Revised Implementation Date for R0011
Party Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
25 Mar 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Consultation Issued
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Final Change Report Issued
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
17 May 2022Completion:
17 May 202201 June 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0102 | Revision of the approved solution for R0032 |
- As a Market Participant, I need the industry Market Message/Data Specification to be implemented by all Parties at the same time so that I am able to validate EMRS invoices and credits without having to request additional supporting data or without my Market Messages failing.
- As LCCC I need to delay the implementation of R0011 so that changes to industry Market Message/Data Specification can be implemented by all Parties at the same time so that industry Market Messages don’t fail validation between Parties.
Performance Assurance Report Catalogue Changes as a consequence of REC V3.0
Impact Assessments completed
Start:
23 Mar 2022Due:
16 May 2022Completion:
16 May 2022Preliminary Change Report published
Start:
16 May 2022Due:
31 May 2022Completion:
31 May 2022Consultation started
Start:
31 May 2022Due:
31 May 2022Completion:
31 May 2022Consultation completed
Start:
31 May 2022Due:
16 Jun 2022Completion:
16 Jun 2022Final Change Report published
Start:
16 Jun 2022Due:
21 Jun 2022Completion:
21 Jun 2022Responsible Committee decision
Start:
21 Jun 2022Due:
28 Jun 2022Completion:
28 Jun 202218 July 2022
- As the Code Manager I need to receive the necessary data to complete the required Performance Assurance activities post REC V3.0
- As a REC Service Provider, I need to understand all the data that I am required to share and from when, with the Code Manager required for Performance Assurance activities post REC V3.0
- As a Supplier I need to understand all the data that I am required to share and from when, with the Code Manager required for Performance Assurance activities post REC V3.0. As a MEM I need to understand all the data that I am required to share and from when, with the Code Manager required for Performance Assurance activities post REC V3.0.
Extensive Housekeeping Amendments
Legal review of draft legal text
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
19 Aug 2022Completion:
19 Aug 2022Creation of legal text in the EMAR
Start:
19 Aug 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Deadline for alternative change proposal submission
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Consultation Start
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Consultation Ends
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
26 Sep 2022Completion:
26 Sep 2022Final Change Report issued
Start:
26 Sep 2022Due:
07 Oct 2022Completion:
07 Oct 2022Appeal window closure
Start:
18 Oct 2022Due:
01 Nov 2022Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
07 Oct 2022Due:
18 Oct 2022Completion:
18 Oct 202204 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 | ||
| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
- As a REC Party, 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.
Micro-business Smart Meter Installation Reports
Legal text drafting initiated
Start:
07 Feb 2022Due:
02 May 2022Completion:
02 May 2022Legal text drafting completed
Start:
02 May 2022Due:
16 May 2022Completion:
16 May 2022Service Provider IA completed
Start:
16 May 2022Due:
14 Jun 2022Completion:
14 Jun 2022Preliminary Change Report issued
Start:
14 Jun 2022Due:
01 Jul 2022Completion:
01 Jul 2022Consultation completed
Start:
01 Jul 2022Due:
22 Jul 2022Completion:
22 Jul 2022Final Change Report issued
Start:
22 Jul 2022Due:
05 Aug 2022Completion:
05 Aug 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
05 Aug 2022Due:
16 Aug 2022Completion:
16 Aug 202204 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 | ||
| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
- As a Micro-Business Consumer, I want my Energy Supplier to complete my Smart Meter installation in line with, or above, the standards of service provided by other Energy Suppliers, so that the installation of the Smart Meter has minimal disruption to my business.
- As an Energy Supplier to Micro-Business Consumers, I want access to Consumer feedback from across the industry, to enable me to assess my performance relative to other Micro-Business Energy Suppliers and identify areas of under or over performance, enabling me to take appropriate actions to increase or maintain my performance.
