Provision of Enduring Test Environments
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0070
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
Currently the REC does not require the Central Switching Service (CSS) and Switching Operator (SO) to provide the enduring test environments and test data for use by REC Parties when making necessary system changes for REC Change Proposals or internal system updates. This Change Proposal has been raised to introduce these obligations in to the REC.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
09 Sep 2022Due:
06 Jun 2023Completion:
06 Jun 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment Period
Completed
Start:
06 Jun 2023Due:
06 Oct 2023Completion:
06 Oct 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
24 Nov 2023Due:
03 Jan 2024Completion:
03 Jan 2024Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
06 Oct 2023Due:
24 Nov 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
03 Jan 2024Due:
16 Jan 2024Completion:
16 Jan 2024Responsible Committee Review
Completed
Start:
16 Jan 2024Due:
23 Jan 2024Completion:
23 Jan 2024Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
23 Jan 2024Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
23 Feb 2024Completion:
23 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
23 Feb 2024Due:
05 Mar 2024Completion:
05 Mar 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
28 June 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a CSS User I want access to a CSS Test Environment, to enable me to test my systems and processes ahead of the implementation of complex or significant changes, so that I can identify any issues prior to go-live.
- As the SO, I want clarity on the obligations placed on me regarding the provision and maintenance of CSS Test Environments and data, so that I can meet my obligations and provide CSS Users and Service Providers with access to appropriate Test Environments.
- As a Switching Data Service Provider (SDSP), I want clarity on the obligations placed on me regarding the provision and maintenance of Test Environments and data, so that I can meet my obligations to test CSS changes. As a Switching Data Service Provider (SDSP), I want access to a CSS Test Environment, to enable me to test my systems and processes ahead of the implementation of complex or significant changes, so that I can identify any issues and address prior to go-live.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0070 legal text v1.0 - Published with Impact Assessment
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R0070 Legal Text v2.0 - Published with Preliminary Change Report
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R0070 - Legal Text v3.0 - Approved for Implementation
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REC Category 3 - Environment Management Plan
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REC Category 3 Test Data Management Plan
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Problem Statement
For specific types of changes, industry system testing will be required to ensure the end-to-end Switching processes will work as expected following implementation. If Test Environments and Test Data are not available, CSS Users will not be able to complete testing to confirm their systems will operate correctly in the live environment. The REC currently doesn’t define specific obligations on Service Providers regarding enduring test systems and Test Data for Switching processes. The lack of specific obligations may impact the availability of appropriate Test Environments. This could impact the progression of improvements to Switching processes that require a technical change.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0070 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0070 - Preliminary Change Report (Approved 23.01.2024)
R0070 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0070 - Change Proposal Form
R0070 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0070 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0070 - Final Change Report V2.0 (Post-Vote) 05.03.2024
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Data Protection Changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0068
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/03/2024 - Following further analysis and engagement with the REC Change Panel at its meeting on 19 March 2024, the Code Manager has revisited its consideration of this Change Proposal. Despite earlier acceptance of the Change Proposal, the Code Manager, and the Change Panel, believes that the proposal has no reasonable prospect of being approved in its current format, and have determined that the Change Proposal should not progress any further. Consequently, Change Proposal R0068 has been rejected. The Code Manager has offered their assistance to the proposer should they need any support in raising a new Change Proposal to resolve any remaining issues.
Summary
A number of additional data protection related changes were identified during the progression of Change Proposal R0046A ‘Governance of Data under the REC (Alternative)’. The intent of this Proposal is to collate all remaining proposed changes, to assess and progress them independently of R0046A, to allow for more thorough industry consultation and with longer lead-times to implementation.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
CP Form.pdf
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Inclusion of SMRS Data Items in EES (BSC CP1568 Consequential Change)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0066
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 Change Proposal is a consequential change, to display new Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) owned Data Items in the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES). These Data Items support the introduction of Registration Service Data Items that will be needed before Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) migration commences.
Change Plan
Solution Refinement
Completed
Start:
24 Aug 2022Due:
23 Sep 2022Completion:
23 Sep 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
23 Sep 2022Due:
23 Sep 2022Completion:
23 Sep 2022Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
23 Sep 2022Due:
23 Sep 2022Completion:
23 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
23 Sep 2022Due:
04 Nov 2022Completion:
04 Nov 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
04 Nov 2022Due:
04 Nov 2022Completion:
04 Nov 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
04 Nov 2022Due:
09 Dec 2022Completion:
09 Dec 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 Dec 2022Due:
20 Dec 2022Completion:
20 Dec 2022Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an impacted Market Participant, I want to ensure good quality underlying data is available to support the transition to HH Settlements to avoid additional time and effort being spent fixing data quality issues during the migration period.
