Enabling Robotics for SDEP
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0161
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
24/03/26 - This Change is on hold pending the outcome of R0122 - SDEP Review Improvements
Summary
The Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) is a mailbox that enables the transfer of sensitive customer related data in a way that ensures data is safe and secure. Suppliers are obliged to send and receive queries and escalations via the SDEP. Unfortunately, the SDEP has issues in bulk resolving processes which could be solved by the removal of the prohibition of the use of robotics. For example, there is no function to be able to retrieve cases specific to each team, work these and then automatically issue a response. Currently, to get the same kind of functionality, an agent or team lead would need to manually process. In another scenario, under REC schedule 30, as part of each of the processes, we are obliged to issue an escalation where there has been no response within set timeframes. Prior to SDEP implementation, we would be able to issue email escalations automatically where there was an absence of a response flow. With the SDEP this process is now manual: an agent will need to sign in to ECOES, navigate to the appropriate module, and input the data.
Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
CP Form Enabling Robotics for SDEP
Company Name
OVO Energy
Review status
Review required
Amendment to the ‘Supplier Registration Report (MAP)’ report methodology
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0158
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) can query the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) as part of their billing process to establish the Registered Gas Suppliers of their portfolio of Metering Assets. The reports via which MAPs can query the GES are not currently working exactly as intended due to incorrect wording in the GES Definition; this change seeks to rectify that.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
08 Feb 2024Due:
15 Mar 2024Completion:
15 Mar 2024Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
15 Mar 2024Due:
15 Mar 2024Completion:
15 Mar 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
15 Mar 2024Due:
12 Apr 2024Completion:
12 Apr 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
12 Apr 2024Due:
24 Apr 2024Completion:
24 Apr 2024Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
24 Apr 2024Due:
08 May 2024Completion:
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 a Registered Gas Supplier, I want to receive accurate invoices from MAPs for use of their Metering Assets, so that I am not over or under charged. 2 - As a MAP, I want to be able to access accurate information about my portfolio so that I can be correctly remunerated by Suppliers. 3 - As the GES Provider, I want the reports that I am obligated to provide to be correctly defined, so that I am able to provide accurate data to MAPs regarding their portfolios.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0158 Solution - Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Service Definition v1.3 (Draft) 15.03.24
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Document title
R0158 Solution - Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Service Definition v1.3.1 (Draft) 11.04.24
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Problem Statement
The GES Service Definition defines two reports that MAPs can use to query the CDSP to find out which Registered Gas Suppliers supply Metering Assets in their portfolio, so that they can bill them. Due to a drafting error in the GES Service Definition, this report is not working as intended, and MAPs are not able to ascertain the Registered Gas Supplier for their entire portfolio. This change seeks to rectify the drafting error and restore the intended functionality of the two reports.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0158 Change Proposal Form - Supporting Documents
R0158 Change Proposal Form
R0158 Change Proposal Form (PDF)
R0158 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) V1.0 06.03.24
R0158 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) V1.0 06.03.24
R0158 Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 15.03.24
R0158 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 12.04.24
R0158 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) V1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Updates to the CSS Message Business Data Validation Rules and Physical Interface Design Specification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0156
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/02/2024- Approved for implementation on the 23 February 2024.
