Minimum identification requirements in the Meter Operation Code of Practice
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0027
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
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Summary
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Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an electricity Consumer I want to be able to verify the attending agent’s identity so I can feel safe at my Premises whilst work is completed and trust the Energy industry to care about my safety.
- As an electricity Consumer I want to be able to verify the attending agent’s identity so that work can be completed efficiently, without delay or confusion.
- As an Electricity Supplier I want my Appointed Metering Equipment Manager to be identifiable when attending Consumer Sites to retain Consumer confidence, trust and for works to be completed without delay.
- As a Metering Equipment Manager, I want clarity around the requirements regarding identity cards to be clear so that I can assure compliance and easily identify myself to consumers at site.
- As a Metering Scheme Auditor, I want clarity on appropriate identity requirements so I can confidently validate a Metering Equipment Manager’s identity during a site audit.
Problem Statement
Identify card inconsistencies can result in Metering Scheme Auditors and Consumers not being able to reliably verify a Meter Operative’s identity. If Consumers and Metering Scheme Auditors are unable to verify the Competent Person’s identity there could be delays to audits being completed, on-site work being carried out, safety risks or a reduction in consumer trust and confidence.
Stages Selection
R0027 - Change Proposal Plan V1.0 (Approved)
R0027 Initial Assessment Report
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0026
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/01/2024 - Change Proposal has been withdrawn.
Summary
Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) can currently work on Whole Current (WC) or Current Transformer (CT) meters without having been previously assessed on that metering category. This Change Proposal seeks to develop and implement a solution to address this area of risk.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development Start
Completed
Start:
07 Jan 2022Due:
31 Oct 2022Completion:
Impact Assessment Period start
Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates > Change Plan
Start:
Due:
Completion:
Solution Development completed
Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates > Change Plan
Start:
Due:
Completion:
Impact Assessment period ends
Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates > Change Plan
Start:
Due:
Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an Electricity Consumer I want to be confident that the Meter Operative that completes work on my Metering Equipment is competent to ensure my supply is safe, secure and uninterrupted.
- As a MEM, I want to be confident that my processes and Meter Operatives are compliant with the MOCoP, to ensure minimal disruption to my clients and the safety of my employees.
- As an Electricity Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with the MOCoP to ensure my consumers safety.
Problem Statement
Current metering accreditation arrangements allow MEMs to work on whole current or Current Transformer (CT) meters regardless of whether they have previously or recently been assessed on that metering category. This poses potential risks for the safety of Consumers and Meter Operatives as the MEMs may not have appropriate processes or training in place to ensure compliance with the MOCoP.
Stages Selection
R0026 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0026 - Change Proposal Plan - V3.0 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Allowing REC accredited MEMs to de-energise and re-energise supply points independent of the Supplier
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0021
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
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
Currently only the Registered Supplier can instruct a Metering Equipment Manager (MEM) to work on their metering asset. There is no ability to request that a single MEM completes work on multiple properties that may have different Electricity Suppliers. This creates barriers to developing solutions for local authorities, private and social housing landlords who are refurbishing premises or to help any premise owner (whether domestic or non-domestic) install new equipment to facilitate Low & Zero Carbon Technology (LZCT) installation such as the retro-fit of Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) Points to homes and business premises. This Change Proposal will introduce a new role for existing accredited MEMs that will enable them to accept instructions to undertake a limited set of activities at the request of the premise owners without the need to use the Registered Suppliers’ MEMs.
Change Plan
Solution Development
Completed
Start:
09 Dec 2021Due:
03 Feb 2022Completion:
19 Apr 2022Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
03 Feb 2022Due:
22 Apr 2022Completion:
22 Apr 2022Deadline for Alternative Change Proposal Submission
Completed
Start:
22 Apr 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued Interim
Completed
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
12 Jul 2022Completion:
12 Jul 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
16 Aug 2022Due:
26 Aug 2022Completion:
26 Aug 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
26 Aug 2022Due:
14 Sep 2022Completion:
14 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report (Updated) Issued
Completed
Start:
12 Jul 2022Due:
12 Jul 2022Completion:
12 Jul 2022Consultation closure (extended deadline)
Completed
Start:
12 Jul 2022Due:
16 Aug 2022Completion:
16 Aug 2022Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2023
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a property owner or occupier I want to be to arrange for the installation of equipment for the use of the occupier, such as fitting an isolator, installing on-site generation equipment or electric vehicle charging points. I want the installer to use a Safe Isolator Provider (SIP) who is authorised to undertake the work at my instruction rather than arrange for this work to be completed through the premises’ Registered Suppliers.