- As the MHHS Programme, I want Registration Service Data Items to be available ahead of the MHHS migration to enable data cleanse activity to be completed to address data quality issues.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0066 Solution Documents
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Problem Statement
There are Registration Service Data Items that are critical to the MHHS rules and processes. These need to be introduced into the existing Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) system and also displayed in EES prior to the transition to Half Hourly (HH) Settlement, to facilitate MHHS Programme data cleanse activity.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
Change Proposal Form.pdf
R0066 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0066 Initial Assessment Report V1.0 (Approved)
R0066 Consolidated Impact Assessment responses
R0066 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0066 Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0066 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Creating a Meter Operator Agent and MOCoP Installer
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0064
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to clarify the obligations of each type of metering provider by reintroducing the distinction between Meter Operator Agents and MOCOPA Meter Installers which was removed by Retail Code Consolidation. At Retail Code Consolidation these organisations were merged into a new category, Metering Equipment Managers, which also included gas metering providers. Whilst both types of organisation can provide metering services, not all MEM obligations in the REC apply to both organisations.
Change Plan
Solution analysis and development
Completed
Start:
22 Aug 2022Due:
14 Jul 2023Completion:
13 Jul 2023Service Impact assessment commenced
Completed
Start:
14 Jul 2023Due:
14 Jul 2023Completion:
14 Jul 2023Impact Assessment Period Ended
Completed
Start:
09 Oct 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
03 Nov 2023Due:
24 Nov 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2023Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
24 Nov 2023Due:
07 Dec 2023Completion:
07 Dec 2023Final Change report issued
Completed
Start:
07 Dec 2023Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024REC Change Panel decision
Completed
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
06 Feb 2024Completion:
06 Feb 2024Appeal Window closed
Completed
Start:
06 Feb 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
20 Feb 2024Draft Legal Text Changes (Including Legal Review)
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
15 Sep 2023Completion:
15 Sep 2023Service Provider Impact Assessment Completed
Completed
Start:
14 Jul 2023Due:
11 Aug 2023Completion:
11 Aug 2023Impact Assessment Period Started
Completed
Start:
15 Sep 2023Due:
09 Oct 2023Completion:
06 Oct 2023Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Date
28 June 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an electricity MEM, I want to be clear on the obligations I need to meet, based on the type of metering activity I complete. I want to meet my obligations efficiently and effectively and without the need to seek additional input/advice from the Code Manager.
- As the Code Manager, I want to be able to differentiate between electricity MEMs based on the type of activity they are responsible for and their interaction with central systems, so that I can engage appropriately. I need to be clear on the obligations that each MEM should be meeting and the performance reporting that should be provided.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0064 - DRAFT legal text 24.11.2023
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R0064 - Roles Version F for Impact Assessment 4.10.2023
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Problem Statement
The REC currently groups all electricity metering providers within the MEM category. Previously, under the Master Registration Agreement (MRA) they were either classified as Meter Operator Agent or MOCOPA Meter Installers. Not all MEM obligations in the REC are intended to apply to both types of organisations. This can result in ambiguity on the obligations set out in the REC that need to be met by the different types of electricity MEM, not being able to target information to REC Parties appropriately and MEMs not being clear on their new entrant or Maintenance of Qualification obligations.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
R0064 - Change Proposal Form
R0064 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0064 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0064 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 21.02.2023
R0064 - Change Proposal Plan v3.0 (Approved) 23.6.2023
R0064 - Change Proposal Plan v4.0 (Approved) 14.8.2023
R0064 - Change Proposal Plan v5.0 (Approved) 14.09.2023
R0064 - Change Proposal Plan v6.0 (Approved) 10.11.2023
Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses 29.11.2023
R0064 - Preliminary Change Report - V1.1 (Approved) 05.12.2023
R0064 - Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0064 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Removal of ERDA meteringPointEnergyFlow change restriction
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0062
