Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0154
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This change was implemented as part of the the Extraordinary release on 28 March 2024. 24/04/24 - A new version of the Final Change Report(V1.1) has been published. The table in Appendix 2 has been amended to make clear that both reports 100 & 101 have been removed as part of the solution for this change.
Summary
Following their annual review, the REC Performance Assurance Board (PAB) have suggested updates to the Performance Assurance Report Catalogue (PARC). This change seeks to implement those updates, thereby introducing the newest version of the PARC.
Change Plan
PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT AND CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
Start:
24 Nov 2023Due:
05 Jan 2024Completion:
05 Jan 2024CONSULTATION CLOSES
Completed
Start:
05 Jan 2024Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Not Started
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
27 Feb 2024Completion:
Status
Implementation Date
28 March 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I want parties who handle my energy account information to be held to high standards, so that I have confidence in their management of my information.
- As a REC Party and/or Service Provider, I want the performance assurances standards to which I am held to be regularly reviewed, so that I have confidence in monitoring activities.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
RECPAB_23_Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 - REDLINE (003) - 22.12.23 Fina
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Document title
RECPAB_23_Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 (Post-Consultation) 16.02.24
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Document title
RECPAB_23_Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 (Post-Consultation) REDLINED - 16.02.24
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Problem Statement
The REC Performance Assurance Board has reviewed the Performance Assurance report catalogue (PARC) and proposed changes to update the PARC to version 5.1. As the PARC is a Category two document, implementation of the proposed PARC changes must therefore follow the change process.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
RECPAB_23_Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 - REDLINE (2).xlsx
R0154 Change Proposal Form
R0154 Change Proposal Plan (Approved) v1.0 19.12.23
R0154 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) v1.0 19.12.23
R0154 Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) v1.0 - 05.01.24
R0154 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 - 16.02.24
R0154 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) V1.1 - 24.04.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Implementation of Online Certificate Standard Protocol (OCSP) in addition to Certificate Revocation List (CRL).
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0151
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
14/05/2024 - At the request of the proposer, this Change Proposal has now been withdrawn. The rationale for withdrawing the proposal was that the benefits afforded by this change will not be fully realised until 2026 (renew of digital certificates), and the risk profile around revoked certificates remains unchanged during this period. DCC recommend this change is revisited in 12 months, to allow sufficient time for review and resubmission ahead of any certificate renewal activities.
Summary
This Change seeks to make improvements to the Microsoft Azure Application Gateway module. A defect has been identified which requires the implementation of a manual/ customer workaround when checking the Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) systems within the Central Switching Service (CSS) to ensure certificates are revoked. This change seeks to remove the need to complete a manual workaround and implement a real-time certification validation capability.
Change Plan
Solution Analysis and Development
Completed
Start:
30 Oct 2023Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- The proposed solution is to roll out support for Online Certificate Standard Protocol (OCSP) in addition to Certificate Revocation List (CRL). The scope of the change will be: - Implementation of a central OCSP server and the update of the associated PKI processes to manage the Certificate Revocation. This will cover the TLS and JWS Certificate Revocation. - CSS implementation of Application Gateway will be reconfigured to include the OCSP functionality and server. - CSS change to implement the OCSP checking for the JWS certificates. - All new certificates that are issued will include the detail of the OCSP Server, as part of the migration approach all new certificates will have this information embedded. - All parties connecting to CSS have the relevant information for them to exploit the advanced features that OCSP introduces. The CRL checking functionality will be maintained so this change is an optional upgrade for any Systems that operate using Switching Key Infrastructure.
Problem Statement
There is currently a Microsoft Azure Application Gateway module defect against the checking of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs), with Microsoft stating that the CRL related defect will not be fixed. Consequently, any system within the CSS ecosystem, systems that use Switching Key Infrastructure (SWIKI), that have incorporated the Azure Application Gateway module to manage the TLS connection will have been required to implement a manual/custom workaround to ensure that certificates that are revoked are not allowed to establish a connection.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
caroline.milner@capgemini.com
R0151 - Implementation of OCSP in addition to CRL
R0151 - Initial Assessment Report V2.0 (Approved) 06.02.2024
Company Name
Smart DCC
Review status
Review required
Updates to the EES API Interface Specification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0149
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
06/12/2023- This Change was implemented as part of the 6 December 2023 Extraordinary Release
Summary
The EES Provider has made some alterations to the EES API Interface Specification to incorporate new data items that support MHHS Stage 0 as well as some housekeeping changes and clarifications to the methods within the API.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report and Consultation published
Completed
Start:
20 Oct 2023Due:
03 Nov 2023Completion:
03 Nov 2023Consultation close
Completed
Start:
03 Nov 2023Due:
17 Nov 2023Completion:
17 Nov 2023Final Change Report issued
Completed
Start:
17 Nov 2023Due:
22 Nov 2023Completion:
22 Nov 2023Responsible Committee Decision
Completed
Start:
22 Nov 2023Due:
29 Nov 2023Completion:
29 Nov 2023Status
Implementation Date
06 December 2023
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0106 | Performance Assurance Report Catalogue V5.1 |
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As an EES API User, I want to ensure that I have the most up to date technical information so that I can use the API in the most effective way.