- As a REC Accredited Metering Equipment Manager, I want to be able to work as a SIP and de-energise and re-energise a site on the instruction of the homeowner/landlord, so that equipment – such as an isolator, on-site generation or electric vehicle charging points can be fitted without the need to co-ordinate the work with the Registered Suppliers’ MEMs. As a Distribution Network Operator, I want to be assured that the work is only completed by a SIP that has the necessary skills and REC accreditation and has the appropriate permissions to de-energise and re-energise the supply and doesn’t introduce any additional risk to the Distribution Network.
- As the Registered Supplier, I want to know what steps the SIP who attends the site and finds the site in an unsafe situation to re-energise, will take so that my customer is not left off-supply unnecessarily. As the Registered Supplier, I want to be alerted if the SIP finds any evidence of meter tampering at the premises.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0021 - Final Approved legal text
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R0021 - Proposed new Market Message v1.0
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R0021 - Draft Legal Text
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R0021 - Webinar 2 March 2023 - Draft Q & A Responses v0.3
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Problem Statement
It is difficult for landlords of local authority, social housing developments or private landlords of homes and businesses to co-ordinate the refurbishment of properties where they need the electricity supply to be de-energised to allow work being completed and the supply re-energised. Currently the landlord needs to liaise with the Electricity Supplier of each premise independently to arrange for the appointed MEM to attend and de-energise each supply point and then re-energise the site when the work is completed, as currently only the Registered Supplier’s appointed MEM or the DNO is permitted to undertake the work.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0021 - Change Proposal Plan v2.0 (Approved)
R0021 - Party IA Consolidated Responses
R0021 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0021 - FAQs following Impact Assessment
R0021 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
NAPIT Survey Results
R0021 - Consultation Non-confidential Consolidated Responses
R0021 - Final Change Report (Post-Vote)
R0021 Authority Decision
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Consequential REC changes for BSC CP1532
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0019
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report and Change Proposal Plan approved
Completed
Start:
26 Nov 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
21 Dec 2021Due:
28 Jan 2022Completion:
28 Jan 2022Preliminary Change Report approval
Completed
Start:
28 Jan 2022Due:
09 Feb 2022Completion:
09 Feb 2022Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2022Due:
14 Feb 2022Completion:
11 Feb 2022Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
14 Feb 2022Due:
04 Mar 2022Completion:
04 Mar 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
11 Mar 2022Completion:
11 Mar 2022Responsible Committee decision (ex-Committee)
Completed
Start:
11 Mar 2022Due:
23 Mar 2022Completion:
22 Mar 2022Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an electricity Consumer I want my new Energy Supplier to set up my account and appoint their agents appropriately, so I receive timely and accurate bills.
- As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes to Market Messages I send and receive that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want to be able to Appoint and De-appoint Agents more quickly, to minimise risks to my settlement performance and ability to produce accurate and timely consumer bills when the new switching arrangements go-live.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal text (tracked changes)
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Document title
Change Set
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Problem Statement
BSC CP1532 proposed updates to the Change of Supply (CoS) timescales within BSC Procedures BSCP502, BSCP504 and BSCP514, to align the Half-Hourly and Non-Half Hourly Supplier Agent Appointment and de-Appointment timescales and to facilitate the achievement of the Faster Switching programme objectives. BSC CP1532 was approved on 01 September 2021 by the Supplier Volume Allocation Group (SVG). Following the SVG’s decision to approve, BSCP514 moved to the Retail Energy Code (REC) following the implementation of P420 ‘Retail Code Consolidation Significant Code Review’. A REC Change Proposal is therefore required to deliver the full solution.
Stages Selection
CP1532 Final CP Report.pdf
R0019 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0019 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0019 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0019 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Complex Sites process improvements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0018
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment Issued
Completed
Start:
25 Nov 2021Due:
20 Jan 2022Completion:
10 Feb 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
20 Jan 2022Due:
21 Feb 2022Completion:
18 Feb 2022Responsible Committee Decision – Ex-Committee
Completed
Start:
21 Feb 2022Due:
03 Mar 2022Completion:
03 Mar 2022Consultation Started
Completed
Start:
03 Mar 2022Due:
07 Mar 2022Completion:
07 Mar 2022Consultation End
Completed
Start:
07 Mar 2022Due:
01 Apr 2022Completion:
01 Apr 2022Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
01 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
11 May 2022Completion:
11 May 2022Appeal Window Open
Completed
Start:
11 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Appeal Window Closed
Completed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Status
Implementation Date
04 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
Documents
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an electricity Consumer, I want my metering data to be accurate, to ensure my account is set up correctly and I receive accurate and timely invoices.