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented on 12 April 2024. *This change is expected to have a direct impact on the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement Design for it to be maintained in the enduring arrangements. The change has been approved as it has value for the interim period.*
Summary
As part of the Faster Switching Programme Enactment Phase change CR-E37, a restriction was applied to Electricity Retail Data Agents (ERDAs) to prevent multiple changes being made to the RMP. Any errors can be rectified once in the lifetime of an RMP, back to the creation of the RMP. This change has been raised to allow ERDAs to make more than one change to Energy Flow to improve data accuracy without requiring a new RMP
Change Plan
Solution analysis and development completed
Completed
Start:
22 Aug 2022Due:
16 Aug 2023Completion:
16 Aug 2023Service Provider impact assessment started
Completed
Start:
16 Aug 2023Due:
18 Aug 2023Completion:
18 Aug 2023Service Provider impact assessment completed
Completed
Start:
18 Aug 2023Due:
25 Sep 2023Completion:
25 Sep 2023Party impact assessment issued
Completed
Start:
25 Sep 2023Due:
19 Oct 2023Completion:
13 Oct 2023Party impact assessment closed
Completed
Start:
19 Oct 2023Due:
09 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
09 Nov 2023Due:
08 Dec 2023Completion:
07 Dec 2023Responsible Committee review
Completed
Start:
08 Dec 2023Due:
19 Dec 2023Completion:
19 Dec 2023Consultation issued
Completed
Start:
19 Dec 2023Due:
22 Dec 2023Completion:
22 Dec 2023Consultation closed
Completed
Start:
22 Dec 2023Due:
23 Jan 2024Completion:
23 Jan 2024Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
23 Jan 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
08 Feb 2024Responsible Committee decision
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
20 Feb 2024Appeal window closure
Completed
Start:
20 Feb 2024Due:
06 Mar 2024Completion:
06 Mar 2024Status
Implementation Date
12 April 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 any metering data issues to be resolved without the need for a new MPAN to be created, so that I am able to reference my current MPAN in any discussions with my Energy Supplier or other Market Participants.
- As an ERDA, I want to be able to correct the Metering Point Energy Flow Data Item more than once, to remove the need for the termination of RMPs and the creation of new RMPs and to facilitate data accuracy. As an impacted Market Participant, I want to ensure good quality underlying data is available to support the transition to MHHS to avoid additional time and effort being spent fixing data quality issues during the migration period.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want data issues associated with the Metering Point Energy Flow to be resolved without the need to create a new RMP, so that my Settlement accuracy and performance is not impacted As an Energy Supplier, I want data issues associated with the Metering Point Energy Flow to be resolved without the need to create a new RMP, so that discussions I have with my customers are not unnecessarily confused by a change in RMP reference.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0062 - Solution Development Report 13.10.2023
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R0062 - Solution Development Report v3.0 06.12.2023
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R0062 Draft Legal text 07.12.2023
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R0062 - Approved Legal Text 20.02.2024
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Problem Statement
To maintain accurate values for Settlement, DNOs must make regular changes to the LLFC Indicator in ERDS. Until June 2023, the meteringPointEnergyFlow has been tied to this Data Item, which has sometimes resulted in changes to the energy direction. For example, going from Import to Export. Where errors have been identified, the DNO needs to be able to correct meteringPointEnergyFlow back to the correct value to ensure data accuracy. The current restriction, to only one change of Energy Direction against an RMP, can be overcome through by terminating the existing RMP and creating a new RMP with the correct Metering Point Energy Flow value. This has a detrimental impact on the Consumer and Settlement. It is inconvenient for the Consumer to be assigned a new MPAN and Settlement relies on an accurate history that will be lost when a new MPAN is assigned.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0062 - Change Proposal Form
R0062 Removal of ERDA meteringPointEnergyFlow change restriction
R0062 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) 04.07.2023
R0062 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) 04.07.2023
R0062 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 07.12.2023
R0062 Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved) 19.12.2023
R0062 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 PUBLIC
R0062 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v2.0 20.02.2024
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Clarification of Supplier of Last Resort Obligations under the REC
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0057
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
04/08/2023 - Change Proposal has been withdrawn as agreed with the Proposer. The Problem Statement was addressed through C3-0047 - Updates to PAB Procedures.