- As the EES Provider, I want to ensure that the most up to date technical information is available to Users.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
EES API Interface Specification v3.1.5. Redline (30.10.2023)
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Problem Statement
The current version of the EES API Technical Specification (V3.1.4) does not contain the latest updates from the EES Provider. Without these updates, API users will not be able to utlilise the new data items or have further detail on the data items returned within SearchUtilityAddress and GetTechnicalDetailsByMpan.
Stages Selection
R0149 - Change Proposal Form.docx
R0149 - Change Proposal Plan (Approved) 07.11.2023
R0149 - Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) 03.11.2023
R0149 Initial Assessment Report (Approved) 07.11.2023
R0149 - Consolidated Consultation Responses (22.11.2023)
R0149 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 29.11.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0146
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 has been raised to update the Data Specification and to align it with the changes made during implementation of change proposal ‘R0067 – Introduction of CSS Refresh Functionality’.
Change Plan
Preliminary Change Report Published
Completed
Start:
21 Aug 2023Due:
16 May 2024Completion:
16 May 2024Consultation Issued
Completed
Start:
16 May 2024Due:
16 May 2024Completion:
16 May 2024Final Change Report Issued
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality > Change Plan
Start:
16 May 2024Due:
19 Jun 2024Completion:
Responsible Committee Decision
Data Specification Update for Refresh Functionality > Change Plan
Start:
19 Jun 2024Due:
26 Jun 2024Completion:
Impacted Consumers
Status
Implementation Date
23 August 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
|
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- 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.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0146 Solution Development Report
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Document title
R0146 Attachment A - Proposed Data Specification Changes
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Problem Statement
Following implementation of R0067, a small number of Market Messages and Data Items need to be appropriately reflected within the Data Specification.
Stages Selection
R0146 - Change Proposal Form
R0146 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0146 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0146 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0146 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 26.06.2024
Company Name
Code Manager
Review status
Review required
Service Termination Issue Reporting (Change to Category 2 document)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0145
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
22/02/2024 At the Metering Expert Panel meeting on 14 February 2024, the Panel voted to reject the Code Manager's recommendation to approve R0145 - Service Termination Issue Reporting (Change to Category 2 Document). Under REC Schedule 5 - Change Management, when a Responsible Committee rejects the recommendation of the Code Manager with respect to a Self-Governance Change Proposal, the Change Proposal is automatically referred to Ofgem (as the Authority) for its determination, unless the Code Manager changes its recommendation based on the reasons provided by the relevant sub committee. Following consideration of the decision made by the Metering Expert Panel and the reasons for its rejection, the Code Manager has decided to amend its recommendation, and is now recommending the rejection of R0145. The Code Manager maintains that the business case for R0145 was made, and the solution does address the identified problem statement, and this was reflected in the comments of a majority of group members as the R0145 was progressed and during the vote. However, it is clear that some RECMEP members are supportive of a change to the governance of this document that would remove it from the REC completely. Although this was outside of the scope of the original change, it was a consistent theme throughout the development of R0145. Consequently, R0145 has been rejected for implementation and the decision will not be referred to Ofgem.
