The Code elements of the April 2024 (3.10.0) Extraordinary REC Release have been implemented today, 12 April 2024.
Industry Change
MHHS Open Day: 23 April 2024
ELEXON are hosting a MHHS Open day, Tuesday 23 April 2024.
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RTS End Date Confirmed
Energy UK issued a press release, 1st March 2024, confirming the end-date for the Radio Teleswitching service of 30th June 2025. The end-date has been agreed following a number of discussions between all of the Radio Teleswitch infrastructure providers over the last couple of months, including assessments of all components supporting the RTS service.
Final version: RTS digital leaflet
Following up on the previous communication regarding the RTS End Dates update shared by the AMO on 1st March 2024.
For Information: Central Products List (CPL) Version 3.000 now published on SEC Website
Please note, Version 3.000 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.
Search GES API using Meter Serial Number
On 09 April 2024 the Initial Assessment Report and Change Proposal Plans for R0120 – Search GES API using Meter Serial Number
C3-0077 Updates to STIR Guidance.
On 03 April 2024, a Category 3 Change Proposal was raised C3-0077 Updates to STIR Guidance.
Update on Ofgem’s Market Compliance Review into Involuntary Prepayment Meter Practices
Last year, Ofgem initiated a comprehensive Market Compliance Review (MCR) aimed at addressing the issue of involuntary prepayment meter practices within the energy sector. The primary focus of this review was to prevent the wrongful installations of involuntary prepayment meters, ensuring fair treatment for energy consumers across the board.
In a significant development, new regulations were introduced in November 2023, integrated into the standard gas and electricity licences. These regulations are binding for all energy suppliers, mandating strict adherence to prescribed guidelines and practices.
As part of the review process, energy suppliers unanimously agreed to halt involuntary installations and remote switches. Furthermore, they have actively collaborated with Ofgem throughout the review, undertaking proactive assessments of customers who had prepayment meters installed without their consent. This evaluation spanned the period from January 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023, with the objective of identifying individuals eligible for compensation.
Initial data provided by energy suppliers indicate that 1,502 affected customers have already received compensation, totalling £342,450. Additionally, suppliers are in the process of preparing further compensatory payments, amounting to approximately £200,000, which will benefit an additional 1,000 customers.
REC R0094 Update
Change R0094 has been raised to address an issue with the ‘Switch with a Concurrent Change of MEM process.’.
MEMs are obliged to issue ONJOBs to the CDSP as part of a meter exchange. However, this would not be issued if the MEM has received a de-Appointment flow as part of the Switch. This change proposes to obligate MEMs to issue ONJOBs for any completed meter exchanges, even after receiving a de-Appointment flow. This will ensure accurate Meter Technical Details are available to the gaining Supplier and MEM.
R0093 – Authority decision to reject appeal
On 21 March 2024, the REC Authority issued its decision to reject an appeal raised on Change Proposal R0093 – Uplift to CSS Maximum Demand Volumes during MHHS Migration Period.
The decision document can be found on the REC Portal here.
R0093 was due for implementation on 23 February 2024, however, was removed from this release to allow the appeal to reach its conclusion. R0093 will now be implemented at the earliest opportunity and further details will be communicated via the REC Change Bulletin and release pages. Read more