Retail Energy Code

All change proposals to the REC, tracked through their lifecycle. Administered by RECCo.

How REC change proposals work

The REC (Retail Energy Code) replaced the Master Registration Agreement (MRA) and Supply Point Administration Agreement (SPAA) in September 2021. It governs retail market operations: supplier switching via the Central Switching Service, meter registration, data flows between suppliers and networks, and retail market arrangements. RECCo administers the code.

The change process

Change proposals go through Development, Refinement, and Decision stages. The REC Performance Assurance Board monitors compliance.

Key concepts

REC interacts with the BSC (settlement), SEC (smart metering), and DCUSA (distribution connections) on cross-code changes.

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Governance▾	Stage▾	Proposer▾	Impact▾	Raised▾
	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	26 Feb 2026
I0318Introduction of Consumer Consent Solution
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	26 Feb 2026
R0319Clarification of in-year amendments to the CRS budget
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	20 Feb 2026
R0317Number of Displayed Register Digits Data Item linkage
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	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	18 Feb 2026
I0315REC Portal Solution to R0224
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	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	12 Feb 2026
I0312Review of export meter work arrangements
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	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	12 Feb 2026
I0314Crossed Meters Process: Clarifications and Support
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Wilcock Consultants Ltd	LOW	12 Feb 2026
R0311CoMCoP 2-year Audit Cycles
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	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	12 Feb 2026
R0313Erroneous Switch Review: Amendments to Clause 4.5
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	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	12 Feb 2026
R0316Clarification to Data Items within the Payment Method Levelisation Supplier Data Reporting Specification
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	Workgroup	Code Manager/CCSG	LOW	5 Feb 2026
I0308Update CCSG ToRs to include cross-code prioritisation as per Code Reform
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	Workgroup	EDF Energy	LOW	5 Feb 2026
R0310Addition of value 11 to data item J0418
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	Workgroup	Ovo Energy	LOW	15 Jan 2026
I0305Categorisation of Gas Address Amendment SDEP Cases
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager/CCSG	LOW	15 Jan 2026
I0306REC Change to Align with DCP467 Asset Condition Reporting
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	15 Jan 2026
R0307Release and Licensing of the CoMCoP Logo for Accredited Parties
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	Workgroup	Centrica	LOW	8 Jan 2026
I0303Potential Consumer detriment for Smart Economy 7
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	Implementation	RECCo	LOW	8 Jan 2026
R0304Implementation of Ofgem-led code modification prioritisation within the REC
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	11 Dec 2025
I0301Updates to Enquiry Service API endpoints to support migration to RECCo’s API Gateway
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	11 Dec 2025
I0302Provision of data to the GES Provider
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager/CCSG	LOW	11 Dec 2025
R0300Amendments to D0312 to align with BSC CP1622
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Self-Governance	Implementation	Code Manager	LOW	4 Dec 2025
R0298Annual Review of the Performance Assurance Report Catalogue (2025-26)
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	4 Dec 2025
R0299Data Latency Targets for the GES Service Definition
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	3 Dec 2025
I0296Registration Id Required for MHHS Appointments
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	3 Dec 2025
I0297Meter Manufacturers Make and Type not Populated in SMRS
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	Workgroup	OVO	LOW	27 Nov 2025
I0295MHHS D0300 Issue
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	26 Nov 2025
R0294Implementation of IF-051 Data Refresh in EES for BSC CP1607
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Stark	LOW	30 Oct 2025
I0290EES Legacy Data Item API Service
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	30 Oct 2025
R0291Review of Schedule 1 Interpretations and Definitions
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	Workgroup	Scottish and Southern Energy Networks	LOW	29 Oct 2025
I0292Obligate Energy Suppliers to provide photo evidence of theft to Network Parties
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	2 Oct 2025
R0286Clarification on Detailed Impact Assessment Activities
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	25 Sept 2025
I0284Updates to Schedule 14 Measurement Transformers Commissioning Timescales
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	25 Sept 2025
I0285Organisations with multiple role types with EES and SDEP access
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	SP Electricity North West	LOW	18 Sept 2025
I0282Return of Legacy Meters
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	11 Sept 2025
I0281Extending R0067 Functionality to ERDA
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Self-Governance	Implementation	Code Manager	LOW	12 Aug 2025
