 2024Consultation close
Completed
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
08 Mar 2024Completion:
08 Mar 2024Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
08 Mar 2024Due:
15 Mar 2024Completion:
15 Mar 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
15 Mar 2024Due:
27 Mar 2024Completion:
27 Mar 2024Appeal window closure
Completed
Start:
27 Mar 2024Due:
12 Apr 2024Completion:
12 Apr 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
08 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to be able to switch my electricity easily and efficiently.
- As I Consumer, I want to be able to quote or switch my electricity as part of a packaged search.
- As a Supplier, I want Consumers to be able to search for quotes and switch efficiently.
- As an organisation providing multi-channel switching services, I want Consumers to be able to use one set of data when requesting quotes.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0108 Requirements Specification v0.1
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Electricity Data Access Matrix_R0108 Draft
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EES API Interface Specification v3.1.6 - Redline
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Problem Statement
Consumers that wish to utilise multi-channel switching services, cannot benefit from the efficiencies of using a UPRN for the electricity Switch as the EES does not provide this functionality.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
Change Proposal Form
R0108 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 17.10.2023
R0108 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 17.10.2023
R0108 Consolidated Party IA Responses v1.0 Non-confidential (16.02.2024)
R0108 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 published for consultation (16.02.2024)
R0108 - Consolidated Consultation Responses_Non Confidential (15.03.2024)
R0108 - Final Change Report v2.0 Post-Vote (27.03.2024)
Company Name
GB Group plc
Review status
Review required
CSS Message Time Stamping
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0107
Urgent
No
Latest Update
11/08/2023 - This Change Proposal has been withdrawn. During the progression of the Preliminary Impact Assessment work, it was found that an existing data item ‘EventDate’ could be leveraged to address the issue stated in the Change Proposal. R107 will be open for adoption until 25/08/2023.
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Change Plan
Test
In Progress
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
19 Mar 2026Completion:
19 Mar 2026Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
R0107 - Change Proposal Form
Company Name
DCC
Review status
Review required
Review of ONAGE SLAs
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0105
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
11/09/24 - Change Report REJECTED by REC Metering Expert Panel
Summary
In light of the changes introduced as part of the Faster Switching Programme, this Change Proposal has been raised to review the SLAs and lead times around the sending and receiving/processing of the ONAGE and associated Market Messages.
Change Plan
Solution Development Closes
Completed
Start:
06 Apr 2023Due:
31 May 2024Completion:
31 May 2024Party Impact Assessment Published
Completed
Start:
31 May 2024Due:
04 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report & Consultation Published
Completed
Start:
04 Jul 2024Due:
08 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Final Change Report Published
Not Started
Start:
08 Aug 2024Due:
04 Sep 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
04 Sep 2024Due:
11 Sep 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
11 Sep 2024Due:
25 Sep 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to have continual Meter Equipment Manager coverage, so that I am confident that work on my Metering Asset can be conducted even during a Switch.
- As a MEM, I want my obligations relating to appointment and de-appointment to be considered and practicable, so that my operational processes are not unduly onerous. 2 - As a Gas Supplier, I want to be able to reliably and predictably appoint and de-appoint MEMs during a Switch, so that I am confident that my Consumers are not left without a MEM at any stage. 3 - As the Code Manager, I want REC processes to operate within SLAs that are reflective of both the realistic operational capacities of REC Parties, and also of the needs of the broader market, so that the end Consumer has the best possible Switching experience.
Problem Statement
Current ONAGE SLAs may no longer be proportionate to the length of the Switching process as a result of the Faster Switching programme. Lengthy ONAGE SLAs relative to the timescale of the switching process may result in Consumers being left without a MEM during the switch process. The proposer has asked the Code Manager to conduct a review of the ONAGE SLAs to explore whether these SLAs are still appropriate, and therefore ensure that Consumers are subject to any detriment.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0105 - Change Proposal Form (downloadable version) 06.04.2023
R0105 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V2.0 31.05.24
R0105 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0 16.04.24
R0105 Change Proposal Re-Plan (Approved) V1.0 31.05.24
R0105 Consolidated IA Responses V1.0 08.08.24
R0105 Change Report (Published for Consultation) v1.0 08.08.24
R0105 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 02.09.2024
R0105 Change Report (Rejected) V2.0 11.09.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required