Adding the DIP Rules to the Cross Code Steering Group Terms of Reference
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0208
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented on 28 February 2025.
Summary
The Data Integration Platform (DIP) will take on a key role within the electricity industry so the DIP Manager, as the Code Manager equivalent organisation responsible for the DIP and associated DIP Rules, needs to be recognised as a Cross Code Steering Group (CCSG) member.
Change Plan
Proposal Plan approved
Completed
Start:
29 Aug 2024Due:
01 Oct 2024Completion:
01 Oct 2024Consultation published
Completed
Start:
01 Oct 2024Due:
04 Oct 2024Completion:
01 Oct 2024Change Report - Final Recommendation
Completed
Start:
04 Oct 2024Due:
21 Nov 2024Completion:
22 Nov 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 February 2025
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Draft CCSG - Terms of Reference
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Problem Statement
The current CCSG Terms of Reference (ToR) do not recognise the role of the DIP Manager introduced as part of the MHHS Programme.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form
R0208 - Change Report 1.0 (Consultation) 01.10.2024
R0208 Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0208 - Change Report 1.0 (Post Vote)
Company Name
Gemserv
Review status
Review required
Performance Assurance Report Catalogue Updates (MHHS)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0202
Change Category
Change Path
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the REC Release on 27 June 2025.
Summary
This change seeks to update the Performance Assurance Reporting Catalogue (PARC) to capture data items required to continue to appropriately monitor Retail Risks under Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) industry arrangements. Some housekeeping changes, for the PARC, have also been included in this change.
Change Plan
Proposal Plan approved
Completed
Start:
08 Aug 2024Due:
03 Sep 2024Completion:
03 Sep 2024Party impact assessment completed
Completed
Start:
03 Sep 2024Due:
04 Oct 2024Completion:
04 Oct 2024Change Report approved for Consultation
Completed
Start:
04 Oct 2024Due:
25 Mar 2025Completion:
25 Mar 2025Consultation completed
Completed
Start:
25 Mar 2025Due:
15 Apr 2025Completion:
15 Apr 2025RECPAB Voting
In Progress
Start:
15 Apr 2025Due:
29 Apr 2025Completion:
Status
Implementation Date
27 June 2025
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
03 RECPAB_24_0827_04E Draft changes to the PARC for MHHS (27.08.2024)
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Document title
R0202 RECPAB_23_PARC V5.2 - REDLINE MHHS - MEM only (18.03.2025)
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Document title
R0202 RECPAB_23_PARC V5.2 - REDLINE MHHS - MEM only APPROVED 29.04.2025
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Problem Statement
The PARC currently does not capture all the data items required to support the monitoring of Retail Risks following Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement go-live. An update to the PARC is required to include the data items that will ensure the Code Manager can provide the assurance the industry requires during transition and under the new MHHS arrangements.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
awaghorn@deloitte.co.uk
RECPAB_23_Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.2 - REDLINE.xlsx
R0202 - PARC Updates (MHHS) (CP Form)
R0202 Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 31.10.24
R0202 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v2.0 (Approved) 03.09.2024
R0202 Change Proposal Re-Plan V2.0 (Approved) 20.03.2025
R0202 Change Report (Consultation) v1.0 (Approved) 25.03.2025
R0202 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.1 (22.04.2025)
R0202 Change Report (Final Recommendation) (Post-Vote) v2.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Metering Asset Manager (MAM) Communication Method Register
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0198
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the February 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Studies conducted by the REC Performance Assurance (RPA) function of the REC Code Manager have concluded that gas market data fidelity may be improved by reducing the frequency of missed messages between Metering Asset Managers and other REC Parties. This Issue seeks to explore mechanisms by which a reduction in the number of permissible communication methods used by MAMs could support the data quality improvement objective.
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
27 February 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0198 - Draft Schedule 14 - Metering Operations & Draft Communications Method Register
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Document title
R0198 - Draft Schedule 14 - Metering Operations & Draft Communications Method Register V2.0
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Problem Statement
MAMs communicate with each other, and with other parties, using up to three possible methods as they send Market Messages in line with their obligations in the REC. It has been suggested that moving to a single communication method might help mitigate gas data quality issues. This Issue seeks to explore an interim solution to facilitate this.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
I0198 Change Proposal (pdf)
I0198 Change Report (Plan) (Approved) V2.0 03.04.2
I0198 Change Proposal Re-Plan V1.0 28.03.25
I0198 Change Report (IA) V1.0 03.04.25
R0198 Consolidated IA Responses V1.0 Non-Confidential
R0198 Change Report (Consultation) V1.0 11.06.25
R0198 Change Proposal Re-Plan V2.0 02.07.25
Change Report (Consultation) V2.0 11.07.25
R0198 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0 06.08.25
R0198 Change Report (Final Recommendation: Pre-Vote) V1.1 13.08.25
R0198 Change Report (Final Reccomendation - Post-Vote) V1.0 13.08.25
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
CSS Change to Allow Prevent of Registration by Market Segment
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0194
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/05/2025 - Code Manager presented solution development outcomes to Technical Change Panel on 30/04/2025 and confirmed that the issue has been resolved and will not be progressed further. An operational process will be put in place for the monitoring of Registrations by Market Segment.