New Registration data items and processes to support the transition to Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS)
Solution Analysis and Development
Start:
03 Feb 2022Due:
09 May 2022Completion:
09 May 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
09 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Party Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
29 Jun 2022Due:
29 Jul 2022Completion:
29 Jul 2022Consultation Issued
Start:
29 Jul 2022Due:
05 Aug 2022Completion:
05 Aug 2022Final Change Report Issued
Start:
05 Aug 2022Due:
08 Nov 2022Completion:
08 Nov 2022Additional Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
29 Jun 2022Completion:
29 Jun 2022Responsible Committee Decision (Deferred from 20/09/22)
Start:
08 Nov 2022Due:
15 Nov 2022Completion:
15 Nov 202230 June 2023
- 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 Data Items to be available ahead of the MHHS migration to enable data cleanse activity to be completed to address data quality issues.
Altering the Trigger Points for CT Commissioning
Preliminary Change Report Published
Start:
01 Feb 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Consultation Issued
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 2022Consultation Period End
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
04 May 2022Completion:
04 May 2022Final Change Report Published
Start:
04 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
10 Aug 2022Completion:
10 Aug 202204 November 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 | ||
| 1.3 | 29 May 2026 |
- As the DNO, I only want to send the commissioning information using the D0383 (MM00370) when I am made aware that the site has now been energised by the Registered Supplier’s MEM for a CT Pre-commissioned meter, so that I can meet my regulatory obligations under the BSC
- As a MEM I want to receive the information from the DNO in a timely manner to ensure my records are accurate and up to date, and that I can provide the Registered Supplier with information to ensure the metering point is accurately settled.
Erroneous Transfer Cancellations
Solution Development
Start:
13 Jan 2022Due:
22 Apr 2022Completion:
22 Apr 2022Party Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
22 Apr 2022Due:
06 May 2022Completion:
06 May 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
06 May 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
08 Jul 2022Responsible Committee Review
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
19 Jul 2022Completion:
19 Jul 2022Consultation Issued
Start:
19 Jul 2022Due:
05 Aug 2022Completion:
05 Aug 202230 June 2023
- As a Consumer I want to receive my bills when expected, from the Supplier of my choice without delays caused by being switched incorrectly and not being resolved in a timely manner. As a Consumer, in the event that my Supplier has exited the market and my supply cannot be returned to my original Supplier, I want the Gaining ET Supplier to have the ability to terminate any ET process that has already been initiated so that I am able to choose my preferred Supplier and switch without delay or penalty.
- As a Consumer, if Energy Suppliers need to share my data to resolve a switching issue, I want Suppliers to share my personal data securely so that my data is protected.
- As an Energy Supplier, where appropriate, I need to be able to cancel an ET effectively and efficiently, so that I can bill my Consumers accurately and timely. As an Energy Supplier, where appropriate, I need to be able to cancel an ET so that I supply Consumers with whom I have a valid contract.
- As The Code Manager I need to be able to identify when an ET has been cancelled so that I have a clear audit trail and can monitor performance effectively.
Review of Category 3 documents in the REC Baseline Statement
Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
07 Jan 2022Due:
04 Feb 2022Completion:
04 Feb 2022Consultation Issued
Start:
04 Feb 2022Due:
18 Feb 2022Completion:
18 Feb 2022Final Change Report Issued
Start:
18 Feb 2022Due:
25 Mar 2022Completion:
25 Mar 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
25 Mar 2022Due:
05 Apr 2022Completion:
05 Apr 202214 April 2022
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
|
- As a Market Participant, I need to understand any changes that may impact my business, so I can engage in the change process and plan any required changes to my systems and processes.
- As the REC Code Manager, I need to ensure that proposals to amend the REC and its subsidiary documents are subject to appropriate scrutiny and impact assessment, so that impacted stakeholders can appropriately engage with the proposal and understand the impacts to their business.
Minimum identification requirements in the Meter Operation Code of Practice
- 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.
Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates
Solution Analysis and Development Start
Start:
07 Jan 2022Due:
31 Oct 2022Completion:
Impact Assessment Period start
Start:
Due:
Completion:
Solution Development completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
Impact Assessment period ends
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Due:
Completion:
- 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.