Industry Change

Please note, Version 3.014 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.

Change Summary

Two Device Model(s) added:

• One SMETS2 GSME
• One SMETS2 Polyphase ESME

The Agenda and pre meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 20 August 2024 are available on the Portal.

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

The Change Report (Final Recommendation) for Housekeeping Change Proposal R0188 – Changes to Terms of Reference following acceptance of R0167 has been published for a decision from the Change Panel on 20 August 2024. Comments on the Change Report are open until 23:59 on 19 August 2024.

The following Change Reports (Proposal Plan) have been published for a decision from the Change Panel on 20 August 2024.

• R0155 – Change of Tenancy: Evidentiary Standards and Timescales
• I0173 – Improvements to the Theft Detection Incentive Scheme (TDIS)

Comments on the reports are open until 23:59 on 19 August 2024.

Dear REC Stakeholder,

The Draft Minutes from the REC Change Panel meeting which took place on 06 August are available on the Portal.

C3-0091 – Changes to Metering Expert Panel Terms of Reference to support alternate R0170 solution was raised on 08 August 2024 and has now proceeded to Consultation.

This change puts the STIRG document under bespoke voting arrangements, where unanimous approval is required from the Network Operator and MEM representatives that are directly affected by the document (e.g. the DNO and electricity MEM). This puts the document back under very similar arrangements as it was under MOCoPA, which all Parties agree worked.

C3-0092 – Performance Assurance Methodology and Techniques was raised on 08 August 2024 and will be implemented on 16 August 2024.

This change amends the Performance Assurance Methodology and Techniques document and provides an acknowledgement of the Performance Assurance Board’s role in relation to the previous updates to the change process and provides additional general housekeeping updates.

If you have any questions on these Category 3 Change Proposals, please contact enquiries@recmanager.co.uk.

The Theft Issues Group (TIG) invites you to join its next meeting on 28 August 2024 to discuss, refine and understand the practical implications of its first Change Proposals in the theft space.

1. Theft Detection Incentive Scheme (TDIS) 

TIG has been considering how the TDIS can be changed to address some of the issues identified, including extending the scope of incentive payments to include investigative work that does not lead to a confirmed theft. 

1. Desktop and Site Visit Definitions for Theft Investigations 

This change will clarify what level of work and evidence is needed from Parties when conducting investigations to indicate Code compliance and to be accounted for under any schemes incentivising these activities. 

Please contact committees@recmanager.co.uk to express your interest.

RECCo has published its first quarterly report, offering a thorough update on the progress made towards achieving the four key priorities outlined in its 2024-2027 Strategy and Forward Work Plan (FWP) and the performance of its service providers so far. The organisation has initiated quarterly reporting to keep stakeholders informed and uphold transparency throughout the FWP’s lifecycle. You can access the full report here: Introducing our first Quarterly Report – Retail Energy Code Company.

The Code Manager hosted the August 2024 REC Release Drop-in Session on 08 August 2024 which provided an overview of the planned changes within the scope the August 2024 (3.12.0) REC Release taking place on 23 August 2024. To access the recording and slides, click here.

Keep up to date with REC meetings and events with these dates for your diary:

• 14 August 2024 – Metering Expert Panel
• 20 August 2024 – REC Change Panel
• 27 August 2024 – Performance Assurance Board
• 28 August 2024 – Technical Expert Panel
• 28 August 2024 – Theft Issues Group
• 05 September 2024 – REC Change Issues Group
• 13 September 2024 – REC Issues Group

The Headline Report from the REC Change Panel meeting which took place on 06 August 2024 is available on the Portal.

The Final Minutes from the meeting which took place on 16 July 2024 are also available through the above link.