R0276SFIC to CMRM - missing Scenario Variant in D0126 / MM00016
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	11 Aug 2025
I0278Establishing the Safe Isolation Provider (SIP) as a Standalone REC Metering Party
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	8 Aug 2025
I0275MHHS Metering Points across Market Segments
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	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	7 Aug 2025
I0273Sharing of SSC and TPR Information for MHHS Smart and Advanced Meters
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	OVO	LOW	6 Aug 2025
I0274Gas Pressure and Capacity Information Transparency
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	Workgroup	Code Manager / CCSG	LOW	28 Jul 2025
R0268P441 Consequential BSC Change - Complex Site Classes
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Drax Energy Solutions Ltd	LOW	14 Jul 2025
R0267Smart Meter Installation Surveys - Microbusiness requirements
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	9 Jul 2025
I0265Theft Calculator Usage and Suitability Assessment
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	Workgroup	Northern Gas Networks Ltd	LOW	24 Jun 2025
I0262Additional Registration Data (Gas) under Smart Energy Code
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Sustainable Energy First	LOW	5 Jun 2025
I0260Addition of the SOQ information for TPIs
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Centrica Smart Meter Assets	LOW	5 Jun 2025
R0261Addition of Export flag in D0303 flows
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	2 May 2025
R0266REC Data Specification Clarifications
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Self-Governance	Implementation	Eon Energy	LOW	23 Apr 2025
R0253Theft - DNO/Networks not providing photos
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RIG Chair	LOW	16 Apr 2025
I0252Increasing frequency of Annual portfolio reconciliation exercise to support Data Cleanse
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	19 Feb 2025
I0247Effective Dates in EES
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	18 Dec 2024
I0237Erroneous Switch Review
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Calisen Asset Management	LOW	27 Nov 2024
I0230Meter Asset Providers may not receive effective from settlement date (J0049) in the D0303 flow following MHHS design changes.
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	Workgroup	Octopus Energy	LOW	22 Nov 2024
I0228ECOES API for Export MPAN Creation at Scale
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	21 Nov 2024
R0224Agile Reporting within CSS
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Elexon	LOW	11 Nov 2024
I0231Shared Sites in Electricity Enquiry Service (EES)
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	22 Oct 2024
I0221Increase Smart capability of SMETS2 Twin Element ESME to support solar and storage use cases
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	RECCo	LOW	16 Oct 2024
I0218Proposal to Enable Broader Use of Retail Energy Location (REL) Data for Non-Switching Applications
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Xoserve	LOW	16 Oct 2024
I0219Stranded RMPs in Defunct Suppliers
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	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	29 Aug 2024
R0207Import / Export MOA Charging Clarification
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	1 Aug 2024
I0200Improving address management targets
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	25 Jul 2024
I0196Requiring the Supplier/Shipper to validate and enrich the data from the MEM prior to updating this in CDSP
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	25 Jul 2024
I0197Introduce a maximum timeframe Fault Resolution deadline
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	1 Jul 2024
I0187Schedule 8 Review and Best Practice Guidance Development
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	British Gas	LOW	26 Jun 2024
I0186Non dual-fuel Gas PSR customer
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	3 Jun 2024
R0178Improvements to CSS Business Process Logic
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	3 Jun 2024
R0180Clarity on use of on hold for switching issues, including the obligations of CSS Users
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	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	20 May 2024
I0175Introducing a Reasonable Endeavours Scheme within the REC
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	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	20 May 2024
I0176Creation of an Energy Theft Detection and Resolution Body
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Ovo	LOW	27 Mar 2024
R0161Enabling Robotics for SDEP
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Octopus	LOW	27 Mar 2024
R0162Access to SDES for Gas Networks
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	26 May 2023
R0122SDEP Review Improvements (2) - Usability
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Code Manager	LOW	15 Mar 2023
R0100Update to Error Handling Documents
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Self-Governance	Workgroup	Northern Power grid	LOW	17 Feb 2023
R0095Changes to allow DNOs to reinstate disconnected MPANs
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Self-Governance	Implementation	Code Manager	LOW	17 Feb 2023
R0096CSS Message Regeneration Functionality
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	Workgroup	Utilita	LOW	10 Mar 2022
R0037Prepayment Credit Balance & Debt Transfer Processes
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