Introduction of Consumer Consent Solution
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0318
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/04/2026 - The Change Report (Proposal Plan) was approved by Change Panel on 21/04/2026.
Summary
This initiative will support the transformation of how energy is managed and consumed by giving consumers control over their energy (gas, electricity, heat, or other) data, enabling innovation through third-party services, and advancing sustainability goals. This REC Issue is being raised to promote visibility and awareness of opportunities for engagement, in advance of the CCS Change Proposal being progressed.
Impacted REC Documents
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
RECCo | Consumer Consent Programme page
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Document title
Consumer Consent Hub - REC Portal
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Document title
Consumer Consent Solution Design Consultation (March 2026)
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RECCo's response to the CCS Design Consultation - 28 May 2026
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Problem Statement
A new set of arrangements for a Consumer Consent Solution (CCS) is currently being developed under the RECCo CCS project. The new arrangements will need to be implemented within the REC so that they can be governed under the REC on an enduring basis.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
I0318 submission form
RECCHIG_26_0305 - I0318 Consumer Consent Solution
I0318 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 APPROVED 02.04.2026
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Number of Displayed Register Digits Data Item linkage
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0317
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
11/05/2026 - The appeal window has now closed. This Change will be implemented on 6 November 2026.
Summary
A Data Integration Platform (DIP) Data Item, DI-091 ‘Number of Displayed Register Digits’ that was implemented as part of MHHS has been incorrectly linked to the existing J0478 ‘Number of Register Digits’ in the Energy Market Data Specification, instead of the existing J2313 ‘Number of Displayed Register Digits’.
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- The proposed solution is to conduct a correction exercise to unlink the DIP Data Item DI-091 ‘Number of Displayed Register Digits’ from the Data Item J0478 and it should then instead be linked to the Data Item J2313.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0317 Draft Legal Text 23.02.2026.zip
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Document title
R0317_Draft Legal Text (For Consultation)_v0.2
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R0317_Draft Legal Text (For Final Recommendation)_v1.0
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Problem Statement
A linkage error has been identified as part of BSC CP1622 and REC Change Proposal R0300 where the DIP Data Item DI-091 has been incorrectly linked to the existing J0478 ‘Number of Register Digits’ in the EMDS at MHHS Go-Live, instead of the existing J2313 ‘Number of Displayed Register Digits’. As a result, contrary to the MHHS design and intended linkage, the EMDS incorrectly details the DI-091 in DIP interfaces, including the IF-005 and IF-006 (both REC-owned) and several other DIP Interfaces, even though the DIP reference appears correct (DI-091). It is important that EMDS is an accurate reflection of Market Messages and Data Items. Without correction this Issue may cause issues to future market entrants.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0317 submission form
R0317_Consolidated Consultation Responses_PUBLIC
R0317_Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.0 Approved 27.05.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Clarification of Data Items within the Payment Method Levelisation Supplier Data Reporting Specification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0316
Change Category
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
The definition of certain data items within the PML schedule is currently ambiguous and open to misinterpretation by Suppliers, which may result in inconsistent data submissions and a consequential variation in the allocation of scheme debits and credits.
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0316 Legal Text For Consultation
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Document title
CODE_YYYYMM[_x]
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Problem Statement
There is a lack of clarity in REC Schedule 31 – Payment Method Levelisation Reconciliation around the definition of Primary Meter Points, which has led to inconsistent data submission and consequential variation in the allocation of PML scheme debits and credits.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0316 submission form
R0316 Guidance for Suppliers
R0316 Change Report (Proposal Plan and Consultation)
R0316 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 (26.03.2026)
R0316 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.0 Approved 07.04.2026
R0316 Authority Decision
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Crossed Meters Process: Clarifications and Support
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0314
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
12/05/2026 - The Information Request has closed. The Code Manager is curently assessing the responses
Summary
This issue seeks to solve is the gap between the documented REC Crossed Meters process and how it is being applied operationally. The aim is to ensure all parties fully understand the process, apply it consistently, and have the support necessary to achieve timely, correct resolution of Crossed Meter cases.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0314 submission form
I0314 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved 21.04.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Erroneous Switch Review: Amendments to Clause 4.5
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0313
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/05/2026 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) has now been approved by the REC Change Panel
Summary
Schedule 30, Section B, Clause 4.5 currently permits Energy Suppliers to raise an Erroneous Switch (ES) within 24 months of the suspected ES taking place. However, analysis from the I0237 Erroneous Switch Review shows that 98% of ESs are raised within the first 12 months.
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- Amend Schedule 30 – Resolution of Consumer Facing Switching and Billing Issues, Section B, Clause 4.5 to reduce the timeframe to 12 months and ensure Consumer contact is made in a reasonable timescales.
Problem Statement
The existing 24‑month allowance no longer reflects operational practice and maintains an unnecessarily long resolution period that adds complexity and increases the potential for data quality issues, Consumer confusion, and prolonged operational uncertainty. When the original 24‑month time limit was introduced (prior to REC Go‑Live), it was expected that this would later be reduced to 12 months soon after implementation. However, this subsequent reduction did not take place.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0313 submission form
R0313 - Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 (Approved) 19.05.2026
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.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
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
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.
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0307 Proposed Legal Drafting
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Document title
R0307 Proposed Legal Drafting Extract
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Document title
R0307 Schedule 1 Proposed legal drafting
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Document title
R0307 Schedule 15 Proposed legal drafting
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Stages Selection
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
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.
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
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.
Stages Selection
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.
Status
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.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
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
Implementation of IF-051 Data Refresh in EES for BSC CP1607
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0294
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
07/07/2026 - The Change Report (Update to Plan) has been approved by the REC Change Panel. This Update to Plan reset the Priority Category and urgency status of R0294, following the deferred implementation of the lead BSC CP 1607. R0294 continues to be on hold until further solution development is undertaken as part of CP 1607. The Code Manager will continue to work with Elexon and Service Providers for future progression of any changes to implement the IF-051.
Summary
The IF-051 provides a refresh of data from Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) to the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES) (REC) and Market Data Service (BSC). Currently the REC does not hold any detail regarding the DIP Market Messages that the EES is required to receive and process. Due to the nature of the IF-051, the EES Provider obligations need to be clear to ensure the interface can be received and processed appropriately.
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
EES Service Definition v4.1 - redlined for IF-051
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Document title
366_05B CP1607 IF-0XX_Proposed Data Refresh Flow v0.1
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R0294 EES Service Definition REDLINED for Consultation
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CP1629 Attachment C IF-051 Refresh Flow v2.0 REDLINED
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R0294 Solution Development Report v1.0
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Problem Statement
BSC CP 1607 will implement a new DIP Market Message, the IF-051 ‘Data Refresh’ on 26 March 2026. EES will be a recipient of that change. If EES is not able to receive and process instances of the IF-051, data in EES will be misaligned with other industry systems (SMRS, DIP and MDS) meaning that it will not maintain its role as the accurate reference point for industry participants. This could lead to potential disruption of industry processes.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0294 Submission Form
R0294 Change Report (Proposal Plan) Approved v1.1 16.12.2025
R0294 Change Report (Consultation) Approved v1.0 04.02.2026
R0294 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0294 - Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 (Approved) 25.03.2026
R0294 Change Report (Update to Plan) v1.0 Approved 07.07.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required