Housekeeping November 2026
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0345
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/09/2026 - Housekeeping Change Proposal raised by Code Manager
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a number of non-material clarifications, typographical errors and changes needed to REC products.
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical and formatting corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
Stages Selection
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
MSC - Amending Statement Production Timescales
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0343
Change Category
Change Path
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
24/08/2026 The Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) has been issued to Change Panel for ex-Committee decision. The proposed legal text can be found in the solutions section below.
Summary
RECCo is implementing the MSC solution in two phases to enable a swift restart of the MSC scheme, should a decision be made to recommence it. Phase one will enable data collection and the tracking of Supplier liabilities, allowing the scheme to commence before the full solution is available. Phase two will introduce the calculation and financial components.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0343 Draft Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge v1.0
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Problem Statement
The REC currently requires statements relating to MSC to be provided to Energy Suppliers within 15 working days of the relevant MSC cycle. However, during the phased implementation of the MSC scheme, this timeframe may not provide sufficient time to reconcile the data collection while the calculation functionality is still under development.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0343 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Change to align with BSC CP Clarify Supplier obligations for IF-002 messages where a Switch is cancelled
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0339
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/2026 - Change Proposal accepted in by Code Manager
Summary
A BSC CP has been raised to clarify Supplier obligations for IF-002 messages where a Switch is cancelled. This obligation is also in REC Schedule 14 Metering Operations, so a REC change is required or the obligation remains in place.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0339 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Change to align with CP1633 Capture Modem Module Details Under BSCP601
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0338
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/08/2026 - Issue accepted in by the Code Manager
Summary
BSC CP1633 “Capture Modem Module Details Under BSCP601” makes amendments to BSCP601 Metering Protocol Approval and Compliance Testing. One of the amendments places obligations on MOAs where they are introducing and amending Communications Equipment. Equivalent and potentially expanded obligations need to be placed within REC Schedule 14 Metering Operations to support this.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0338 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Legal text to support REC Change R0180
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0336
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/08/2026 - the consultation is open, responses must be received by 23:59 14 September 2026
Summary
REC Change R0180 “Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Users” implements a technical solution for the closure of certain ticket raised to the Switching Operator when no response has been received. This Change Proposal contains the legal text to support R0180.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0336 Schedule 26 Switching Service Management - for consultation
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Document title
R0336 Switching Operator (SO) Service Definition - for consultation
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Problem Statement
R0180 Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Usersintroduces a technical solution for the closure of certain tickets raised to the Switching Operator when no response has been received. Without supporting legal text, these obligations and expectations are not documented within the REC.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0336 submission form
R0336 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) V1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Farooq change proposal 1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R10001
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
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Summary
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Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
07 November 2025
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0003 | Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Implementation |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Linked to SDS Delivery
No
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
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Problem Statement
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Stages Selection
Workgroup
Workgroup(s)
Company Name
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Review status
Review required
Introduction of Sweet Treat Reward System
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R9999
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
Consultation issued June 29th
Summary
This proposal introduces a formalised “Sweet Treat Reward System” within the REC governance framework, whereby participants are recognised with confectionery based incentives for timely delivery, high quality submissions, and proactive engagement in the change process. The change aims to improve stakeholder participation, reduce consultation fatigue, and enhance overall delivery performance by introducing a light-touch behavioural incentive aligned to existing governance activities.
Impact Status
Alternative Change Proposals
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Version 4.2.0 - 27 Mar 2027.
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0002 | Review of Data Specification Category in REC Baseline Statement | |
| R0136 | Change to REC Schedule 22 Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC) |
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| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Linked to SDS Delivery
No
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
The proposed solution is to introduce a new REC provision establishing a “Sweet Treat Reward System” (STRS), creating a light-touch, non-financial incentive mechanism linked to existing change process activities. This would require updates to REC governance documentation (e.g. Change Management schedule and supporting guidance) to define eligibility criteria, reward thresholds, and roles, with the Code Manager responsible for administering and maintaining the scheme and recording outcomes within the REC Portal.
End-to-end, the solution would operate by linking stakeholder behaviours (e.g. timely consultation responses, active participation in CIG discussions, and high-quality submissions) to predefined reward triggers. The REC Portal would be enhanced to capture participation metrics, calculate eligibility, and notify participants of earned rewards via automated communications (e.g. portal notifications or email), with a monthly or milestone-based cadence. Data flows would include submission timestamps, attendance records, and qualitative assessment inputs from the Code Manager or Change Leads, which would be consolidated into a “Reward Eligibility Log” maintained within REC systems.