Summary
Within Schedule 19 – Market Exit and Supplier of Last Resort there is currently no consideration of circumstances where the Replacement Supplier is unable to fulfil its REC obligations in respect of Consumers transferred to them, due to them having little or no control over the processes of the failed supplier or it’s administrator. This change seeks to define when the Replacement Supplier is responsible for obligations relating to the Consumers gained through a Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) Process.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
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 when my Energy Supplier goes out of business and I am transferred to a Replacement Supplier, I want my supply transfer to be handled quickly and have confidence that my new Supplier has all the necessary data to set up my account and bill me correctly from the transfer date, and if the Replacement Supplier fails to provide the expected level of service they will be appropriately held accountable.
- As a Replacement Supplier, I want the limitations affecting my ability to meet my REC obligations to be understood by the REC Code Manager and the Performance Assurance Board, so that any breaches of obligations are considered fairly and any limitations are taken into consideration.
- As the Code Manager I want to apply appropriate and proportionate Performance Assurance Techniques, taking in to account the ability of a Replacement Supplier to meet their obligations under the REC.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0057 Draft Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Currently, Replacement Suppliers are responsible for all obligations of the failed supplier from the date and time set out in the Last Resort Supply Direction, this includes a period of time prior to Consumer accounts transferring to the Replacement Supplier’s systems, limiting their ability to fulfil these obligations. This means that a Replacement Supplier may experience issues with the Performance Assurance obligations for which they are responsible, but do not have direct control over. Any breaches of obligations by a Replacement Supplier need to be considered fairly and any limitations the Replacement Supplier may face are taken into consideration.
Stages Selection
R0057 - Change Proposal Form
R0057 - Solution Options
R0057 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0057 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0
R0057 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0057 - Preliminary Change Report V1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
EDF
Review status
Review required
24/7 Emergency Metering Service
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0053
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/05/25 - Proposal withdrawn at proposers request.
Summary
This change has been raised to address the issue that Suppliers currently are not required to provide a 24/7 emergency metering service that enables a Consumer to speak to an agent and/or receive a visit from a field operative outside normal business hours when faced with power loss situation relating to a metering issue. This Change Proposal has been raised to assess and consider the options to address this issue.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
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 an Energy Consumer, I want my metering fault to be identified and fixed as soon as possible, so that I am not left in a situation where I have no electricity for an extended period. I want to be able to contact the correct Party to fix my metering fault. I want my personal circumstances to be taken in to account when arranging for a fault to be fixed out of standard working hours.
- As a DNO, where there is a meter fault identified I want to be able to contact the Energy Supplier to rectify this, no matter what day or time this is identified, so that Consumers are not left without power for extended periods, during which time they may require ongoing help, support and communication. As an Energy Supplier, I want to provide my Customers with accurate and relevant Emergency contact information. As an Energy Supplier, I want to be able to respond to meter faults in a timely manner and not leave Consumers without power for an extended period.
- As a MEM, I want to be notified, in a timely manner, of faults that occur on Metering assets I am responsible for, so that I am able to rectify these without undue detriment being experienced by Consumers
Problem Statement
In situations where an Electricity Consumer experiences a loss of power, the DNOs who attend site to investigate and resolve the issues, are unable to do so when there is a meter issue, which is the responsibility of the Energy Supplier and it’s Appointed agents. When an issue occurs out of hours, or when an Energy Supplier does not have an out of hours metering service in operation, Consumers can be left without power for an extended period, this can create a safety or health concern, particularly for vulnerable Consumers or vulnerable members of their household.
Stages Selection
R0053 - Downloadable Change Proposal Form
R0053 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (pre-approval) 27/02/2023
R0053 - Initial Assessment Report v1.1 (Pre-Approval) 06.03.23
R0053 - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved) 07.03.2023
R0053 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved) 07.03.2023
Company Name
Electricity North West Limited
Review status
Review required
Switch Request Objections (Change of Occupier)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0051
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
26/01/2024 - Withdrawn following adoption window closure.
Summary
This Change Proposal looks to clarity obligations regarding the losing suppliers' rights to object and the circumstances surrounding registrations by gaining suppliers, following the migration from the MRA to the REC.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
The lack of clarity regarding the losing suppliers rights to object and the circumstances surrounding registrations by gaining suppliers , following the migration from the MRA to the REC
Stages Selection
R0051 - Downloadable CP form
Company Name
Business Energy Direct
Review status
Review required
Governance of Data under the REC (Alternative)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0046A
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
REC Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
26 May 2022Due:
10 Jun 2022Completion:
10 Jun 2022Present Revised Change Proposal Plan to the REC Change Panel
Completed
Start:
10 Jun 2022Due:
21 Jun 2022Completion:
21 Jun 2022Deadline for Alternative Change Proposal Plan
Completed
Start:
21 Jun 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Consultation Period Start
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Consultation Period End
Completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
15 Jul 2022Completion:
15 Jul 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
15 Jul 2022Due:
21 Jul 2022Completion:
21 Jul 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
21 Jul 2022Due:
26 Jul 2022Completion:
26 Jul 2022Authority Determination
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2022Due:
02 Aug 2022Completion:
01 Aug 2022Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
03 August 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want to have the confidence that my data is being handled compliantly in accordance with the UK GDPR.
