Allowing different Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) to be appointed to Import and Export Metering Points
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0144
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
17/02/2025 - R0144 has been withdrawn by the Proposer, alongside it's joint BSC Change P459, as they cannot be progressed prior to MHHS. The Proposer will look to re-raise both changes in the future. The adoption window for this withdrawal has closed.
Summary
The Export Supplier needs to be able to appoint different MEMs to that of the Import Supplier
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 a competitive Export market so I can get the best rates for the energy I generate. I want clear metering equipment ownership so I can be confident my meter is functional and safe. I want accurate billing from my Export Supplier.
- As an Export Supplier, I want to be able to appoint the MEM that ties in with my commercial strategy.
- As a MEM, I want clear guidance on the responsibilities I have for any metering equipment I am appointed to.
Problem Statement
Export Suppliers may become non-compliant with industry regulations if they are unable to appoint the same MEM as the Import Supplier, for example when the Consumer switches Import Supplier or when the Import Supplier changes the appointed MEM.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
maxime.van-eyseren@capgemini.com
Change Proposal Form
R0144 Change Proposal Plan Withdrawal v1.0 (Pre Approval)
R0144 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (16.04.2024) Approved
R0144 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (16.04.2024) Approved
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Housekeeping amendments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0140
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
The Code Manager has identified a number of typographical and formatting errors, as well as opportunities to provide clarity, improve consistency and accuracy across the REC Services and products. These changes have been assessed as meeting the criteria to be progressed via a Housekeeping Change Proposal. Schedule 27 – RMP Lifecycle Schedule 1 – Interpretations and Definitions Schedule 5 – Change Management Schedule 9 – Qualification and Maintenance
Change Plan
Publish House Keeping Change Report
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
19 Sep 2023Completion:
19 Sep 2023Implemented
Completed
Start:
19 Sep 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0140 Final Draft Legal text
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Problem Statement
This is a Housekeeping Change Proposal subject to the Housekeeping Change Proposal process, rather than the standard change process. The nature of the change is that it makes non-material changes to the REC Products to correct typographical and consistency errors. It also provides an opportunity to introduce necessary clarifications.
Stages Selection
R0140 - Housekeeping Change Report v1.0 (Approved) 19.09.23
Company Name
Gemserv
Review status
Review required
Updates to the Data Access Matrix
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0130
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
21/05/2024 - This change proposal has been withdrawn and the adoption window is closed. There is no longer the requirement for the requester to have Enquiry Services Data.
Summary
There are organisations that are named in Schedule 12 - Data Access that are not recorded in the gas and/or electricity Data Access Matrix (DAM). This means it is not possible for the Code Manager to provision them access. All organisations listed in Schedule 12 to access data in the REC should have an entry in the Data Access Matrices. This Change Proposal has been raised to review the Schedule and DAMs and take forward the necessary changes.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0130 - Change Proposal form (downloadable version) 16.06.2023
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
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
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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
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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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
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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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.
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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