Following discussion with impacted Parties and the REC Change Panel, REC have applied some updates to the Solution documentation for R0043 – Commissioning of Works by the Crowded Meter Room Coordinator (CMRC) to Resolve Issues In Crowded Meter Rooms. This is to ensure alignment with the Legal Text and to provide clarity to parties as they begin development for this change release in June 2024.
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Committee 2024 – 2025
At the AGM, one of the key agenda items was the election of committee members to serve in various capacities within our association.
Congratulations to all the newly appointed committee members of the AMO. Their dedication and commitment to serving in this capacity are commendable. Their contributions will undoubtedly help steer the association toward its goals and objectives.
REC final change report publications
The Final Change Report for the following Change Proposal was published on 12 March 2024:
The Final Change Reports for the following Change Proposals have also now been published:
R0158 – Amendment to the ‘Supplier Registration Report (MAP)’ report methodology
The following Consultation have been published and can be accessed on the REC Portal
R0158 – Amendment to the ‘Supplier Registration Report (MAP)’ report methodology
Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) can query the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) as part of their billing process to establish the Registered Gas Suppliers of their portfolio of Metering Assets. The reports via which MAPs can query the GES are not currently working exactly as intended due to incorrect wording in the GES Definition; this change seeks to rectify that.
The response deadline 05/04/2024
SECCo – New Head of Industry Operations
The SECCo Board has been advertising for a Head of Industry Operations and that Dave Waner had advised the OPSG members that he will be standing down as Chair of the OPSG once the new role is filled. Following a competitive recruitment process it has been announce that the SECCo Board has now concluded the process of appointment and Jason Stevens will be joining SECCo in mid-June.
Members will appreciate that Jason taking up this role means that the SECCo Board has to consider the CTG Chair role, which is something that they are looking at. Once there is more detail in this regard SECCo will issue further communications.
Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): second consultation
On 12 March 2024, the UK Government published consultation regarding the review of electricity metering arrangements. This second consultation is an opportunity to provide feedback to government on the ongoing review of electricity market arrangements (REMA).
The UK government is welcoming views from a range of stakeholders including:
- energy industry
- non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- Consumer groups
- academics
- policy think tanks
Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): second consultation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This consultation closes on 7 May 2024
SEC ; CPL Removals Notice
A Security Notification was sent to SEC Parties on 19 December 2023 notifying an intention to mark the Devices listed in below as ‘Removed’ on the CPL on 29 March 2024. In recognition that this is Good Friday, the SSC has since amended the date to avoid any operational impact over the Easter weekend. In accordance with SEC Appendix Z section 6.4, the Devices will be marked as ‘Removed’ on Tuesday 2 April 2024.
Central Products List (CPL) Version 2.113 now published on SEC Website
Please note, Version 2.113 of the Central Products List (CPL) is now available. The new workbook can be downloaded here.
Aligning electricity and gas timescale requirements for sharing Meter Technical Detail information – REC R0109
An RFI based on what was outlined within the initial change proposal was published to all REC Parties on 19 January 2024 and closed 09 February 2024. Overall, responses stated that the misalignment in the timescales of MTDs were not causing operational issues for Parties and that they would not endorse any system changes outside of the MHHS Programme which seeks to expedite these timescales.
The Proposer has since agreed to withdraw this Change Proposal
Performance Assurance Webinar 21 March 2024
The REC Code Manager is hosting the Performance Assurance Webinar on 21 March 2024 (12:00 – 13:30) in which they will be discussing topic areas such as Party Performance Methodology, Service Provider Assurance, Theft Targets, and other relevant topics. To view the full list of topics and register your interest, click here.
The following topics will be covered at this event:
- Party Performance Methodology
- Service Provider Assurance
- Theft Targets
- Data Cleanse Sprint 2
- Other relevant topics