Industry Change

Dear SEC Parties,

The Smart Energy Code Company (SECCo) is excited to welcome three new executives, enhancing the team to meet future challenges and ensure the company’s readiness for upcoming developments.

The SECCo press release detailing the appointment of three new executive roles can be viewed on the SEC website here.

An updated version of the RTS Digital Leaflet has been produced, and can now be found in the Information and Guidance section of the website.

The purpose of this leaflet is to provide a consistent message to consumers about the impending RTS switch-off, its implications, and the necessary actions they need to take. It is intended for use by suppliers and other stakeholders in their internal and external communications.

The slides from the DESNZ SMOG Meeting held on 6 June are attached.  Items of particular interest to members:

• Geographical stats of smart meter installs (East Midlands highest – London & Scotland lowest.)
• RTS Update:
  
  • Breakdown of RTS Meters by Region. (904k)
  • Breakdown of RTS Meters by Supplier
  • RTS will close down 30 June 2025 – this is the only date to be communicated to consumers.
  • EUK have prepared a briefing paper for MPs & devolved governments. ( Awaiting results of General Election before issuing.)
  • RTS Taskforce to be re-established in next couple of months
  • Intention to have a roundtable in Scotland ( Awaiting results of General Election before issuing.)
  • AMO Members will be included in the taskforce & roundtable
• Customer Insights from Citizens Advice
• Asbestos presentation from Scottish Power
• AoB
  • Simon Wilson raised an issue regarding  meters at height.  This will be discussed at a future SMOG

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Please note, Version 3.008 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.

Change Summary

3 Device Models added:
000917 – Aclara SGM1411B SMETS2 Polyphase ESME

000918 – Aclara SGM1433B SMETS2 Polyphase ESME HW 08 01

000919 – Aclara SGM1433B SMETS2 Polyphase ESME HW 08 02

The Agenda and pre meeting papers for the REC Metering Expert Panel meeting scheduled for 12 June 2024 are available on the Portal.

Please send any questions or comments to committees@recmanager.co.uk.

On 05 June 2024, the Final Change Report for R0094 – Clarify obligations on gas meter exchanges that occur close to CoS has been published in preparation for a final decision from the REC Metering Expert Panel on 12 June 2024.

Comments on the Final Change Report are open until 23:59 on 10 June 2024.

Please note, Version 3.007 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.

Change Summary

1 new Device Model added – Chameleon IHD3 PPMID V3

If you have any questions, please contact the SECAS Helpdesk – SECAS@gemserv.com.

The Data Specification Pre-Release for the REC June Release is now available on the Digital Navigator here. There are three formats available: Read more

Between 26 February 2024 and 8 April 2024 the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero issued a consultation on proposed changes to the main-body SEC and SEC Appendices aiming to support continuity of the CPA Scheme. This encompasses arrangements for assuring that smart metering devices, which operate as part of the Smart Metering System in Great Britain, meet the required cyber security standard. The proposals enable the transfer of overall responsibility to deliver, maintain, and operate the CPA Scheme from the current owner and operator National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to the SEC Panel’s Security Sub-Committee (SSC). 

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Following the launch of the new SEC website, SEC have prepared a video walkthrough of the website to help you navigate its layout and functionalities. You will be able to view the video here.

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