On 11 February 2025, the REC Code Manager published the Change Report (Proposal Plan) for the following Issues and Change Proposal ahead of being presented to the REC Change Panel on 18 February 2025:
Industry Change
REC Podcast: Information Request for I0196
The Code Manager has released its latest Podcast. In this episode Paul Rocke and Lydia Bentley explore how I0196 (Review of the Metering Asset Data Transferred from MAMs to the CDSP) is progressing through the REC Change Process, and how REC Parties can engage with the Code Manager as part of a collaborative solution development approach for this Issue. Listen to the episode and access the full transcript on the Podcast Page of the REC Portal.
Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS): Electricity Supply Licence changes
Ofgem want to introduced new Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) licence conditions under the Electricity Supply Licence that protects consumers from the risk of supply disruption and higher bills.
Ofgem want to hear from electricity supply licensees, consumer groups, charities and other stakeholders, and they have issued a consultation.
Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS): Electricity Supply Licence changes | Ofgem
REC Change Reports Published
On 11 February 2025, the REC Code Manager published the Change Report (Proposal Plan) for the following Issues and Change Proposal ahead of being presented to the REC Change Panel on 18 February 2025:
- I0172 – End-to-End New Connections Process Review to Eliminate Issues Related to New Builds and Similar Situations
- I0234 – Introduction of an Energy Theft Referral Assessment Service Under the REC
- R0238 – Performance Assurance Reporting Catalogue – Annual Review
These reports are open for comments on the REC Portal until 23:59 on 17 February 2025.
If you have any questions on any of these Issues or Change Proposal, please contact us at enquiries@recmanager.co.uk.
REC Committees
Within the past week, the Code Manager has published the below REC Committees documentation on the REC Portal.
- Final Minutes have been published following the REC Change Panel Meeting on 21 January 2025.
- Headline Report has been published following the REC Change Panel on 04 February 2025.
- Agenda and Papers have been published ahead of the I0189 Working Group on 10 February 2025.
- Agenda and Papers have been published ahead of the Metering Expert Panel on 12 February 2025.
- Agenda and Papers have been published ahead of the Electricity Operational Metering Forum 12 February 2025.
SEC Change Consultations
The following SEC modifications are currently out for consultation:
MP252 ‘Amending the process for Communications Hub returns’
MP252 proposes to allow any SEC Party to return Communications Hubs to the DCC using the current method via the CSPs. There will be process changes to the DSP and DCC Service Management System (DSMS) with additional validation. This will provide three possible routes for the Communications Hub return records to be created in DSMS. There will be a new DUIS error code associated with SRVs 8.14.3 and 8.14.4, which will require DCC Users to move to the new version of DUIS. DCC Users not on this new version of DUIS will get an overloaded or existing error.
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.
REC Change Reports Published: Proposal Plans
On 24 January 2025, the REC Code Manager published the Change Report (Proposal Plan) for the following Issues and Changes ahead of being presented to the REC Change Panel on 04 February 2025:
- R0152 – Revision to the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP)
- I0227 – Domestic Elective HH Switching
These Change Reports are open for comments until 23:59 on 31 January 2025.
REC New Issues Raised
The following REC Issues have now been raised:
- I0233 – Introduction of an Energy Theft Unit (ETU) Under the REC
- I0234 – Introduction of an Energy Theft Referral Assessment Service Under the REC
- I0235 – Missing Scenario Variant (DNO to MOA) in D0179
These will now go through a period of assessment with the Code Manager to explore the Issues and determine the next steps.
SEC Change Board Agenda
The next monthly SEC Change Board will be held on 22 January 2025, starting at 10:00.
At this meeting they plan to discuss:
SEC Change sub committee
The next monthly SEC Change Sub-Committee will be held on 21 January 2025, starting at 10:00.
At this meeting they plan to discuss:
They will also discuss two new Modification Proposals that will be raised on their website shortly:
- DP279 ‘June 2025 SEC Releases & DUIS Housekeeping Changes’
- DP280 ‘CPA Scheme Transition to SSC’