Summary
This proposal aims to bring the Physical Interface Design Specification (PhID) into the Retail Energy Code as a Category 3 document as well as provide updates to the Central Switching Service (CSS) Message Business Data Validation rules (Category 2 document), aligning both documents with current CSS functionality.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation published
Completed
Start:
20 Dec 2023Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024Consultation Close
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
02 Feb 2024Completion:
02 Feb 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
02 Feb 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
09 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
20 Feb 2024Status
Implementation Date
23 February 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Business Data Validation Rules v1.5.1 Redlining
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Document title
CSS Interface Design Specification v8.8.1 Redlining
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Problem Statement
There is a risk that without transparency of the document and changes to it, parties may use outdated versions of the PhID and Business Validation Rules and encounter errors in their systems.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
CSS Interface Design Specification v8.8.1 - TRACKED.docx
Draft REC Baseline Statement R0156
Change Proposal Plan v.1.0 Approved
R0156 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 approved
Business Data Validation Rules v1.5.1 - REDLINE.xlsx
R0156 Preliminary Change Report
R0156 Consultation Response v1.0
R0156 Final Change Report approved
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Updates to the EES API Interface Specification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0149
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
Summary
The EES Provider has made some alterations to the EES API Interface Specification to incorporate new data items that support MHHS Stage 0 as well as some housekeeping changes and clarifications to the methods within the API.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation published
Completed
Start:
20 Oct 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Consultation close
Completed
Start:
03 Nov 2023Due:
17 Nov 2023Completion:
17 Nov 2023Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
17 Nov 2023Due:
22 Nov 2023Completion:
22 Nov 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
22 Nov 2023Due:
29 Nov 2023Completion:
29 Nov 2023Status
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 an EES API User, I want to ensure that I have the most up to date technical information so that I can use the API in the most effective way.
- As the EES Provider, I want to ensure that the most up to date technical information is available to Users.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
EES API Interface Specification v3.1.5. Redline (30.10.2023)
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Problem Statement
The current version of the EES API Technical Specification (V3.1.4) does not contain the latest updates from the EES Provider. Without these updates, API users will not be able to utlilise the new data items or have further detail on the data items returned within SearchUtilityAddress and GetTechnicalDetailsByMpan.
Stages Selection
R0149 - Change Proposal Form.docx
R0149 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 07.11.2023
R0149 - Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) 03.11.2023
R0149 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 07.11.2023
R0149 - Consolidated Consultation Responses (22.11.2023)
R0149 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 29.11.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0146
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
23/08/2024 - This change was successfully implemented as part of the August 2024 Extraordinary REC Release on 23 August 2024.
Summary
This change has been raised to update the Data Specification and to align it with the changes made during implementation of change proposal ‘R0067 – Introduction of CSS Refresh Functionality’.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
21 Aug 2023Due:
16 May 2024Completion:
16 May 2024Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
16 May 2024Due:
16 May 2024Completion:
16 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality > Change Plan
Start:
16 May 2024Due:
19 Jun 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality > Change Plan
Start:
19 Jun 2024Due:
26 Jun 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
23 August 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
|
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- 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.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0146 Solution Development Report
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Document title
R0146 Attachment A - Proposed Data Specification Changes
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Problem Statement
Following implementation of R0067, a small number of Market Messages and Data Items need to be appropriately reflected within the Data Specification.
Stages Selection
R0146 - Change Proposal Form
R0146 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0146 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0146 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0146 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 26.06.2024
Company Name
Code Manager
Review status
Review required
New value for Site Visit Check Code (J0024)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0143
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
12/10/2023 - Change Proposal has been rejected, as the change needs to be raised under the Balancing & Settlement Code - as the impacted Data Item is a BSC owned Data Item, and is not able to be amended by a REC Change.
Summary
The Change introduces a change to the MM00036/(D0139), to introduce a new Site Visit Check Code to reflect site specific capacity charges being levied by the Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) on Suppliers for their Consumers.
Change Plan
Impact Assessment Report Published
Completed
Start:
14 Aug 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I need my Supplier to be aware of any charges that will be applied by the DNO for the provision of the connection while the site is De-energised.
- As a Supplier I need to know if charges are expected to be levied by the DNO for retained capacity for De-energised Metering Points, so that I can pass the costs on to my Consumer.
Problem Statement
DNOs need to be able to communicate to Suppliers that they will charge site-specific DUoS for de-energised sites where there is an ongoing need for the connection to be maintained.
