EAC information in the EES API
Solution Development and Party Engagement
Start:
29 Aug 2022Due:
07 Sep 2022Completion:
29 Aug 2022Change Proposal Withdrawal
Start:
20 Dec 2021Due:
29 Aug 2022Completion:
29 Aug 2022- As a domestic Electricity Consumer, I want to be quoted accurately for my electricity usage based on my electricity consumption, so that I can make an informed decision to accept/reject the quotation offered.
- As an Electricity Supplier, I want to have access to the most recent Metering Point consumption data to be able to provide accurate prices/quotations to a consumer based on their Electricity usage.
- As a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI), I want to have access to the most recent Metering Point consumption data to be able to provide accurate prices/quotations to a consumer based on their Electricity usage.
Prepayment Unallocatable Transactions
Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
15 Dec 2021Due:
04 Mar 2022Completion:
04 Mar 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
08 Apr 2022Due:
19 Apr 2022Completion:
19 Apr 2022Consultation Period Start
Start:
19 Apr 2022Due:
22 Apr 2022Completion:
22 Apr 2022Consultation Period End
Start:
22 Apr 2022Due:
16 May 2022Completion:
16 May 2022Final Change Report Issued
Start:
16 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
27 May 2022Due:
07 Jun 2022Completion:
07 Jun 2022Appeal Window Closure
Start:
07 Jun 2022Due:
22 Jun 2022Completion:
22 Jun 2022Legal Review / Preliminary Change Report Revision
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
15 Mar 2022Completion:
15 Mar 2022Revised Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
15 Mar 2022Due:
08 Apr 2022Completion:
08 Apr 202230 June 2022
- As a PPMIP, I want to receive accurate market share data to allow me to complete the Unallocatable Prepayment Allocation Run in a timely manner.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want the calculation of Unallocatable Transactions to be carried out accurately and efficiently so that I receive payments allocated to my organisation.
Amendment to REC Data Access Matrix
Solution Development
Start:
15 Dec 2021Due:
28 Mar 2022Completion:
28 Mar 2022Party Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
28 Mar 2022Due:
01 Apr 2022Completion:
01 Apr 2022Service Provider Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
01 Apr 2022Due:
12 May 2022Completion:
12 May 2022Service Provider Preliminary Impact Assessment Complete
Start:
12 May 2022Due:
31 May 2022Completion:
31 May 2022Service Provider Detailed Impact Assessment initiated
Start:
31 May 2022Due:
27 Jun 2022Completion:
01 Jul 2022Technical Expert Panel solution review
Start:
27 Jun 2022Due:
29 Jun 2022Completion:
29 Jun 2022Preliminary Change Report published
Start:
29 Jun 2022Due:
08 Jul 2022Completion:
07 Jul 2022Service Provider Detailed Impact Assessment completed
Start:
08 Jul 2022Due:
18 Jul 2022Completion:
22 Jul 2022Consultation 1 initiated
Start:
18 Jul 2022Due:
22 Jul 2022Completion:
21 Jul 2022Consultation 1 completed
Start:
22 Jul 2022Due:
12 Aug 2022Completion:
12 Aug 2022Change Panel review of updated Preliminary Change Report
Start:
12 Aug 2022Due:
16 Aug 2022Completion:
16 Aug 2022Consultation 2 initiated
Start:
16 Aug 2022Due:
18 Aug 2022Completion:
18 Aug 2022Consultation 2 completed
Start:
18 Aug 2022Due:
02 Sep 2022Completion:
02 Sep 2022Final Change Report published
Start:
02 Sep 2022Due:
23 Sep 2022Completion:
23 Sep 2022Change Panel decision
Start:
23 Sep 2022Due:
04 Oct 2022Completion:
04 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 an Electricity Consumer, I want data associated with my electricity supply to be made consistently available to Market Participants relevant organisations, so that they have equal access to the data they use to supply my electricity or look after my meter.
- As an EES User, I want to have access to all the data items appropriate to my EES User Category so that I can operate processes without disruption, to provide a good service to my customers and meet my performance targets. As the EES Provider I want to have clarity on the data items that I should provide to EES Users appropriate to their role. As the Code Manager I want Market Participants to have access to appropriate data in EES so they can complete business processes and meet performance targets, while ensuring access to data is subject to appropriate security and controls.
ETTOS Report Dissemination
Initial Assessment Report published
Start:
29 Nov 2021Due:
03 Dec 2021Completion:
03 Dec 2021Change Panel review
Start:
03 Dec 2021Due:
07 Dec 2021Completion:
07 Dec 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Start:
07 Dec 2021Due:
13 Dec 2021Completion:
13 Dec 2021Change Panel review
Start:
13 Dec 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Consultation starts
Start:
21 Dec 2021Due:
22 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Consultation ends
Start:
22 Dec 2021Due:
12 Jan 2022Completion:
12 Jan 2022Final Change Report issued
Start:
12 Jan 2022Due:
14 Jan 2022Completion:
14 Jan 2022Change Panel decision
Start:
14 Jan 2022Due:
18 Jan 2022Completion:
18 Jan 202231 January 2022
- As a Consumer, I want my Energy Supplier to receive and act upon energy theft tip-offs, to ensure the safety and security of my energy supply.
- As an ETTOS Recipient, I need to be aware of changes to the way I will receive and send tip-off information, so I can engage in the process and plan any required changes to my processes.
