This week, the Code Manager has published an updated version of the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy on the REC Portal. The document is the Code Manager’s plan for collaborative working with REC stakeholders. It constitutes: a set of Principles and Objectives; a Communications Plan which details tools and techniques they use; and a Stakeholder Charter which sets out their promise to you that they will uphold certain values throughout engagement, as well as what they ask from you in return.
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Electralink Data Transfer Service (DTS) Changes
To support the MHHS Programme’s System’s Integration Testing (SIT) phase, there was an extraordinary release of the Data Transfer Catalogue (DTC) v14.2 on the Data Transfer Network (DTN) on 13 May 2024.
For Information: v3.005 of the Central Products list now available on the SECAS website
Post 2025 SMIP Framework Workshop
SMS are looking to arrange a workshop (June/July 2024) on the Post 2025 SMIP Framework with a goal to create a coherent view and fund an independent whitepaper ahead of the upcoming DESNZ consultation. Below is a high level view of the potential agenda and current changes being considered, and a poll for availability. Members interested in participating please contact Tom Woolley directly.
Schedule 4: UK nationally approved electricity meters
The latest version of Schedule 4 has now been published on the GOV.UK website
REC Impact Assessments
The following Impact Assessment has been published and can be accessed from the Impact Assessments Register, on the REC Portal.
Switching Incentive Regime Feedback
Ofgem introduced the Switching Incentive Regime in April 2023, a performance incentive regime for the Data Communication Company (DCC) for its roles in delivering the Switching arrangements to the retail energy market. RECCo is required to assess the Customer Engagement measure of this regime and users’ satisfaction with the service, and to do this, we require feedback from Retail Energy Code (REC) switching parties. If you’re a REC Party involved in Switching, look out for your invitation to submit your feedback in later this month.
REC June 2024 REC Release Drop-in Session
The Code Manager is hosting the June 2024 REC Release Drop-in Session on 11 June 2024 (13:00 – 14:00) to provide an overview of the planned changes within the scope the June 2024 (3.11.0) REC Release taking place on 28 June 2024. The session will provide information on the impacts of the changes and provide you with an opportunity ask your questions direct to the Code Manager.
To view the full list of topics and register your interest, click here or email enquiries@recmanager.co.uk
Emergency 3rd Amendment to BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has issued an emergency 3rd amendment to BS 7671, which will be open for public comment from May 8th onwards.
Updates to 18th Edition – BS7671- IET Wiring Regulations (theiet.org)
R0094 – CLARIFY OBLIGATIONS ON GAS METER EXCHANGES THAT OCCUR CLOSE TO COS
The proposal was issued by RECCo for consultation on 09 May and suggests some new obligations for MAMs. The circumstances are where a meter exchange has been done close to a change of supplier (CoS) event. This is likely to become more common with faster switching.