Summary
To prevent a Supplier with exemptions in place that were approved, in BSC and REC PAB for Smart and Unmetered, from registering meter points other than those that they are Qualified in.
Change Plan
Change Proposal Plan approved
Completed
Start:
25 Jul 2024Due:
03 Dec 2024Completion:
03 Dec 2024Definition
In Progress
Start:
03 Dec 2024Due:
28 Feb 2025Completion:
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0194 - Solution Report v1.0 23.04.2025
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Problem Statement
Suppliers who do not operate, or intend to operate, in the Smart or Unmetered Market Segments, will be seeking exemptions from the relevant MHHS Qualification requirements. At present, there is no mechanism in CSS to prevent Suppliers from registering Metering Points for which an exemption has been granted and for which they are therefore not qualified.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
maxime.van-eyseren@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
vaishnsharma@deloitte.co.uk
PAB281_01A_Modification Proposal Form.docx
I0194 - CSS Change to Allow Prevent of Registration by Market Segment.docx
PAB281_01_Request for Exemption from Suppliers v2.0.docx
352_04_Initial Written Assessment - v1.0.docx
I0194 Proposal Plan Change Report V2.0 (Approved) 03.12.2024.pdf
I0194 - Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 (Approved) 27.02.2025
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Users
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0180
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
25/03/26 - the Change Report (Final Recommendation) has been approved by the Technical Expert Panel for implementation on 06 November 2026. The appeal window has now closed.
Summary
Many Switching Incidents are on hold waiting for resolution. The Switching Operator puts these tickets on hold, which is an approved business process from the Switching Programme. This is not reflected in the obligations on SDSPs or other REC Service Providers, where there is no on hold concept. Further there are no obligations on CSS Users to respond in a timely basis. This means that the REC obligations do not reflect current practice, and many tickets remain open much longer than necessary.
Change Plan
Change Issue Group
Completed
Start:
03 Jun 2024Due:
01 Aug 2024Completion:
01 Aug 2024Impacted Consumers
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
Option 1
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Document title
Solution Development Report
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Document title
Option 2
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Document title
Option 3
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Problem Statement
A lack of obligations is causing issues with open tickets relating to missing messages. Tickets placed on hold also require significant additional work for the Switching Operator, which could either be released as a cost saving or it could result in time freed up for improvement activities.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
maxime.van-eyseren@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
Issue Form
Change Report - Proposal Plan V1.0
I0180 Extension to Plan V1.0 approved 09.07.25
I0180 Consolidated Party Impact Assessment Responses v1.0
I0180 Update to Plan V1.0 approved 10.12.25
R0180 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0180 Consolidated consultation responses V1.0
R0180 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 approved 25.03.26
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Change Smart Meter Installation Consumer Survey Specification survey questions to a REC Category 2 document
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0177
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented on 06 September 2024.
Summary
Adding the Smart Meter Installation Consumer Survey Specification questions to the REC list of documents will allow any amendments to follow the REC change process and allow anyone to propose such amendments.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report published
Completed
Start:
22 May 2024Due:
05 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Consultation opened
Completed
Start:
05 Jul 2024Due:
05 Jul 2024Completion:
04 Jul 2024Consultation closes
Completed
Start:
05 Jul 2024Due:
26 Jul 2024Completion:
26 Jul 2024Final Change Report published
Completed
Start:
26 Jul 2024Due:
09 Aug 2024Completion:
08 Aug 2024Change Panel decision
Completed
Start:
09 Aug 2024Due:
20 Aug 2024Completion:
20 Aug 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 September 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0003 | Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Implementation |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Domestic or Micro-Business Consumer, I want the Smart Meter Installation survey questions to have robust governance, so I have confidence the right KPIs are being monitored.
- As an Energy Supplier, I want the Smart Meter Installation survey questions to be governed by the REC Change Process, so I can suggest and provide feedback on changes to them.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
REC Baseline Statement DRAFT
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Problem Statement
The Smart Meter Installation Consumer Survey Specification questions are mandatory for Energy Suppliers to use, but there is no mechanism for Energy Suppliers to raise changes or issues against the questions as they are not held in the REC Baseline Statement.
Stages Selection
R0177 Change Proposal Form
R0177 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 Approved
R0177 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 Approved
R0177 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0177 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0177 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.1
Company Name
Gemserv
Review status
Review required
Change Process Improvements following Code Manager review
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0167
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
19/07/24 - This change was implemented on the 19 July 2024.