- As an ETTOS Recipient, I need to receive my ETTOS Service Data in a timely manner, so that I am able to act on tip-offs, to reduce risks for consumers and my business.
Consequential REC changes for BSC CP1532
Initial Assessment Report and Change Proposal Plan approved
Start:
26 Nov 2021Due:
21 Dec 2021Completion:
21 Dec 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Start:
21 Dec 2021Due:
28 Jan 2022Completion:
28 Jan 2022Preliminary Change Report approval
Start:
28 Jan 2022Due:
09 Feb 2022Completion:
09 Feb 2022Consultation starts
Start:
09 Feb 2022Due:
14 Feb 2022Completion:
11 Feb 2022Consultation ends
Start:
14 Feb 2022Due:
04 Mar 2022Completion:
04 Mar 2022Final Change Report Issued
Start:
04 Mar 2022Due:
11 Mar 2022Completion:
11 Mar 2022Responsible Committee decision (ex-Committee)
Start:
11 Mar 2022Due:
23 Mar 2022Completion:
22 Mar 202230 June 2022
- 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.
Complex Sites process improvements
Party Impact Assessment Issued
Start:
25 Nov 2021Due:
20 Jan 2022Completion:
10 Feb 2022Preliminary Change Report Issued
Start:
20 Jan 2022Due:
21 Feb 2022Completion:
18 Feb 2022Responsible Committee Decision – Ex-Committee
Start:
21 Feb 2022Due:
03 Mar 2022Completion:
03 Mar 2022Consultation Started
Start:
03 Mar 2022Due:
07 Mar 2022Completion:
07 Mar 2022Consultation End
Start:
07 Mar 2022Due:
01 Apr 2022Completion:
01 Apr 2022Final Change Report Issued
Start:
01 Apr 2022Due:
29 Apr 2022Completion:
29 Apr 2022Responsible Committee Decision
Start:
29 Apr 2022Due:
11 May 2022Completion:
11 May 2022Appeal Window Open
Start:
11 May 2022Due:
13 May 2022Completion:
13 May 2022Appeal Window Closed
Start:
13 May 2022Due:
27 May 2022Completion:
27 May 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 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.
Invalid Requests for Site Technical Details
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 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.
Resolution of Bilateral Erroneous Transfers
Solution Analysis
Start:
18 Nov 2021Due:
21 Mar 2023Completion:
Proposed Approach Presented To Change Panel
Start:
21 Mar 2023Due:
18 Apr 2023Completion:
- As a Consumer, I want issues affecting me or my energy account to be resolved at the earliest opportunity, to minimise impacts to my energy switch or accurate and timely billing.
- As a Consumer, I want industry parties to share my personal data securely so that my data is protected.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want to be able to resolve Bilateral Erroneous Transfers effectively and efficiently, so that I can bill my Consumers accurately and timely.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want to be able to resolve Bilateral Erroneous Transfers effectively and efficiently, so that I supply Consumers with whom I have a valid contract.
Cable Colour Identification
Initial Assessment Report published
Start:
01 Nov 2021Due:
26 Nov 2021Completion:
26 Nov 2021Change Panel review
Start:
26 Nov 2021Due:
07 Dec 2021Completion:
07 Dec 2021Preliminary Change Report issued
Start:
07 Dec 2021Due:
04 Jan 2022Completion:
31 Dec 2021Metering Expert Panel review
Start:
04 Jan 2022Due:
12 Jan 2022Completion:
12 Jan 2022Consultation starts
Start:
12 Jan 2022Due:
17 Jan 2022Completion:
25 Jan 2022Consultation ends
Start:
17 Jan 2022Due:
15 Feb 2022Completion:
15 Feb 2022Final Change Report issued
Start:
15 Feb 2022Due:
25 Feb 2022Completion:
25 Feb 2022Metering Expert Panel decision
Start:
25 Feb 2022Due:
09 Mar 2022Completion:
09 Mar 202230 June 2022
- 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.
Electricity Enquiry Service API Service Status
Initial Assessment Report published
Start:
11 Oct 2021Due:
05 Nov 2021Completion:
05 Nov 2021Analysis and Solution development activity
Start:
05 Nov 2021Due:
13 Jan 2022Completion:
Service Provider Impact Assessment completion
Start:
13 Jan 2022Due:
15 Feb 2022Completion:
REC Party Impact Assessment completion
Start:
15 Feb 2022Due:
23 Mar 2022Completion:
Preliminary Change Report issued
Start:
23 Mar 2022Due:
20 Apr 2022Completion:
Technical Expert Panel review
Start:
20 Apr 2022Due:
27 Apr 2022Completion:
Consultation starts
Start:
27 Apr 2022Due:
05 May 2022Completion:
Consultation ends
Start:
05 May 2022Due:
26 May 2022Completion:
Final Change Report issued
Start:
26 May 2022Due:
21 Jun 2022Completion:
Technical Expert Panel decision
Start:
21 Jun 2022Due:
29 Jun 2022Completion:
- As an EES User (organisation), I want a method of integrating the service status of the EES API with my systems, so that in the event of EES API outage or disruption I do not trigger unnecessary internal diagnostic activity of my IT systems and processes, and I can initiate appropriate mitigation activity to reduce impacts to my systems and/or the services I provide.