Clarifying Event of Default requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0129
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/10/2023 - Following the approval of R0138, this change has been withdrawn.
Summary
Following several recent events of non-payment for services and REC defaults it is clear that the event of default provisions in the Code are unclear. This change seeks to introduce clarity to the REC Main Body.
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
R0129 - Change Proposal form (downloadable version) 16.06.2023
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
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
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
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 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
Provision of Grid Supply Point Group ID from a Postcode search in EES
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0111
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
05/04/2024 - The Code Manager has rejected the progression of R0111 as Postcode itself does not always have a direct correlation to the GSP Group and believes that a full address should be provided so that accurate quotes are given to a Consumer.
Summary
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0111 - CP Form (Downloadable version)
Company Name
GB Group plc
Review status
Review required
Aligning electricity and gas timescale requirements for sharing Meter Technical Detail information
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0109
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0109 - Change Proposal Form
Company Name
Utility Warehouse
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 |
|
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.
Summary
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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
Revision of the approved solution for R0032
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0102
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
30/06/2023 - This change was implemented on 30 June 2023 as part of the June 2023 REC Release
Summary
REC Parties have started to prepare for the release and implementation of R0032, during this preparation the REC Code Manager has received questions about the approved solution, specifically regarding the version of the D0312 (MM00256) Market Message (version 002 has been maintained through R0032) and the number of register digits that should be provided for specific meter types. The Code Manager has reviewed these questions and determined changes are required to the approved solution. Therefore, this Change Proposal has been raised to progress changes to the approved solution.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
23 Mar 2023Due:
31 Mar 2023Completion:
31 Mar 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment Complete
Completed
Start:
31 Mar 2023Due:
11 Apr 2023Completion:
11 Apr 2023Party Impact Assessment Completed
Completed
Start:
11 Apr 2023Due:
11 Apr 2023Completion:
11 Apr 2023Preliminary Change Report Published for Consultation
Completed
Start:
11 Apr 2023Due:
14 Apr 2023Completion:
14 Apr 2023Consultation Start
Completed
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
14 Apr 2023Completion:
14 Apr 2023Consultation End
Completed
Start:
14 Apr 2023Due:
21 Apr 2023Completion:
21 Apr 2023Final Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
21 Apr 2023Due:
24 Apr 2023Completion:
24 Apr 2023Responsible Committee Discussion
Not Started
Start:
24 Apr 2023Due:
26 Apr 2023Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
26 Apr 2023Due:
12 May 2023Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an impacted Market Participant, I want to have clarity on version of the Market Message and the population of Data Items within the Data Specification, so that my internal systems can be correctly configured to send and receive Data Items within Market Messages.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0102 Proposed Data Specification Changes (Published with Consultation) 29.03.2023
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R0102 Proposed Data Specification Changes (Published with Final Change Report) 24.04.2023
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R0032 and R0102 Combined Legal Text (Published with Final Change Report) 24.04.2023
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Problem Statement
In preparation for the implementation of R0032, Parties have identified areas of ambiguity with the approved solution. Following a review, the Code Manager confirmed that changes are required to the approved solution for R0032, which will ensure Parties have sufficient clarity to implement the required changes to their own systems and processes.
Stages Selection
R0102 Change Proposal Form (downloadable version) 23.03.2023
R0102 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 06.04.2023
R0102 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 06.04.2023
R0102 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses 14.04.2023
R0102 - Preliminary Change Report (Issued for Consultation) 14.04.2023
R0102 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0102 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 26.04.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required