The agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 01 April 2025 have been uploaded to the Portal.
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SEC New Changes Raised
MP285 ‘Radio Teleswitch Service switch off’ proposes to allow installing Parties to install cellular technology Communications Hubs, where Long Range Radio (LRR) installations are not possible in the North Geographical Region, e.g., where a full Install and Commission (I&C) cannot be completed or cannot be connected, and where Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meters are being replaced.
DP287 ‘Access to historic GSME battery Alerts’ raises the issue of how currently, Suppliers do not have visibility of historic Alerts relating to the GSME. This means that if the battery ran out of power before the Supplier gained that consumer, they will be unable to identify whether the Gas Meter is unresponsive because of a spent battery or other reasons. This also means that Supplier’s are unable to fully complete the CoS process as they are unable to replace the Certificates on the Device.
SEC MP252 Update
Following last month’s Change Board decision to implement MP252 ‘Amending the process for Communications Hub returns’ in November 2025 SEC Release, we have been aware there may be a delay in the implementation. There will be an email sent to SEC Parties in the next few days to provide a more detailed update with some implementation options.
If you have any queries on any modifications in this email, please email us at sec.change@gemserv.com.
ERIN (Energy Retail Information Network)
ERIN is an NLP tool designed to assist users in navigating and querying the REC. However, it has its limitations. Users must use ERIN alongside the REC and not as a replacement. For clarity, REC Parties must rely on the REC legal text for their obligations.
All interactions with ERIN are logged by the Code Manager to improve its performance. While all data within ERIN is publicly available and not used to influence future responses, please refrain from submitting any personal information.
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The Code Manager is hosting an ERIN (Energy Retail Information Network) Webinar on 01 April 2025 (10:00 -11:00). In this webinar we’ll be discussing what ERIN is, and how REC Parties can use it to support their organisation’s ability to explore and query the REC efficiently. This webinar will give an overview of ERIN’s features, along with practical tips and insights on how to make the most of its capabilities, ensuring Parties can quickly and easily access REC-based information. Take a look at the Event Page and register your interest.
REC MHHS training event: insights and next steps
On 13 February 2025, more than 100 stakeholders joined attended the Retail Energy Code (REC) Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) event in London. This engaging and insightful training session brought together industry experts from RECCo, Ofgem, Elexon, and REC Parties to discuss key changes the upcoming initiative will bring to REC arrangements.
- Event Overview: On February 13, 2025, over 100 stakeholders attended the Retail Energy Code (REC) Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) training event in London.
- Purpose: The event aimed to discuss the upcoming changes due to the MHHS initiative, which is part of Ofgem’s Significant Code Review (SCR) to modernise electricity settlement.
- Key Changes: The introduction of the Target Operating Model (TOM) will restructure market roles, enhance data processing, and mandate industry-wide compliance to support a smarter, low-carbon energy system.
- Insights and Guidance: Industry experts provided guidance on REC impacts, code drafting, performance assurance, qualification, change management, and operational readiness.
- Resources: Participants can access the REC MHHS Training Slides and watch the REC MHHS Engagement Day 2025 Playlist on YouTube for more insights.
REC MHHS training event: insights and next steps – Retail Energy Code Company
OFGEM Proposed directions to Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Participants
Ofgem are consulting on a suite of directions to be issued to Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Participants. The proposed directions are intended to ensure that MHHS Participants fulfil their responsibilities in the delivery of the MHHS Programme milestones in line with the existing MHHS Implementation Timetable. Ofgem would like views from people and organisations with an interest in MHHS Implementation.
Proposed directions to Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Participants | Ofgem
SEC MP252 Amending the process for Communications Hub returns
Following last month’s SEC Change Board decision to implement MP252 ‘Amending the process for Communications Hub returns’ in November 2025 SEC Release, SEC have advise there may be a delay in the implementation. There will be an email sent to SEC Parties in the next few days to provide a more detailed update with some implementation options.
If you have any queries on any modifications in this email, please email us at sec.change@gemserv.com.
REC Change Reports Published: Final Recommendation
On 28 February 2025, the REC Code Manager published the following Change Reports (Final Recommendation) ahead of being presented to the REC Metering Expert Panel on 12 March 2025:
R0207 – Import / Export MOA Charging Clarification
R0217 – Amending Contractual Obligations for SIPs at Non-Domestic Premises
These Change Reports are open for comments until 23:59 on 07 March 2025.
If you have any questions on this Issue, please contact us at enquiries@recmanager.co.uk.
REC Change Reports Published: Proposal Plan
On 25 February 2025, the Code Manager published the following Change Reports (Proposal Plan) ahead of being presented to the REC Change Panel on 04 March 2025:
· I0235 – Missing Scenario Variants in D0179
· I0241 – MHHS Incremental Changes for go live
These Change Reports are open for comments until 23:59 on 03 March 2025.
If you have any questions on this Issue, please contact us at enquiries@recmanager.co.uk.
I0216 – REC Changes to tie in with DCP419
The following Impact Assessments have been published and can be accessed from the Impact Assessments Register, on the REC Portal.
I0216 – REC Changes to tie in with DCP419
Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) are currently receiving unnecessary Power Outage Event Alerts (AD1) from Smart Meters during planned works or Communications Hub replacements. This issue is anticipated to escalate with the 2G to 4G Communications Hub replacement project in 2025. To address this, DCP419 proposes that all parties working on Smart Meters or Communications Hubs must notify the DNO in advance, thereby eliminating the need for DNOs to contact consumers unnecessarily.