Stages Selection
R0143 - Change Proposal Form
R0143 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 2 Approved by Change Panel 05.09.2023
R0143 - IAR - New Site Visit Check Code v1.0 Approved by Change Panel 25.09.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Amendment to Multiplication Factor Enumerations to Support Hydrogen Trials
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0142
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
The H100 hydrogen gas trial involves the supply of hydrogen gas to households in place of natural gas. The quantity of gas supplies needs to be billed in a way that is comparable to standard gas supply. To facilitate the trial, a multiplication factor enumeration value must be established within the Data Specification that can replicate hydrogen’s calorific value, therefore allowing accurate billing.
Change Plan
SERVICE PROVIDER IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
27 Nov 2023Completion:
27 Nov 2023PARTY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
27 Nov 2023Due:
01 Dec 2023Completion:
01 Dec 2023PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Completed
Start:
01 Dec 2023Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Completed
Start:
20 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
28 Feb 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 June 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer taking part in the H100 trial, I want to be charged based on the amount of gas I consume, such that I am not charged more than I would have been, had I consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas.
- As a Gas Supplier, I want to ensure H100 trial Consumers, are not charged more than they would have been, had they consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas. 2- As a Gas Transporter, I want to accurately know how much hydrogen gas is being offtaken, so that I can support Suppliers. 3- As the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP), I want Market Messages relating to meter asset information to be accurate, so that I am better able to support dependant REC Parties. 4- As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I want my metering assets compatible with the H100 trial to be underpinned by accurate Market Messages, so that I able to manage these meters correctly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0142 Solution - DI40145 - A0120 - Multiplication Factor Change v2.0
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Document title
R0142 Solution-DI40145-A0120-Multiplication Factor Change v2.1
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Problem Statement
In order for the H100 gas trial to be successful, a billable value for hydrogen gas needs to be accurately calculated from supplied physical volumes. To do this, relevant Data Items (relating to the calculation of billable gas volumes) within the Data Specification need to be updated to allow a new value for the multiplication factor. This change seeks to introduce a new enumeration value for the multiplication factor needed to facilitate the addition of this new value.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
DI40145 Multiplication Factor - 23.06.2023
R0142 - Change Proposal Form.pdf
R0142 - Change Proposal Form
R0142 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.2023
R0142 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.23
R0142 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 16.01.24
R0142 Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 19.01.24
R0142 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 16.02.24
R0142 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 - 28.02.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Alignment of Market Message D0225 ‘consent to share flag’ to support PSR data sharing
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0139
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
This change was implemented on the 12th April 2024.
Summary
Ofgem have been in with discussion with Energy Suppliers this year, requesting them to voluntarily change how they use the consent option within the Priority Services Register (PSR) flow. This Change Proposal (CP) has been raised to make sure the Market Message mirrors the process agreed between Ofgem and Energy Suppliers by re-naming the Priority Services Register (PSR) Data Item DI51497 (J2208) as “Lawful basis for sharing” and to amend the relevant clauses in REC Schedule 13 if needed.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
05 Jan 2024Completion:
05 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
05 Jan 2024Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024Consultation
Completed
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
09 Feb 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
28 Feb 2024Due:
13 Mar 2024Completion:
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
12 April 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 Document
Document title
Redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
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Problem Statement
The current PSR Data Item DI51497(J2208) ‘Consent to share data obtained’ does not mirror the legal basis for sharing data that DNOs rely on, or the process that Suppliers have planned to have in place by early 2024.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0139 - Change Proposal Form
Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
Consolidated Consultation Responses R0139
R0139 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 Approved
R0139 Initial Assessment Report v1.1 Approved
R0139 - Extension to Change Plan v1.0
R0139 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0139 Final Change Report v1.0 approved
ICO letter to Ofgem
R0139 redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
Company Name
Energy Networks Association
Review status
Review required
Add DESNZ to Schedule 12
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0135
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0135 - Change Proposal Form
Company Name
BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
Review status
Review required
VLP data access requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0134
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
ESS data items requirements.xlsx
R0134 - Change Proposal Form
R0054 Draft DAM changes.xlsx
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required