Housekeeping November 2026
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0345
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/09/2026 - Housekeeping Change Proposal raised by Code Manager
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of non-material clarifications, typographical errors and changes needed to REC products.
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
Stages Selection
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
MSC - Amending Statement Production Timescales
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0343
Change Category
Change Path
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
24/08/2026 The Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) has been issued to Change Panel for ex-Committee decision. The proposed legal text can be found in the solutions section below.
Summary
RECCo is implementing the MSC solution in two phases to enable a swift restart of the MSC scheme, should a decision be made to recommence it. Phase one will enable data collection and the tracking of Supplier liabilities, allowing the scheme to commence before the full solution is available. Phase two will introduce the calculation and financial components.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0343 Draft Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge v1.0
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Problem Statement
The REC currently requires statements relating to MSC to be provided to Energy Suppliers within 15 working days of the relevant MSC cycle. However, during the phased implementation of the MSC scheme, this timeframe may not provide sufficient time to reconcile the data collection while the calculation functionality is still under development.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0343 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Smart Meter Communication Licence Code Changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0333
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
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.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0333 - Legal Text V1.1 28.08.26
Archive
Off
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0333 Submission Form (PDF)
R0333 Change Report (Consultation) (Approved) 04.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
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.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0332 - Draft Main Body
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Document title
R0332 - Draft Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions
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Document title
R0332 - Draft Schedule 4 - Company Governance
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Problem Statement
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.
Stages Selection
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
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Regulatory Alliance Creation Rejections
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0331
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
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.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
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 Document
Document title
I0331 Schedule 24 Switching Data Management
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Off
Problem Statement
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.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0331 submission form
I0331 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 18.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Use of REL Data by The Authority
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0330
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented as part of the July 2026 REC Release.
Summary
This Change Proposal allows The Authority to utilise REL data and its elements to match a UPRN to an MPAN. This is an electricity only Change Proposal.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
31 July 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0330 Proposed legal text changes v2.0
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Off
Document title
R0330 Legal Text for Final Recommendation
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
The REC currently limits the use of Retail Energy Location (REL) data to Switching purposes only. This limits the Authority’s ability to match a UPRN to an MPAN in support of the government’s Bill Discount Scheme.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0330 submission form
R0330 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) v1.0 Approved
R0330 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0330 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.0 Approved 21.07.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
A review of the Misdirected Payments and Debt Assignment Processes
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0329
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
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.
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0329 Submission Form
I0329 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.1 Approved
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Post-MHHS Full Transition Complete (M15) REC updates
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0325
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
21/07/2026 - On 21 July 2026, the REC Change Panel voted to approve the Change Report (Proposal Plan) for I0325.
Summary
The REC was updated, primarily through R0209 and R0241, to add requirements that support the transition to, and enduring operation of the MHHS arrangements. As part of the transition, each impacted Metering Point will be migrated using processes defined in Codes, including the REC. Once this migration activity is complete, the legacy and transitional arrangements will become redundant and should be removed from the REC to support its efficient operation
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
Retention of redundant obligations within the REC would make it more complex to navigate for Market Participants and could cause confusion on the obligations that are in effect to support the efficient operation of the Great British Energy retail market. It is also worth noting that until Ofgem formally closes the MHHS Significant Code Review (SCR), this REC Issue could potentially impact that SCR.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0325 submission form
I0325 Scope list
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Erroneous Switch Review: I0237 Clarifications
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0322
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/2026 - The Change Report (For Consultation) has been published and open for comments until 23:59 on 14/08/2026
Summary
The I0237 working group has carried out an end-to-end review of the Erroneous Switch process. The working group highlighted housekeeping changes and clarifications within Schedule 30 and the Market Messages.
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Erroneous Switch Review - I0237 Clarifications (12.05.2026) V1.0
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Document title
R0322 Legal Drafting V1.1
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Problem Statement
The current Erroneous Switch drafting contains inconsistencies that can cause confusion and misunderstanding between Energy Suppliers regarding the applicable governance and process requirements, creating ambiguity around the correct contractual and operational framework. In addition, the I0237 Working Group has identified further required amendments to Schedule 30, highlighting that the existing drafting does not fully or accurately reflect intended process arrangements or correct terminology.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0322 submission form
R0322 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 (Approved) 19.05.2026
R0322 Consolidated IA Responses
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
DNOs Create Export MPANs after approving G98/99 commissioning documents
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0321
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2026 - the consultation is open, responses must be received by 23:59 14 September 2026.
Summary
The creation of Import Metering Points for new Premises sits with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO), while the Export Metering Points generally sit with the Electricity Supplier. When the DNO approves the G98 Engineering Recommendation Installation Document (Form B) or G99 Engineering Recommendation Installation Document (Form A3-1 or A3-2) under the Distribution Code, they could create Export Metering Points at this time (with the logical Disconnection process being available for any Export Metering Points that are then not required).
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
25 June 2027
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Schedule 27 RMP lifecycle draft V0.1
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Document title
Schedule 27 RMP lifecycle draft V0.2
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Off
Problem Statement
The information required by the DNO to create an Export Metering Point sits with the Consumer rather than the Electricity Supplier, and leads to the Electricity Supplier acting as an unnecessary third party in the process. This is leading to unnecessary time being added to the process, negatively impacting Consumers and the journey to Net Zero. This is particularly apparent for large new housing developments, which may have several tens of thousands of Export Metering Points to create with the same DNO and require the use of the Bulk Request process. This process is cumbersome and has no two DNOs operating the process in the same way.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0321 submission form
R0321 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved 05.05.26
R0321 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0321 Update to Plan V1.0 approved 18.08.26
R0321 Change Report (For Consultation) approved 18.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required