Revision of the Implementation Date and approved solution for R0021

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0101
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
Yes
Latest Update
30/06/2023 - This change was implemented on 30 June 2023 as part of the June 2023 REC Release
Summary
Updated 28 April 2023: Following discussions with DCUSA and Ofgem, this change has been amended to remove reference to deferral of R0021. The Change will focus on providing clarity on the proposed solution and Market Messages to be used when Safe Isolation Works are undertaken. The implementation approach has been amended to a Phased Implementation Approach between 30 June and 03 November 2023.
Proposer
tina.pearce
Change Plan

Solution Analysis and Development

Completed

Start:

23 Mar 2023

Due:

31 Mar 2023

Completion:

31 Mar 2023

Responsible Committee Review Completed

Completed

Start:

31 Mar 2023

Due:

27 Apr 2023

Completion:

27 Apr 2023

Consultation Started

Completed

Start:

27 Apr 2023

Due:

28 Apr 2023

Completion:

28 Apr 2023

Consultation Ended

Completed

Start:

28 Apr 2023

Due:

16 May 2023

Completion:

16 May 2023

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

16 May 2023

Due:

19 May 2023

Completion:

19 May 2023

Responsible Committee Recommendation

Completed

Start:

19 May 2023

Due:

26 May 2023

Completion:

26 May 2023
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 30.06.2023_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As a premise owner I want to be able to contract with a Safe Isolator Provider (SIP), and for the SIP to be able to provide the service in a fully compliant manner.
  2. As a REC MEM who wants to operate as SIP, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when I provide Safe Isolation Works to Premise Owners. As a Registered Supplier, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when my consumers have Safe Isolation Works completed at their Premise Owners by SIPs.
  3. As a Distribution Network Operator, I need clarity on the solution and Market Message requirements when my connected parties have Safe Isolation Works completed at their Premise Owners by SIPs.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0101 - Legal text changes for FCR - 19.05.2023
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Document title
FCR R0101 MM & Standards Definition v2.0
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Problem Statement
Updated: 28/04/2023. Following an implementation webinar for R0021 on 2 March, several matters were raised by Parties regarding the solution and the Market Messages that the Code Managers needs to address to ensure that the solution approved by Ofgem can be implemented successfully.
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
R0101 Change Proposal Form (downloadable version) 23.03.2023
R0101 - Safe Isolation Provider Solution Overview - V5.0 19.5.2023
R0101 - Initial Assessment Report (approved) - v1.0 06.04.2023
R0101 - Change Proposal Plan - v3.0
R0101 Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved) 28.04.2023
Phased Implementation Approach v1.0 28.04.2023
FAQ's Webinar 09 May 2023 v1.0
Non-Confidential Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0 19.05.2023
R0101 - Draft Legal text for FCR v2.0 MM & Standards Definition
R0101 Final Change Report
Company Name
REC
Review status
Review required

Metering Code of Practice Consolidation Review

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0047
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
02/04/2023 - Change Proposal implemented on 01 April 2023
Summary
This Change Proposal seeks to consolidate the current Metering Codes of Practice into a single set of arrangements that are simplified, proportionate and relevant, which can be monitored via a single audit scheme.
Proposer
Aiyesha Andrade
Change Plan

Analysis and Solution Development

Completed

Start:

20 May 2022

Due:

28 Jul 2022

Completion:

28 Jul 2022

Impact Assessment Issued

Completed

Start:

28 Jul 2022

Due:

29 Jul 2022

Completion:

29 Jul 2022

Responsible Committee Review

Completed

Start:

02 Sep 2022

Due:

13 Sep 2022

Completion:

13 Sep 2022

Consultation Issued

Completed

Start:

13 Sep 2022

Due:

16 Sep 2022

Completion:

16 Sep 2022

Consultation Complete

Completed

Start:

16 Sep 2022

Due:

10 Oct 2022

Completion:

10 Oct 2022

Final Change Report Issued

Completed

Start:

10 Oct 2022

Due:

04 Nov 2022

Completion:

04 Nov 2022

Responsible Committee Decision

Completed

Start:

04 Nov 2022

Due:

15 Nov 2022

Completion:

15 Nov 2022

Preliminary Change Report publication

Completed

Start:

29 Jul 2022

Due:

02 Sep 2022

Completion:

02 Sep 2022
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 01.04.2023_live
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 summary
  1. As a DNO, MEM, AMI or MI, I want all CoP obligations to be clear and transparent, to ensure all obligations placed upon my organisation and operatives are understood and can be met in the most efficient way. As a MEM, AMI or MI, I want metering accreditation and audit activity to be streamlined and duplication removed, so that efficiency is increased, and unnecessary costs reduced.
  2. As RECCo, I want the metering scheme accreditation and audit arrangements to be managed and delivered in a cost efficient, effective and consistent approach, to ensure the arrangements deliver against the RECCo strategic aims.
  3. As an Energy Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with all relevant CoP to ensure the safety of my Consumers.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0047 Final Legal Text (Post Consultation)
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Document title
CoMCoP revisions (Post Consultation)
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Document title
CoMCoP Full v1.1 - Extended Clauses (04.10.22)
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Document title
Supporting information for Consultation (Extended obligations)
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Document title
Proposed Legal Text for Consultation (Redlined and Clean versions)
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Document title
RECCo Review - working documents
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Document title
Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Solution (Excel)
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Pre-Impact Assessment Proposed Legal Text (Word)
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Problem Statement
The current metering arrangements, with separate Metering Codes of Practice, contains duplication and inefficiencies. There are currently four different auditors that undertake accreditation and audit activities across the different schemes. This could mean that a REC Party may require multiple separate accreditations and site audits, resulting in unnecessary operational impacts and costs.
R0047 - Change Proposal Form
R0047 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses
R0047 - Preliminary Change Report v2.1 (Approved)
R0047 - Consolidated consultation responses v1.0
R0047 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
RECCo
Review status
Review required

Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0026
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
03/01/2024 - Change Proposal has been withdrawn.
Summary
Metering Equipment Managers (MEMs) can currently work on Whole Current (WC) or Current Transformer (CT) meters without having been previously assessed on that metering category. This Change Proposal seeks to develop and implement a solution to address this area of risk.
Proposer
Elise Handy
Change Plan

Solution Analysis and Development Start

Completed

Start:

07 Jan 2022

Due:

31 Oct 2022

Completion:

Impact Assessment Period start

Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates > Change Plan

Start:

Due:

Completion:

Solution Development completed

Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates > Change Plan

Start:

Due:

Completion:

Impact Assessment period ends

Whole current (WC)/Current Transformer (CT) certificates > Change Plan

Start:

Due:

Completion:

Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Documents
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As an Electricity Consumer I want to be confident that the Meter Operative that completes work on my Metering Equipment is competent to ensure my supply is safe, secure and uninterrupted.
  2. As a MEM, I want to be confident that my processes and Meter Operatives are compliant with the MOCoP, to ensure minimal disruption to my clients and the safety of my employees.
  3. As an Electricity Supplier, I want to be confident that my Appointed agents are compliant with the MOCoP to ensure my consumers safety.
Problem Statement
Current metering accreditation arrangements allow MEMs to work on whole current or Current Transformer (CT) meters regardless of whether they have previously or recently been assessed on that metering category. This poses potential risks for the safety of Consumers and Meter Operatives as the MEMs may not have appropriate processes or training in place to ensure compliance with the MOCoP.
Stages Selection
R0026 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0026 - Change Proposal Plan - V3.0 (Approved)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required

Housekeeping amendments to REC V2

Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0012
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
_
Summary
_
Proposer
Jonathan Hawkins
Change Plan

Initial Assessment Report published

Completed

Start:

04 Oct 2021

Due:

12 Oct 2021

Completion:

12 Oct 2021

Change Panel review

Completed

Start:

12 Oct 2021

Due:

19 Oct 2021

Completion:

19 Oct 2021

Preliminary Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

19 Oct 2021

Due:

22 Oct 2021

Completion:

22 Oct 2021

Change Panel review

Completed

Start:

22 Oct 2021

Due:

16 Nov 2021

Completion:

16 Nov 2021

Consultation starts

Completed

Start:

16 Nov 2021

Due:

17 Nov 2021

Completion:

17 Nov 2021

Consultation ends

Completed

Start:

17 Nov 2021

Due:

08 Dec 2021

Completion:

08 Dec 2021

Final Change Report issued

Completed

Start:

08 Dec 2021

Due:

10 Dec 2021

Completion:

10 Dec 2021

Change Panel decision

Completed

Start:

10 Dec 2021

Due:

21 Dec 2021

Completion:

21 Dec 2021
Impacted Consumers
Impacted REC Services
Status
Implementation Date
Status Live
EMAR Version 31.01.2022_live
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
  1. As an Energy Consumer, I need Energy Companies to operate consistent processes, to ensure my energy supply is managed efficiently and to retain my trust in the functioning of the energy market.
  2. As a REC Party, I need the REC to provide a consistent baseline, so I can operate in an interoperable way with other Market Participants.
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Legal Text (Tracked Changes)
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Document title
Link to Change Set (Clean)
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Problem Statement
The implementation of REC V2, as part of the Retail Code Consolidation SCR, was due to consolidate the existing provisions in other codes into the REC on a like-for-like basis. The Code Manager has identified that there were changes made to previous codes that weren’t reflected in the REC V2 drafting that was implemented. This means that the current processes being operated by industry parties are not reflected in the REC. REC Party's and Service Providers rely on the REC to provide a consistent baseline to ensure the industry operate in an effective and interoperable way. There are currently inconsistencies between the drafting of the REC, and the processes operated by REC Party's and Service Providers, which could cause issues in the effective operation and assurance of the retail energy market.
R0012 - Change Proposal Plan v1.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Initial Assessment Report v1.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Preliminary Change Report v1.0
R0012 - Preliminary Change Report v2.0 (Approved)
R0012 - Final Change Report v1.0 (Pre-Vote)
R0012 - Final Change Report v2.0 (Post-Vote)
Company Name
REC Code Manager
Review status
Review required