REC News Archive

RECCo’s Outline Business Case, proposing a Police Partnership was published on Friday 15th November, with a 3-week window for stakeholders to provide feedback and thoughts via the linked survey. This a reminder to provide your insights and feedback as soon as possible.  Your response is greatly appreciated. Links to the Business Case and the Survey are included within the link below. ...

A new Wiki article has been published to the REC Portal providing information on the REC Release for MHHS Milestone M8. It includes links to the individual approved documents approved via R0209 - Implementation of MHHS Arrangements. This can be accessed via the MHHS REC Portal page.

Share your feedback on REC Services in RECCo’s 2024 Annual Satisfaction Survey RECCo has partnered with Researchcraft to gather feedback on the performance of REC Services, and your insights are essential. This brief survey (just 10-15 minutes) covers key areas, including the REC Code Manager, Enquiry Services, Energy Theft Tip-Off Service (ETTOS), Green Deal Database, and Metering Services. ...

The draft minutes from the Theft Issues Group meeting held on 27 November 2024 have now been published.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the Metering Expert Panel meeting scheduled for 11 December 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Metering Expert Panel committee workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager has updated the latest version of the REC Party Register to the REC portal. This version includes details of one new Party who has acceded since the last publication: Group Utilities Ltd (Electricity Supplier) The REC Party Register is updated every Tuesday to incorporate amendments from the previous week. If you have any questions regarding this document, please...

I0198 - Gas MEMs move towards a single interface for key market messages will be discussed at the upcoming REC Issues Group meeting on 05 December 2024. Gas MEMs and all those who are interested in this Issue are encouraged to sign up.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Issues Group meeting scheduled for 05 December 2024. All papers can be accessed on the REC Change Issues Group Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The draft minutes of the REC Change Issues Group meeting held on 07 November 2024 have now been published. Attendees of the meeting are invited to submit comments on the minutes by email to committees@recmanager.co.uk. Draft minutes will be finalised following the next meeting, which is scheduled to take place on 05 December 2024.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 03 December 2024. All papers can be accessed on the REC Change Panel Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The draft minutes of the REC Change Panel meeting held on 19 November 2024 have now been published. Attendees of the meeting are invited to submit comments on the minutes by email to committees@recmanager.co.uk. Draft minutes will be finalised following the next meeting, which is scheduled to take place on 03 December 2024.

The Code Manager has updated the latest version of the REC Party Register to the REC portal. This version includes details of one new Party who has acceded since the last publication: Palm Yorkshire (Installer/EMO) The REC Party Register is updated every Tuesday to incorporate amendments from the previous week. If you have any questions regarding this document, please...

The Code Manager hosted a Digital REC and Data Specification Training Session on 21 November 2024 which covered accessing and navigating the Digital REC within the Mega-menu as well as an overview of the REC Data Specification. The recording and slide pack are now available on the Digital REC and Data Specification Training Session Wiki article on the REC Portal.

We are excited to invite you to our Performance Assurance Metering Webinar on 05 December 2024 (12:00 - 13:30). This is your chance to gain insights into key developments and ongoing activities in the Metering space. During this session, we’ll cover essential updates and provide an opportunity to engage with the team on important initiatives

Despite energy companies’ efforts to prevent and investigate theft, they often face barriers, such as limited police engagement, which hampers effective deterrence. Drawing inspiration from the insurance sector’s specialized police unit for fraud, RECCo proposes the creation of an Energy Theft Unit (ETU). This dedicated unit would focus on addressing energy theft by collaborating with law...

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the Theft Issues Group meeting scheduled for 27 November 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Theft Issues Group Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the Technical Expert Panel meeting scheduled for 27 November 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Technical Expert Panel Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager hosted a Domestic Premises Indicator (DPI) Training Session on 14 November 2024 where information was shared on the different types of DPIs, how to view them and how Suppliers can update customers’ DPI values as well as how the DPI value is used. There also was the opportunity to ask any questions about the DPI. The recording and slide pack are now available on the Domestic...

