Review of export meter work arrangements

Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0312
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/05/2026 The Code Manager has set up an I0312 Working Group to engage with Industry Parties on solution development. The next session will be held on Wednesday, 03 June 2026. To register your interest, please email change.management@recmanager.co.uk
Summary
The REC Metering Operations Schedule has limited distinction between the activities for import and export metering. These provisions were not specifically developed to support a market with high volumes of small-scale microgeneration with shared metering assets for import and export.
Proposer
Jon Hawkins
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
There is a lack of distinction within REC Schedule 14 – Metering Operations between activities for Import and Export Metering, and how to manage work arrangements where is a shared Metering Asset between Import and Export Suppliers.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0312 submission form
I0312 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 Approved 21.04.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

CoMCoP 2-year Audit Cycles

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0311
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Renewal audits under the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP) are consistently delivered on a 2 year cycle and include both a desktop audit and a site audit. However, Schedule 15 currently does not explicitly define this.
Proposer
David Haddock
Change Report - Initial Assessment and Change Plan Report
Change report - Final Change Report
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 26.06.2026_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. An update to the REC Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0311_Draft legal text (For Final Recommendation)
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
The current lack of explicit wording in the Metering Accreditation Schedule of both a desktop and site audits that need to be completed one year after the initial accreditation, and then every two years for renewals introduces ambiguity for future audit delivery undertaken under CoMCoP as it creates a gap between operational practice and the codified baseline. This could potentially lead to inconsistent approaches by Parties, which in turn could reduce the consistency, predictability, and effectiveness of the industry’s audit and assurance framework.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0311 submission form
Draft legal text (On submission)
R0311 Draft legal text (For Consultation)
R0311_Change Report (Final Recommendation)_v1.1 (13 May 2026)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Addition of value 11 to data item J0418

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0310
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
To add value 11 to the valid set value for data item J0418 – Meter COP. Unable to update Meter technical details (MTD's), the D0268 flow, as specified under BSCP603/7 via the DTN as the AMVLP. The appointed agent will not be able to automatically process or upload the flows received to their systems due to validation errors.
Proposer
Chris Herzog
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 26.06.2026_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
florentina.monea
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0310 submission form
R0310 Proposed changes to REC Data Specification
R0310 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) Approved 17.03.26
R0310 Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0310 Change Report (Final Recommendation) Post-vote
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

In-year CRS budget amendment

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0309
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
17/02/2026 - Change Panel approved this Change Proposal for implementation with immediate effect.
Summary
DCC has identified that the CRS budget for the current Financial Year (2025-2026) can be reduced, and as per the Code, a REC Change Proposal must be raised for the agreed budget to be amended.
Proposer
Bradley Baker
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
holly.law
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
R0309 submission form
R0309 Change Report (Final Recommendation) approved 17.02.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Update CCSG ToRs to include cross-code prioritisation as per Code Reform

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0308
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
As part of the Ofgem Code Reform which looks to standardise how changes and modifications are prioritised across all Codes, there is confirmation that for cross-code changes the prioritisation will be set by the Lead Code with all non-lead Codes using the same prioritisation.
Proposer
Caroline Freimuller
Change report - Final Change Report
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 26.06.2026_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
CCSG - Terms of Reference - Legal Text R0308
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
Failing to update the CCSG Terms of Reference could result in unintentional ambiguity and leave no place within any Code to record the requirement for all codes to align with the prioritisation of the lead code.
I0308 submission form
Consolidated Consultation Responses
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Release and Licensing of the CoMCoP Logo for Accredited Parties

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0307
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Although a CoMCoP logo was trademarked prior to the launch of the CoMCoP in April 2023, the logos have not yet been made available for use.
Proposer
Rebecca Griffiths
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 26.06.2026_live
Included changes Affected REC Items
R0103 Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates
  • Schedule 25 - Central Switching Service
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
florentina.monea
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0307 Proposed Legal Drafting
Archive
Off
Document title
R0307 Proposed Legal Drafting Extract
Archive
Off
Document title
R0307 Schedule 1 Proposed legal drafting
Archive
Off
Document title
R0307 Schedule 15 Proposed legal drafting
Archive
Off
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0307 submission form
R0307 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation)
R0307 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.1
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

REC Change to Align with DCP467 Asset Condition Reporting

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0306
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/07/2026 - the Metering Expert Panel approved the Update to Plan.
Summary
DCUSA change DCP467 has been raised to propose that Category A and B defects reported currently using the Asset Condition Report (D0135) or phone call to the DNO, should instead be reported via an online reporting tool where the DNO has one available. This is expected to have impacts to the REC.
Proposer
Caroline Freimuller
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 06.11.2026_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0306 STIRG Guidance Document draft V0.1
Archive
Off
Document title
I0306 Data Spec changes v0.1
Archive
Off
Document title
R0306 STIRG Guidance Document draft V0.2
Archive
Off
Document title
R0306 Data Spec changes V0.2
Archive
Off
Problem Statement
Where DNOs have enhanced reporting tools for Category A or Category B situations, it is not mandatory for Parties to submit reports using this method. This may lead to a detrimental Consumer experience, as it is limited what information can be provided over the telephone or via Market Message (e.g. it is not possible to provide photographs of the situation).
I0306 submission form
I0306 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 03.02.26
I0306 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0
R0306 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1
R0306 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.1 PUBLIC
R0306 Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 approved 08.07.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Implementation of Ofgem-led code modification prioritisation within the REC

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0304
Change Category
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change Proposal has been approved for implementation on the date as directed by the Authority.
Summary
Ofgem has consulted on, and is progressing towards a decision on, the introduction of a harmonised code modification prioritisation framework across all industry codes, under its transitional powers in Schedule 12 to the Energy Act 2023. This Issue is being raised to provide the formal REC change vehicle through which Ofgem’s prioritisation reforms can be tracked, developed and implemented in the REC, once the Authority has published its decision and statutory modification notice.
Proposer
Ann Perry
Change report - Final Change Report

Comments deadline
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Lead Analyst
holly.law
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
In the absence of REC changes, the REC would not align with Ofgem’s harmonised approach to code modification prioritisation, creating inconsistency with other industry codes and undermining the objectives of Energy code reform.
I0304 submission form
I0304 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
New Priority Status
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Provision of data to the GES Provider

Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0302
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
26/08/2026 On 26 August 2026, in line with the Code Manager's recommendation, TEP approved the extension to plan for I0302.
Summary
RECCo has commenced work on developing a dual-fuel Enquiry Service which will involve the migration of data from its legacy services.
Proposer
Elise Handy
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
Ahead of the introduction of a dual-fuel Enquiry Service and in the case that the GES Provider is not the same entity as the CDSP and GRDA, this Issue seeks to enable the migration of gas data from legacy services into a new physical interface.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0302 submission form
I0302 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0
I0302 Change Report (Update to Plan) v1.0 Approved 15.04.26
I0302 Change Report (Extension to Plan) v1.0 Approved 26.08.2026
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Updates to Enquiry Service API endpoints to support migration to RECCo’s API Gateway

Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0301
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/04/2026 RECCo are currently conducting solution development activities on this REC Issue as part of their dual-fuel Enquiry Services project. Further updates to be expected upon progression of the project.
Summary
As part of RECCo’s plan to procure a dual-fuel Enquiry Service, there will be a single point of entry to API services. A migration plan has been developed with two independent stages. For stage one, all current Enquiry Service API users will need to connect through RECCo’s API Gateway rather than connecting directly to the existing EES and GES APIs. This will require users to amend the URLs they call when accessing the services.
Proposer
Elise Handy
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
I0301 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required