Summary
This Change Proposal updates the Categorisation of this REC document to a Category 2 document. It is currently classified as a Category 3 document – which are used for guidance documents that have no material impacts on REC Parties. The REC obligates compliance with this document through Schedule 14 – Meter Operations and the Consolidated Metering Codes of Practice
Change Plan
Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
21 Aug 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
25 Aug 2023Due:
08 Sep 2023Completion:
08 Sep 2023Preliminary Change Report Review by Metering Expert Panel (ex-committee)
Completed
Start:
08 Sep 2023Due:
15 Sep 2023Completion:
15 Sep 2023Consultation - 15 Working Days
Completed
Start:
15 Sep 2023Due:
22 Sep 2023Completion:
13 Oct 2023Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
08 Dec 2023Due:
22 Dec 2023Completion:
06 Feb 2024Metering Export Panel Decision
Completed
Start:
10 Nov 2023Due:
24 Nov 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2023Second Preliminary Change Report
Completed
Start:
22 Sep 2023Due:
10 Nov 2023Completion:
10 Nov 2023Consultation on 2nd Preliminary Change Report
Completed
Start:
24 Nov 2023Due:
27 Nov 2023Completion:
24 Nov 2023Preliminary Change Report Consultation Closes
Completed
Start:
27 Nov 2023Due:
08 Dec 2023Completion:
08 Dec 2023Final Decision of Metering Expert Panel
Not Started
Start:
22 Dec 2023Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a DNO I want to ensure that the MEMs who work on my network have the requisite skills and experience and that they will follow the instructions relating to reporting incidents of danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment, as set out in the Service Termination Issue Reporting document.
- As a Supplier I want any MEM I employ to have clear instructions on how to report incidents of danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment.
- As a MEM I want information on what actions I need to take where there is danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment at site, so that issues can be safely addressed in the appropriate timescales.
- As the Code Manager, I want clarity on the governance and for change processes of the document to be appropriate, for the subject matter and relevant affected parties.
Problem Statement
Compliance with the CoMCoP and the Metering Operations Schedule includes obligations on the MEMs to report incidents of danger, damage, or interference with the DNO Equipment in accordance with the requirements set out in the document. Failure to comply with these requirements will leave the MEM subject to permission to work on the DNO’s equipment being revoked, which will have consequences on their ability to work as a REC MEM more widely.
Stages Selection
R0145 - Downloadable Change Proposal Form
R0145 - Service Termination Issue Reporting CPP v1.0 Approved 05.09.2023
R0145 IAR - Service Termination Issue Reporting Approved by Change Panel 05.09.2023
08.09.2023 - R0145 REC Service Termination Issue Reporting v1.0 Draft Legal Text for PCR
R0145 - Preliminary Change Report (Approved by Panel) 15.09.23
R0145 - Change Proposal Re-Plan v2.0 20/11/2023
R0145 - Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.1 Public
R0145 FCR -STIR Document (Change to Cat 2) (Post-Vote) V1.0 14.02.2024
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
New value for Site Visit Check Code (J0024)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0143
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
12/10/2023 - Change Proposal has been rejected, as the change needs to be raised under the Balancing & Settlement Code - as the impacted Data Item is a BSC owned Data Item, and is not able to be amended by a REC Change.
Summary
The Change introduces a change to the MM00036/(D0139), to introduce a new Site Visit Check Code to reflect site specific capacity charges being levied by the Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) on Suppliers for their Consumers.
Change Plan
Impact Assessment Report Published
Completed
Start:
14 Aug 2023Due:
25 Aug 2023Completion:
25 Aug 2023Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer, I need my Supplier to be aware of any charges that will be applied by the DNO for the provision of the connection while the site is De-energised.
- As a Supplier I need to know if charges are expected to be levied by the DNO for retained capacity for De-energised Metering Points, so that I can pass the costs on to my Consumer.
Problem Statement
DNOs need to be able to communicate to Suppliers that they will charge site-specific DUoS for de-energised sites where there is an ongoing need for the connection to be maintained.
Stages Selection
R0143 - Change Proposal Form
R0143 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 2 Approved by Change Panel 05.09.2023
R0143 - IAR - New Site Visit Check Code v1.0 Approved by Change Panel 25.09.2023
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Amendment to Multiplication Factor Enumerations to Support Hydrogen Trials
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0142
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
28/06/2024 - Change implemented as part of the June 2024 REC Release
Summary
The H100 hydrogen gas trial involves the supply of hydrogen gas to households in place of natural gas. The quantity of gas supplies needs to be billed in a way that is comparable to standard gas supply. To facilitate the trial, a multiplication factor enumeration value must be established within the Data Specification that can replicate hydrogen’s calorific value, therefore allowing accurate billing.