The Code Manager has updated the latest version of the REC Party Register to the REC portal. This version includes details of one new Party who has acceded since the last publication: Signix Ltd (Installer/EMO) The REC Party Register is updated every Tuesday to incorporate amendments from the previous week. If you have any questions regarding this document, please...

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the Performance Assurance Board meeting scheduled for 26 November 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Performance Assurance Board Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager held a REC Engagement Day on 06 November 2024. We would like to thank all those that joined us in person and online. The recording and slide pack are now available on the REC Engagement Day Wiki article on the REC Portal.

The Code Manager has published a new Wiki Article on MHHS Qualification, with updated content to provide more detail on the approach and documentation to help REC Parties. Take a look at the MHHS Qualification article in the REC Portal.

The Code Manager has updated the latest version of the REC Party Register to the REC portal. This version includes details of one new Party who has acceded since the last publication: MI Glasgow Limited (Installer/EMO) The REC Party Register is updated every Tuesday to incorporate amendments from the previous week. If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact...

From November 2023 until October 2024, the REC Code Manager led a project to review and improve the User Experience and User Interface on the REC Portal and Digital REC. We were responding to your feedback that certain elements of User Experience on the service were in need of improvement, particularly regarding ease of navigation and being able to find what you were looking for. Since...

Ofgem is hosting a preliminary market engagement webinar on 08 November 2024 (09:00 - 10:00) regarding the future opportunity to apply for the Smart Meter Communication Licence. This event is for all prospective bidders, and anyone interested in the appointment of the successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder.

The REC Code Manager released its latest podcast on 30 October 2024. In this episode Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law, detailing the changes about to be implemented in the November 2024 REC Release on 08 November 2024.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the Performance Assurance Board meeting scheduled for 29 October 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Performance Assurance Board Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager has published a guidance video to support parties responding to the Impact Assessment for R0152 - Revision to CoMCoP, which closes on 15 November 2024.

The Code Manager has uploaded the latest version of the REC Party Register to the REC Portal. This version includes details of one new Party who has acceded since the last publication

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 30 October 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Theft Issues Group Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the Technical Expert Panel meeting scheduled for 30 October 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Technical Expert Panel Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 29 October 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Performance Assurance Board Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

To ensure the continued understanding and implementation of RECCo’s Theft Reduction Strategy, RECCo are now considering the creation of an Energy Theft Learning Space. Prior to any commitment towards the creation of this initiative, we are providing you the opportunity to schedule a confidential 1-2-1 with the RECCo Energy Theft SME’s. This confidentiality will allow a candid discussion on...

The Code Manager is pleased to have implemented a further round of significant improvements across the REC Portal, focusing on high volume areas of traffic to ensure maximum stakeholder value. The changes deployed on 23 October 2024 are summarised below: Change Proposal Pages See more information about a REC Change Proposal at a single glance than ever before! Our Change Proposal Pages have...

The draft minutes of the REC Change Panel meeting held on 15 October 2024 have now been published.  Attendees of the meeting are invited to submit comments on the minutes by email to committees@recmanager.co.uk.

The Code Manager has uploaded the latest version of the REC Party Register to the REC Portal.

The draft minutes of the REC Issues Group meeting held on 11 October 2024 have now been published. Attendees of the meeting are invited to submit comments on the minutes by email to committees@recmanager.co.uk. Draft minutes will be finalised following the next meeting, which is scheduled to take place on 08 November 2024.

You are invited to provide your views on the proposed solution and implementation date for R0210 - Evolution of the CRS Performance Charge. This open Consultation will close on 08 November 2024. Access the documentation and submit your response by visiting the Consultation page. Please note that you must be logged into the REC Portal to access this page. This Change Proposal seeks to update...

You are invited to provide your views on the proposed solution and implementation date for R0173 - Improvements to the TDIS. This open Consultation will close on 08 November 2024. Access the documentation and submit your response by visiting the Consultation page. Please note that you must be logged into the REC Portal to access this page. This Change Proposal seeks to address the problem...