Implementation would be led by the Code Manager, supported by the DSP for system changes and reporting capability, and overseen by REC governance bodies to ensure alignment with existing obligations and neutrality principles. The solution would not alter core decision-making processes but would overlay an engagement-focused mechanism, with clear accountability for administration, auditability of outcomes, and periodic review to ensure continued effectiveness and proportionality.
Problem Statement
The REC change process currently relies on formal obligations and voluntary participation to secure stakeholder engagement; however, this approach does not consistently drive timely, high-quality input during key stages such as consultations and working groups. As a result, participation can be delayed, inconsistent, or limited in substance, reducing the effectiveness of impact assessments and slowing overall change delivery.
In the absence of any positive reinforcement mechanisms, the process places full reliance on compliance rather than motivation, which may not fully reflect the human factors influencing engagement. This creates a persistent gap between the intended collaborative nature of the REC and the reality of stakeholder behaviour, ultimately affecting the pace and quality of change outcomes delivered to the market.
In the absence of any positive reinforcement mechanisms, the process places full reliance on compliance rather than motivation, which may not fully reflect the human factors influencing engagement. This creates a persistent gap between the intended collaborative nature of the REC and the reality of stakeholder behaviour, ultimately affecting the pace and quality of change outcomes delivered to the market.
Stages Selection
Workgroup
Workgroup(s)
Review status
Reviewed - Accepted
Smart Meter Communication Licence Code Changes
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0333
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/08/2026 - The consultation has closed - The Code Manager now present this Change Proposal for a final vote at the REC Change Panel on 15 September 2026.
Summary
Ofgem has awarded the Smart Meter Communications Licence 2 (SMCL2) to DCC2 Limited, a subsidiary of Smart Energy Code Company Limited (SECCo). To enable a smooth transition and ensure continuity of service, changes to both the Smart Energy Code (SEC) and the Retail Energy Code (REC) will be required.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0333 - Legal Text V1.1 28.08.26
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Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0333 Submission Form (PDF)
R0333 Change Report (Consultation) (Approved) 04.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Amend the REC to permit RECCo to undertake additional code manager activities
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0332
Change Category
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
26/08/2026 On 25 August 2026, the Change Panel voted, in line with the Code Manager's recommendation, to recommend to the Authority to approve the proposed solution, the implementation approach and the implementation date. This Change Proposal has now been issued to the Authority for decision.
Summary
The REC currently frames RECCo's objective and permissible activities by reference to the REC only. This creates a vires issue where RECCo needs to undertake activities connected with an Energy Code other than the REC, whether directly, through a subsidiary or in partnership with another organisation.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0332 - Draft Main Body
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Document title
R0332 - Draft Schedule 1 - Interpretations and Definitions
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Document title
R0332 - Draft Schedule 4 - Company Governance
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Problem Statement
The REC currently frames RECCo's objective and permissible activities by reference to the REC only. This creates a vires issue where RECCo needs to undertake activities connected with an Energy Code other than the REC, whether directly, through a subsidiary or in partnership with another organisation.
Stages Selection
R0332 submission form
REC Change Proposal R0332 - FAQs
R0332 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation) v1.1 Approved 27.07.2026
R0332 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0332 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.1 Approved 25.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Regulatory Alliance Creation Rejections
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0331
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/08/2026 - the Change Report (Proposal Plan) was approved by Change Panel. The Change Team and Performance Assurance team are working together to determine if there are performance assurance requirements for this change.
Summary
An incident where Network Parties did not submit Regulatory Alliances on time to the Central Switching Service (CSS) Provider, or did submit the Regulatory Alliances but did not action rejections from the CSS Provider in a timely manner, led to over 200 Consumers being delayed in Switching to their chosen Energy Supplier. This Change Proposal has been raised to review this process.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0331 Schedule 24 Switching Data Management
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Problem Statement
The lack of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on Network Parties to submit Regulatory Alliances to the CSS Provider or to work any rejections received from the CSS Provider can lead to delays in Consumers being able to Switch to their chosen Energy Supplier.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0331 submission form
I0331 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 18.08.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required