- As a Metering Equipment Manager, I want to have clarity on my obligations to provide data - specifically what data I need to send, who the recipients are and when I need to send it to ensure I provide accurate data to other Market Participants. As an Electricity Supplier and as an Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO), I want to receive accurate and complete Meter Technical Details (MTD) to enable me to take appropriate action following a change of metering equipment, a switch, a change of HHDC, a new connection a meter configuration or MEM.
- As a Half Hourly Data Collector, I want to receive accurate and complete Meter Technical Details to enable me to take appropriate action following a change of metering equipment, change of supplier, change of HHDC, new connections, meter configuration or MEM.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0018 - Draft Legal Text
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Document title
Link to Change Set (EMAR)
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Problem Statement
There is not a consistent understanding around the Complex Site process which can lead to the Complex Site Supplementary Information Form (CSSIF) being populated or interpreted differently by different parties. This may lead to incorrect data being used for consumer billing and Settlement, which can result in BSC Trading Disputes.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
Issue-88-Issue-Report.zip
R0018 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0018 - Final Change Report v1.0
R0018 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0018 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0018 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v0.1
R0018 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Invalid Requests for Site Technical Details
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0017
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
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
This Change Proposal seeks to provide clarity to Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) on the process for requesting and sending Site Technical Details as part of Meter Asset Installation, Switch or Change of Agent processes.
Impacted Consumers
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 existing or new meter to be read regularly to ensure I receive accurate bills.
- As a Distribution Network Operator I want to receive appropriate Requests for Site Technical Details. As a Distribution Network Operator I want the difference between my obligations and best practice to be clear in relation to provision of Site Technical Details for sites with and without Measurement Transformers.
- As a Metering Equipment Manager I want to be provided with Site Technical Details for all relevant sites so I can correctly install, commission and maintain the Metering Equipment.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0017 - Schedule 14 - Metering Operations (Final Approved) v1.0 08.06.2023
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R0017 - Schedule 14 - Metering Operations (For FCR) v1.0 26.05.2023
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R0017 - Schedule 14 - Metering Operations (For PCR) - 31.03.2023
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R0017 Draft Legal Text (for Party IA) 13.01.23
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Link to EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) have reported that they are receiving a high volume of requests for Site Technical Details for Domestic and Microbusiness sites following a Switch or Change of Agent, resulting in increased workload for DNOs to validate and process these requests. It is not clear if these requests are all necessary or required by the MEMs and justify the effort required by the DNO to process these requests.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0017 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0017 - Change Proposal Plan v7.0 (Approved) 09.03.2023
R0017 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses v1.0 - 23.02.2023
R0017 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 14.04.2023
R0017 - NON-CONFIDENTIAL Consolidated consultation responses v1.0 26.05.2023
R0017 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote) 08.06.2023
Company Name
SPEN
Review status
Review required
Cable Colour Identification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0014
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Change Plan
Initial Assessment Report published
Completed
Start:
01 Nov 2021Due:
26 Nov 2021Completion:
26 Nov 2021Change Panel review
Completed
Start:
26 Nov 2021Due:
07 Dec 2021Completion:
07 Dec 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
07 Dec 2021Due:
04 Jan 2022Completion:
31 Dec 2021Metering Expert Panel review
Completed
Start:
04 Jan 2022Due:
12 Jan 2022Completion:
12 Jan 2022Consultation starts
Completed
Start:
12 Jan 2022Due:
17 Jan 2022Completion:
25 Jan 2022Consultation ends
Completed
Start:
17 Jan 2022Due:
15 Feb 2022Completion:
15 Feb 2022Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
15 Feb 2022Due:
25 Feb 2022Completion:
25 Feb 2022Metering Expert Panel decision
Completed
Start:
25 Feb 2022Due:
09 Mar 2022Completion:
09 Mar 2022Status
Implementation Date
30 June 2022
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an electricity Consumer, I want requested meter work to take place safely and efficiently at the time and date agreed, so that I have a safe and working meter.
- As a MEM or a DNO I want clarity on how to deal with cable labelling during periods of coloured cable supply chain shortages, so that I can continue to install or maintain consumer metering.
- As a Metering Scheme Auditor, I want there to be clarity on the permitted labelling of non-standard colour coded cables used when connecting meters, so that audits can be appropriately completed.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0014 legal text (tracked changes)
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Document title
Link to EMAR Change Set
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Problem Statement
During times of sustained supply chain shortages, some colour coded cables may not generally be available. Where this is the case, Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) need to be able to source a suitable alternative cable so that they can continue to install and maintain meters. Although the labelling of cables with different out sheath colours from the inner insulation is covered by the IET Wiring Regulations, this is not set out within the REC Electricity MOCoP.
Stages Selection
IET Wiring Regulation BS7671 - 2018 - Table 51 Identification of Conductors
R0014 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0014 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0014 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0014 - Final Change Report V2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
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Review status
Review required