Change Plan
SERVICE PROVIDER IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
27 Nov 2023Completion:
27 Nov 2023PARTY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ISSUED
Completed
Start:
27 Nov 2023Due:
01 Dec 2023Completion:
01 Dec 2023PRELIMINARY CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Completed
Start:
01 Dec 2023Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024CONSULTATION ISSUED
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
19 Jan 2024Completion:
19 Jan 2024FINAL CHANGE REPORT PUBLISHED
Completed
Start:
19 Jan 2024Due:
20 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024RESPONSIBLE COMMITTEE DECISION
Completed
Start:
20 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
28 Feb 2024Status
Implementation Date
28 June 2024
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As a Consumer taking part in the H100 trial, I want to be charged based on the amount of gas I consume, such that I am not charged more than I would have been, had I consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas.
- As a Gas Supplier, I want to ensure H100 trial Consumers, are not charged more than they would have been, had they consumed the equivalent energy from natural gas. 2- As a Gas Transporter, I want to accurately know how much hydrogen gas is being offtaken, so that I can support Suppliers. 3- As the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP), I want Market Messages relating to meter asset information to be accurate, so that I am better able to support dependant REC Parties. 4- As a Meter Equipment Manager (MEM), I want my metering assets compatible with the H100 trial to be underpinned by accurate Market Messages, so that I able to manage these meters correctly.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0142 Solution - DI40145 - A0120 - Multiplication Factor Change v2.0
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Document title
R0142 Solution-DI40145-A0120-Multiplication Factor Change v2.1
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Problem Statement
In order for the H100 gas trial to be successful, a billable value for hydrogen gas needs to be accurately calculated from supplied physical volumes. To do this, relevant Data Items (relating to the calculation of billable gas volumes) within the Data Specification need to be updated to allow a new value for the multiplication factor. This change seeks to introduce a new enumeration value for the multiplication factor needed to facilitate the addition of this new value.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
DI40145 Multiplication Factor - 23.06.2023
R0142 - Change Proposal Form.pdf
R0142 - Change Proposal Form
R0142 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.2023
R0142 Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved) - 05.12.23
R0142 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0 16.01.24
R0142 Preliminary Change Report (Published for Consultation) V1.0 19.01.24
R0142 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 16.02.24
R0142 Final Change Report (Post-Vote) v1.0 - 28.02.24
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Alignment of Market Message D0225 ‘consent to share flag’ to support PSR data sharing
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0139
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
This change was implemented on the 12th April 2024.
Summary
Ofgem have been in with discussion with Energy Suppliers this year, requesting them to voluntarily change how they use the consent option within the Priority Services Register (PSR) flow. This Change Proposal (CP) has been raised to make sure the Market Message mirrors the process agreed between Ofgem and Energy Suppliers by re-naming the Priority Services Register (PSR) Data Item DI51497 (J2208) as “Lawful basis for sharing” and to amend the relevant clauses in REC Schedule 13 if needed.
Change Plan
Party Impact Assessment
Completed
Start:
11 Aug 2023Due:
05 Jan 2024Completion:
05 Jan 2024Preliminary Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
05 Jan 2024Due:
26 Jan 2024Completion:
26 Jan 2024Consultation
Completed
Start:
26 Jan 2024Due:
09 Feb 2024Completion:
09 Feb 2024Final Change Report Issued
Completed
Start:
09 Feb 2024Due:
16 Feb 2024Completion:
16 Feb 2024Responsible Committee Decision
Not Started
Start:
16 Feb 2024Due:
28 Feb 2024Completion:
Appeal Window Closure
Not Started
Start:
28 Feb 2024Due:
13 Mar 2024Completion:
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
12 April 2024
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0105 | Review of ONAGE SLAs |
|
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
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Problem Statement
The current PSR Data Item DI51497(J2208) ‘Consent to share data obtained’ does not mirror the legal basis for sharing data that DNOs rely on, or the process that Suppliers have planned to have in place by early 2024.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME User
beth.brown@capgemini.com
R0139 - Change Proposal Form
Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
Consolidated Consultation Responses R0139
R0139 Change Proposal Plan v1.0 Approved
R0139 Initial Assessment Report v1.1 Approved
R0139 - Extension to Change Plan v1.0
R0139 Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0139 Final Change Report v1.0 approved
ICO letter to Ofgem
R0139 redlining - DI51497 - J2208 - Consent to share data obtained
Company Name
Energy Networks Association
Review status
Review required
Add DESNZ to Schedule 12
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0135
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
R0135 - Change Proposal Form
Company Name
BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
Review status
Review required
VLP data access requirements
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0134
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
22/03/2024 - Withdrawn.
Summary
Empty
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Stages Selection
ESS data items requirements.xlsx
R0134 - Change Proposal Form
R0054 Draft DAM changes.xlsx
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required