Summary
This Change Proposal has been raised to make the required changes to Schedule1 and Schedule 5, to enable process enhancements to be made to support Change Process Improvements project.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Reports Published
Completed
Start:
25 Apr 2024Due:
17 May 2024Completion:
17 May 2024Consultation Published
Completed
Start:
17 May 2024Due:
17 May 2024Completion:
17 May 2024Final Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
17 May 2024Due:
07 Jun 2024Completion:
25 Jun 2024Responsible Committee Decison
Completed
Start:
07 Jun 2024Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
02 Jul 2024Status
Implementation Date
19 July 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0001 | Amendment to DCC Service Flag (DI51130) Data Item |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want REC issues and changes that impact Consumers to be developed with Parties and Market Participants input, with minimal delay or hassle, so that I can benefit from positive Consumer outcomes at the earliest opportunity.
- As a REC Party or Market Participant, I want to participate effectively and efficiently in the REC Change Process including the development and progression of industry issues, to shape and develop solutions.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0167 - Final Legal Text
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Problem Statement
Feedback gathered has highlighted issues with the current process including speed of the process, engagement, and inefficiencies. Amendments are required to Schedule 1 and Schedule 5, that will support the provision of a suite of enhancements to the Change Process.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form
R0167 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved)
R0167 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved)
R0167 - Preliminary Change Report v1.1 (Published for Consultation)
R0167 Consolidated Consultation Responses
R0167 Final Change Report v1.0 (Post Vote)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Removal of the Green Deal Panel
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0166
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
23/08/2024 - This change was successfully implemented as part of the August 2024 Extraordinary REC Release on 23 August 2024.
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to remove the Green Deal Panel Terms of Reference from the REC Baseline Statement and product set, and to amend the Change Panel Terms of Reference to incorporate consideration of Green Deal business.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
22 Apr 2024Due:
09 May 2024Completion:
09 May 2024Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
09 May 2024Due:
09 May 2024Completion:
09 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
09 May 2024Due:
07 Jun 2024Completion:
07 Jun 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
07 Jun 2024Due:
18 Jun 2024Completion:
18 Jun 2024Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
23 August 2024
| 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 summary
- As a party I want Green Deal matters, should they arise to be dealt with in a timely fashion. This could be difficult under the current arrangements where it is not possible to get a quorate panel to make decisions.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
REC Change Panel - Terms of Reference - Red-lined
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Problem Statement
Since the REC was established, no business has been raised that would require the Green Deal Panel to meet and therefore the group has not yet convened. As well as being an unnecessary administrative consideration, it is a challenge to keep the Members and Chair abreast of the wider REC Change Process, and the Green Deal Panel may therefore find it more challenging to discharge its functions in the event that it needs to be convened.
Stages Selection
Change Proposal Form
R0166 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0166 - Initial Assessment Report (Approved)
R0166 - Preliminary Change Report V1.0
R0166 Final Change Report v1.0
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required
House Keeping Amendment to the PARC
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0159
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented as part of the the Extraordinary release on 28 March 2024.
Summary
The Code Manager has identified a typographical error in the approved legal text for the Performance Assurance Report Catalogue (PARC) as part of the implementation of R0149 Prepayment Levelisation. In the PARC drafting, R0147 has specified the Code Manager (RTS) as providing the new data submission report that is part of the R0147 solution. However, RTS will be acting for RECCo in provision of this report and not RTS as the Code Manager.
Change Plan
Final Change Report Issued
Not Started
Start:
07 Mar 2024Due:
14 Mar 2024Completion:
14 Mar 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
14 Mar 2024Due:
26 Mar 2024Completion:
26 Mar 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 March 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Copy of RECPAB_23_Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1.1 Redline (1).xlsx
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Problem Statement
This Housekeeping Change Proposal seeks to make typographical corrections that have been identified and improve consistency across the REC.
Stages Selection
Performance Assurance Report Catalogue
R0159 - Housekeeping Change Report v1.1- APPROVED
Company Name
Code Manager RPS
Review status
Review required
Updates to the CSS Message Business Data Validation Rules and Physical Interface Design Specification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0156
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
20/02/2024- Approved for implementation on the 23 February 2024.
Summary
This proposal aims to bring the Physical Interface Design Specification (PhID) into the Retail Energy Code as a Category 3 document as well as provide updates to the Central Switching Service (CSS) Message Business Data Validation rules (Category 2 document), aligning both documents with current CSS functionality.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation published
Completed
Start:
20 Dec 2023Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024Consultation Close
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
02 Feb 2024Completion:
02 Feb 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
02 Feb 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
09 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
20 Feb 2024Status
Implementation Date
23 February 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Business Data Validation Rules v1.5.1 Redlining
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Document title
CSS Interface Design Specification v8.8.1 Redlining
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Problem Statement
There is a risk that without transparency of the document and changes to it, parties may use outdated versions of the PhID and Business Validation Rules and encounter errors in their systems.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
CSS Interface Design Specification v8.8.1 - TRACKED.docx
Draft REC Baseline Statement R0156
Change Proposal Plan v.1.0 Approved
R0156 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 approved
Business Data Validation Rules v1.5.1 - REDLINE.xlsx
R0156 Preliminary Change Report
R0156 Consultation Response v1.0
R0156 Final Change Report approved
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required