Please note, Version 3.024 of the Central Products List is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.
AMO Gemserv
REC : Change Reports Published: Proposal Plans
On 10 January 2025, the REC Code Manager published the following Change Reports (Proposal Plan) ahead of being presented to the Change Panel on 21 January 2025: Read more
SEC Consultation : MP277 ‘Virtual Gateway Connection’
The following SEC modification is currently out for consultation, with the deadline for responses closing 13 January 2025
MP277 ‘Virtual Gateway Connection’
MP277 proposes to implement a Virtual Routing & Forwarding (VRF) component and new virtual Firewall for each cloud connected DCC Gateway Party. The Firewall will route traffic between each DCC Gateway Party’s VRF and the associated Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS)2 VRF. The Firewall would only allow a DCC Gateway Party to access the DSP, Trusted Service Provider (TSP), testing environments and Service Now (SNOW). The Proposed Solution will also provide the option for prospective, new and existing DCC Users to connect to the DCC through a virtual DCC Gateway Connection by selecting a virtual connection from the DSP Service Catalogue. In addition, the DCC will likely need to make changes to the DCC Charging Statement to reflect costs associated with a virtual DCC Gateway Connection.
RECCo Webinar ; Draft Forward Work Plan (2025-28)
RECCo is pleased to invite participants to the upcoming webinar, where the draft Forward Work Plan (FWP) for 2025-2028 will be introduced. This plan outlines the key workstreams, financial projections, and strategic priorities for the next three years, with a detailed focus on the priorities for 2025-2026.
In the coming year, the focus will be on:
- REC Service Delivery and Evolution
- Code Reform
- Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement
- Consumer Consent (subject to decision)
- Smart Secure Electricity Systems (subject to decision)
During the session, the RECCo Executive Team will provide an overview of future plans. Attendees will also hear about the three strategic aims and the indicative budget, with an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the next steps. Questions can be submitted prior to the event here.
REC Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Training Day
On 13 February 2025, RECCo will be holding a REC Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement Training Day. This will be an in-person event in London, venue to be announced shortly.
The day will be a detailed overview of the changes being introduced to the REC, which will help to support your implementation and operational readiness for MHHS. You will hear from and get to speak to REC Subject Matter Experts as well as representatives from Ofgem, Elexon and the Data Integration Platform (DIP) Manager.
It will be a great opportunity for REC Parties, and other impacted market participants to learn about and prepare for the changes being introduced to the REC as part of the implementation of MHHS. More details, including a detailed agenda, will be shared shortly.
You can register for the event here by emailing mhhs@retailenergycode.co.uk.
Topics & Speakers – AMO AGM 2025 – Have your say!
As we gear up for the AMO AGM 2025, scheduled for the 19th and 20th of March at the beautiful Ashorne Hill in Leamington Spa, we need your ideas to make it another exceptional event. This is your chance to shape the agenda by suggesting key issues, topics, or innovations that you believe should be discussed.
Do you have any brilliant topic ideas or know of speakers who could bring valuable insights to the table? If so, we want to hear from you! Please send your suggestions to AMO@Gemserv.com by 3pm, Wednesday 15th January.
Your input is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your fantastic suggestions!
IGEM DRAFT FOR COMMENT: IGEM/GM/8 Edition 3 Parts 1-5
IGEM have previously released the following draft for comment:
- IGEM/GM/8 Edition 3 Parts 1-5
The comment period has now been extended till 04 Feb 2025
Further details on the draft can be found here.
Happy New Year from the AMO!
As we welcome 2025, the Association of Meter Operators would like to thank our members, partners, and colleagues for their hard work and dedication throughout the past year. 🎆
Here’s to a safe, successful, and collaborative year ahead! We look forward to continuing to support and grow with you in 2025.
Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!
For Information: Central Products List (CPL) Version 3.023 now published on SEC Website
Please note, Version 3.023 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.
SEC Version 102.0 came into effect, 20 December 2024.
SEC Version 102.0 came into effect, 20 December 2024.
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (‘the Department’) is today designating the SEC Variation Testing Approach Document (SVTAD) for the Future Service Management Arrangements for incorporation into the SEC as Appendix AX. This includes a consequential change to SEC Section A ‘Definitions and Interpretation’. This SVTAD is in respect of variations to the SEC that are being considered to enable the Data Communications Company (DCC) to introduce and transition to the Future Service Management (FSM) Arrangements, being:
- a new service management and incident management system;
- a new 4G Communications Hub forecasting and ordering management system; and
- a system to support the returns process for all Communications Hubs.
The DCC ran a consultation on a draft of the SVTAD between 11 October and 8 November 2024. It sought views on the date for designation of the SVTAD. Respondents agreed with the proposed SVTAD and with a designation date of 20 December 2024 (or as soon as reasonably practicable within one month thereafter). The DCC subsequently provided the Department with a proposed SVTAD on 6 December 2024 alongside a consultation conclusions report, both of which were published on the DCC website on the same day.
The Department’s designation letter and FSM SVTAD can be found here.