Updates to the EES API Interface Specification
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation published
Start:
20 Oct 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Consultation close
Start:
03 Nov 2023Due:
17 Nov 2023Completion:
17 Nov 2023Final Change Report issued
Start:
17 Nov 2023Due:
22 Nov 2023Completion:
22 Nov 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
22 Nov 2023Due:
29 Nov 2023Completion:
29 Nov 202306 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
- 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.
Introduction of classification-based access model
Service Provider Impact Assessment
Start:
13 Oct 2023Due:
31 Dec 2024Completion:
Party Impact Assessment
Start:
31 Dec 2024Due:
31 Dec 2024Completion:
Consultation
Start:
31 Dec 2024Due:
28 Feb 2025Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
28 Feb 2025Due:
04 Mar 2025Completion:
- As a Consumer, I want Market Participants to have appropriate data access so that I can benefit from improved product and service offerings.
- As a Market Participant, I want the processes that grant data access to be simplified and adaptable so that valid data use cases are addressed quickly.
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality
Preliminary Change Report Published
Start:
21 Aug 2023Due:
16 May 2024Completion:
16 May 2024Consultation Issued
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16 May 2024Due:
16 May 2024Completion:
16 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Start:
16 May 2024Due:
19 Jun 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
19 Jun 2024Due:
26 Jun 2024Completion:
23 August 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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- 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.
Service Termination Issue Reporting (Change to Category 2 document)
Impact Assessment
Start:
21 Aug 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
25 Aug 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Preliminary Change Report Review by Metering Expert Panel (ex-committee)
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
15 Sep 2023Completion:
15 Sep 2023Consultation - 15 Working Days
Start:
15 Sep 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
13 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
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08 Dec 2023Due:
22 Dec 2023Completion:
06 Feb 2024Metering Export Panel Decision
Start:
10 Nov 2023Due:
24 Nov 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2023Second Preliminary Change Report
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
10 Nov 2023Completion:
10 Nov 2023Consultation on 2nd Preliminary Change Report
Start:
24 Nov 2023Due:
27 Nov 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2023Preliminary Change Report Consultation Closes
Start:
27 Nov 2023Due:
08 Dec 2023Completion:
08 Dec 2023Final Decision of Metering Expert Panel
Start:
22 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
- As a DNO I want to ensure that the MEMs who work on my network have the requisite skills and experience and that they will follow the instructions relating to reporting incidents of danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment, as set out in the Service Termination Issue Reporting document.
- As a Supplier I want any MEM I employ to have clear instructions on how to report incidents of danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment.
- As a MEM I want information on what actions I need to take where there is danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment at site, so that issues can be safely addressed in the appropriate timescales.
- As the Code Manager, I want clarity on the governance and for change processes of the document to be appropriate, for the subject matter and relevant affected parties.
New value for Site Visit Check Code (J0024)
Impact Assessment Report Published
Start:
14 Aug 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023- 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.
Amendment to Multiplication Factor Enumerations to Support Hydrogen Trials
SERVICE PROVIDER IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
27 Nov 2023Completion:
27 Nov 2023PARTY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Start:
27 Nov 2023Due:
01 Dec 2023Completion:
01 Dec 2023PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Start:
01 Dec 2023Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024CONSULTATION ISSUED
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Start:
20 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
28 Feb 202428 June 2024
- 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.
Housekeeping amendments
Publish House Keeping Change Report
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Responsible Committee decision
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
19 Sep 2023Completion:
19 Sep 2023Implemented
Start:
19 Sep 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 202303 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 | ||
| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
Alignment of Market Message D0225 ‘consent to share flag’ to support PSR data sharing
Party Impact Assessment
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
05 Jan 2024Completion:
05 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
05 Jan 2024Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024Consultation
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
09 Feb 2024Final Change Report Issued
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Start:
28 Feb 2024Due:
13 Mar 2024Completion:
12 April 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
|
Combined progression of Change Proposals R0058, R0104 and R0129
Preliminary Change Report published
Start:
04 Aug 2023Due:
01 Sep 2023Completion:
01 Sep 2023Consultation close
Start:
01 Sep 2023Due:
15 Sep 2023Completion:
15 Sep 2023Final Change Report published
Start:
15 Sep 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
22 Sep 2023Responsible Committee decision
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
03 Oct 2023Completion:
03 November 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0104 | Clarifying requirement for continuous billing following an Erroneous Switch |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 | ||
| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
- As a Market Participant, 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.
Change to REC Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC)
Impact Assessment and Change Proposal Plan Published
Start:
17 Jul 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
25 Aug 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
22 Sep 2023Review of PCR by Change Panel
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
03 Oct 2023Completion:
03 Oct 2023Consultation Started
Start:
03 Oct 2023Due:
06 Oct 2023Completion:
06 Oct 2023Consultation Closes
Start:
06 Oct 2023Due:
26 Oct 2023Completion:
26 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
Start:
26 Oct 2023Due:
10 Nov 2023Completion:
10 Nov 2023Change Panel Decision
Start:
10 Nov 2023Due:
21 Nov 2023Completion:
21 Nov 202306 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
- As RECCo, I want the Retail Energy Code to specify my obligations, governance and charging mechanisms, so that I can effectively discharge obligations imposed by the Authority through the Licence Condition modification.
- As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how RECCo will calculate my credits and liabilities and when they will send statements, so that I can plan to review my invoices/credit notes prior to the receipt of monies owed or payments I need to make to RECCo or at an appropriate time for my organisation.
- As a Domestic Supplier, I want to understand how I can dispute a Credit Advice which I do not believe is accurate, so that I am able to raise a dispute/challenge compliantly.