27 November 2025 – The Change Report (For Consultation) regarding the clarification of Safe Isolation Provider (SIP) Qualification Requirements has been published and is now available for review by the Metering Expert Panel.
The metering expert panel will formally consider the report at its meeting on 10 December 2025. Stakeholders are invited to submit any comments on the report by 23:59 on 5 December 2025.
Background
The Change Proposal, previously referenced as I0270 – Clarification of SIP Qualification Requirements, addresses an unintended consequence from a previous change (REC Change Proposal R0064) that inadvertently excluded Electricity Metering Operatives (EMOs) from qualifying as SIPs. Currently, REC Schedules 1, 14, and 15 state that only Qualified Meter Operator Agents (MOAs) can be SIPs. The proposal seeks to ensure that EMOs are also eligible, thereby broadening the pool of qualified SIPs and preventing potential shortages or the risk of unqualified individuals undertaking SIP works.
Timeline and Next Steps
The following REC Issue has now progressed into a REC Change Proposal:
R0207 Clarification of SIP Qualification Requirements – REC Portal
As a result of this progression, I0270 will now be referenced as R0270. All existing and future documentation can be accessed via the existing links. This Change Proposal will now proceed through the Change Proposal process in line with its Proposal Plan.
The proposal is currently at the Proposal Plan stage, with the following milestones:
- Definition Phase: 16 September – 30 November 2025
- Code Manager Initial Assessment: September 2025
- Solution Development: October – November 2025
- Legal Review: November 2025
- Change Proposal Stage: 1 December 2025 – 10 February 2026
- Business Case Assessment: December 2025
- Consultation: December 2025 – January 2026
- Solution Refinement: January – February 2026
- Final Determination: February 2026
- Voting: 11 February 2026
- Appeal Window: 12 – 26 February 2026