- As a REC Party, I want to achieve compliance and have clarification on my obligations in the context of REC Services.
- As a REC Party/Service User, I want to understand the reporting obligations I need to meet if the event of a Personal Data Breach relating to REC Data, to ensure that RECCo Board is made aware. As a REC Party/Service User, I need to understand that I will still need to independently assess and document my respective data protection roles under the REC. As a REC Party/Service User, I need to understand the roles and responsibilities of a Data Controller and/or Data Processor to be able to carry out my obligations under the REC.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0046A - Updated legal text (Post-Consultation)
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Problem Statement
The current data protection and governance provisions in the REC are not fit for purpose, having the potential for ambiguity. Changes have been identified, following a legal review, which will provide more clarity for REC Parties who are Data Controllers and/or Data Processors, and to enable RECCo to maintain a comprehensive approach to the governance of data under the REC.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
rosalind.timperley
R0046A - Change Proposal Form
R0046A - Draft legal text submitted with the CP (May 2022)
R0046A - Initial Assessment Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Change Proposal Plan v4.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0046A Ofgem Decision letter
R0046 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0046A - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0046A - Draft legal text (Post-Party IA)
R0046A - Final Change Report V2.0
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required
Intellectual Property Rights and Services Data Main Body changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0049
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
The Central Registration Services (CRS) intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions in the Code were drafted before designation of v1.0 of the Code and primarily seek to deal with the CRS Services IPR as if it were IPR developed and owned by the CRS Provider or its contractors. In reality, much of the solution is built upon third party-owned software or platforms/services that are available to the market. Notwithstanding certain concessions were drafted in Clause 13.5 of the Code at designation, the scope of CRS Service IPR refers to some now obsolete terms and concepts and ought to be amended to clarify what the CRS Provider actually owns or is responsible for, to alleviate the existing ambiguity. Potential to amend Clause 13 of the Code as proposed in the attached mark-up, with consequential amendments to the associated definitions in Schedule 1 (Interpretation and Definitions). The definition “User” should be deleted from the Code and the defined terms “CSS User” or “REC Service User” (as applicable) used in substitution.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment Published
Completed
Start:
20 May 2022Due:
04 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Preliminary Change Report & Consultation Published
Completed
Start:
04 Jul 2024Due:
08 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Consultation Closes
Completed
Start:
08 Aug 2024Due:
30 Aug 2024Completion:
30 Aug 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
30 Aug 2024Due:
10 Sep 2024Completion:
10 Sep 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
10 Sep 2024Due:
17 Sep 2024Completion:
17 Sep 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
17 Sep 2024Due:
01 Oct 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Date
08 November 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- N/A – No tangible Consumer impact identified.
- As a REC Participant (Service Provider/User), I want the Code to clearly stipulate IPR requirements, so that CRS provisions and arrangements are readily identifiable.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0049-Draft REC Main Body Changes V1.0 04.07.24
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Problem Statement
There is uncertainty as to the scope of the various classes of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) covered in Clause 13 of the REC Main Body (including the extent to which any IPR may exist in certain data, and the use of obsolete terms and concepts). As a result, there is a risk that the relevant industry stakeholders referred to in Clause 13 are unable to grant the licences and indemnities as described in that Clause. The current wording of Clause 5.3 of the REC Main Body requires amendments to ensure it correctly reflects the relationship between CRS Provider and RECCo, the services being provided and the entitlement to input VAT as a recipient of the CRS.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0049 - Change Proposal Form
R0049 - Main Body amendments proposed by DCC
R0049 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V1.0 03.07.24
R0049 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0 03.07.24
R0049 - Consolidated IA Responses V1.0 08.08.24
R0049 Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 08.08.24
R0049 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 02.09.24
R0049 Final Change Report (Approved) V2.0 17.09.24
Company Name
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Review status
Review required