You are invited to provide your views on the proposed solution and implementation date for R0137 - Introducing Third Party Intermediary (Energy Broker) Assurance and Accreditation, and its Alternate Change Proposal R0137A. This open Consultation will close on 08 November 2024. Access the documentation and submit your response by visiting the Consultation page. Please note that you must be...

REC Parties are invited to respond to the open Impact Assessment for R0207 – Import/Export MOA Charging Clarification by 08 November 2024. Access the documentation and submit your response by visiting the Impact Assessment page. Please note that you must be logged into the REC Portal to access this page. This Change Proposal has been raised to solve part of the problem statement for R0144 -...

The draft minutes of the Metering Expert Panel  have been published.

The CACoP Forum has launched a survey allowing Code Users to provide feedback on the performance of Code Admins against a number of metrics which relate to the CACoP Principles. The survey will close on 15 November.

We are hosting a Training Session on 21 November 2024 (10:30 - 11:30) which will provide an overview of the REC Data Specification as well as demonstrating how to access the Digital REC through the Mega-menu. Take a look at the Event Page for more details and to register your interest

The draft minutes of the Change Issues Group meeting held on 03 October 2024 have now been published. 

We have received an unusually high number of undeliverable emails from today's REC Weekly Bulletin, which is being investigated. For those who did not receive today's bulletin, they are available on the Bulletin page. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

REC Parties are invited to respond to the open Impact Assessment for R0152 - Revisions to the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP) by 15 November 2024.   Access the documentation and submit your response by visiting the Impact Assessment Page. Please note that you must be logged into your REC Portal account to access this page.   Following the implementation of CoMCoP, a...

Read about the latest improvements to the Portal implemented on 10 October, focusing on Change Management and Performance Assurance areas.

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 15 October 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Change Panel Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

The Consultation for R0209 - Implementation of MHHS Arrangements closes on 09 October 2024. Take the opportunity to provide your feedback on the solution.

The REC Code Manager released its latest podcast on 02 October 2024. In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Vaishnavi Sharma as they explore the REC Performance Assurance Framework, and some of its key documents that have recently been through their annual review. Listen to the episode now. Download the transcript, or listen to previous podcast episodes, by visiting the Podcast Page.

We are hosting a virtual drop-in session on 31 October 2024 (13:00 - 13:45) which will provide an overview of the Change Proposals that have been approved for implementation on 08 November 2024 along with the opportunity to raise questions to the Release Manager. Take a look at the Event Page for more details and to register your interest. For a list of all the Change Proposals...

The Code Manager has published the agenda and pre-meeting papers for the REC Change Panel meeting scheduled for 01 October 2024. All papers can be accessed on the Change Panel Committee Workspace. If you have any comments or questions ahead of the meeting, please contact us.

On 23 September 2024, the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme launched an Impact Assessment on CR055 (Amendments to M10 and corresponding Milestones). CR055 proposes an extension of the Systems Integration Testing (SIT) timelines by approximately five months. This would result in a delay to the Programme Milestone M10 from 07 March 2025 to 13 August 2025, and...

The draft minutes of the REC Change Panel meeting held on 17 September 2024 have now been published.  Attendees of the meeting are invited to submit comments on the minutes by email to committees@recmanager.co.uk. Draft minutes will be finalised following the next meeting, which is scheduled to take place on 01 October 2024.

The Code Manager has implemented the first phase of broad improvements to the REC Portal and Digital Navigator, focusing on improving design and navigation across the service. This is the first release of a project to modernise, standardise, and optimise the User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) of the service.

Read the Code Manager's thoughts on how recent improvements to the REC Change Process have added value to stakeholders.

We hosted a virtual drop in session to answer any questions you may have about the new changes to the REC Portal and Digital Navigator.

Sign up to attend our REC Party Engagement Day - join us in person in London, or online via livestream. Find the agenda and more details within.