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20 May 2022
REC V3.0 READINESS
The Code Manager hosted the Introduction to REC V3.0 webinar on 12 May 2022. The recording of that session, and an aggregation of questions raised (and their responses) has now been published on the REC Portal.
REC V3.0 READINESS
The Code Manager hosted the Introduction to REC V3.0 webinar on 12 May 2022. The recording of that session, and an aggregation of questions raised (and their responses) has now been published on the REC Portal.
20 May 2022
GAS ENQUIRY SERVICE (GES) AND ELECTRICITY ENQUIRY SERVICE (EES)
The Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Data Access Matrix and the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES) Data Access Matrix that will go live with REC V3.0 on 18 July 2022 are now available on the Energy Market Architecture Repository (EMAR) in the “Data Specification and Artifacts (July 2022 Pre-Release)” table here. To view the matrices, select either the GES or EES matrix from the table, then in the page that opens click on “Download for viewing”. The Data Access Matrices govern the data that different categories of Enquiry Service Users can access.
GAS ENQUIRY SERVICE (GES) AND ELECTRICITY ENQUIRY SERVICE (EES)
The Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Data Access Matrix and the Electricity Enquiry Service (EES) Data Access Matrix that will go live with REC V3.0 on 18 July 2022 are now available on the Energy Market Architecture Repository (EMAR) in the “Data Specification and Artifacts (July 2022 Pre-Release)” table here. To view the matrices, select either the GES or EES matrix from the table, then in the page that opens click on “Download for viewing”. The Data Access Matrices govern the data that different categories of Enquiry Service Users can access.
29 April 2022
OPERATIONAL METERING FORUMS
OPERATIONAL METERING FORUMS
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In June 2022, the Code Manager will launch two open meetings under the remit of the Metering Expert Panel. These groups will provide stakeholders with a forum to discuss operational issues related to electricity and gas metering. All REC Parties will be invited to attend and contribute agenda items. There will be one electricity focused meeting and one gas focused meeting held each quarter. |
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The REC Code Manager is hosting an event which will provide an overview of the Operational Forums, their role within the REC, and expected interactions with the normal business of the Metering Expert Panel and REC Change Process . This session will take place on 24 May 2022 (10:00 – 11:30); please register your attendance here. |
29 April 2022
LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
In this month’s podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by RECCo’s Andrew Grace discussing the Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC). You can listen to this podcast here.
26 April 2022
RECORDING PUBLISHED: EMAR NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
RECORDING PUBLISHED: EMAR NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
The Code Manager held a session on the EMAR on 25 April 2022. You can access the recording here.
25 April 2022
RECORDING PUBLISHED: MARKET STABILSATION CHARGE (MSC) WALKTHROUGH
RECORDING PUBLISHED: MARKET STABILSATION CHARGE (MSC) WALKTHROUGH
The Code Manager held a session on Market Stabilsation Charge on 22 April 2022. You can access the recording here.
21 April 2022
REC WIKI LAUNCHED ON PORTAL
REC WIKI LAUNCHED ON PORTAL
Launched today, the REC Wiki is a collection of over 70 articles about REC Products and Services, industry terms, and useful knowledge.
Use the REC Wiki to quickly find answers to your questions, saving yourself the time it takes to raise a Service Desk ticket and wait for a response. Head over to the REC Wiki now to see for yourself.
13 April 2022
DEBT ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL (DAP) WORKSHOP
On 31 March 2022, REC Stakeholders were invited to join a DAP workshop. To access a summary of outputs, please click here.
DEBT ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL (DAP) WORKSHOP
On 31 March 2022, REC Stakeholders were invited to join a DAP workshop. To access a summary of outputs, please click here.
11 April 2022
RECORDING PUBLISHED: REC RELEASE V2.2.1 WALKTHROUGH
The Code Manager held a session on 11 April 2022 to provide a walkthrough of the two Change Proposals due to be implemented into the REC on 14 April 2022. You can access a recording of the session via the Code Manager's YouTube channel.
RECORDING PUBLISHED: REC RELEASE V2.2.1 WALKTHROUGH
The Code Manager held a session on 11 April 2022 to provide a walkthrough of the two Change Proposals due to be implemented into the REC on 14 April 2022. You can access a recording of the session via the Code Manager's YouTube channel.
04 April 2022
RECORDING PUBLISHED: DEBT ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL (DAP) WORKSHOP
On 31 March 2022, REC Stakeholders were invited to join a DAP workshop. At this session, we asked industry stakeholders to provide us feedback on the current Debt Assignment Protocol (DAP) process and support identification of opportunities for improvement. To access the recording please click here.
RECORDING PUBLISHED: DEBT ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL (DAP) WORKSHOP
On 31 March 2022, REC Stakeholders were invited to join a DAP workshop. At this session, we asked industry stakeholders to provide us feedback on the current Debt Assignment Protocol (DAP) process and support identification of opportunities for improvement. To access the recording please click here.
30 March 2022
LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
The Code Manager has just published its latest monthly podcast. In this month's podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Rebecca Mottram to discuss the key Performance Assurance processes and engagement activities that are planned over the coming months. Take ten minutes to listen, through the link here or by searching for Retail Energy Code on Spotify.
LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
The Code Manager has just published its latest monthly podcast. In this month's podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Rebecca Mottram to discuss the key Performance Assurance processes and engagement activities that are planned over the coming months. Take ten minutes to listen, through the link here or by searching for Retail Energy Code on Spotify.
24 March 2022
SECURE DATA EXCHANGE PORTAL (SDEP) WORKSHOP - 03 MARCH 2022
The REC Code Manager hosted a SDEP workshop on 03 March 2022 to discuss improvements to the service, thanks to those who took the time to attend.
To see a summary of the improvements, please click here.
SECURE DATA EXCHANGE PORTAL (SDEP) WORKSHOP - 03 MARCH 2022
The REC Code Manager hosted a SDEP workshop on 03 March 2022 to discuss improvements to the service, thanks to those who took the time to attend.
To see a summary of the improvements, please click here.
17 March 2022
DEBT ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL (DAP) WORKSHOP - 31 MARCH 2022 10:00
The REC Code Manager will host Debt Assignment Protocol (DAP) industry workshop on Thursday 31st March at 10:00 – 12:00. We would like to invite supplier representatives with operational individuals who specialise in the DAP process.
Please find an industry handout which explains the background on the DAP process and how we are measuring it. The handout also includes several questions which we are asking Parties to reflect on ahead of the session.
To register for the event, please click here.
DEBT ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL (DAP) WORKSHOP - 31 MARCH 2022 10:00
The REC Code Manager will host Debt Assignment Protocol (DAP) industry workshop on Thursday 31st March at 10:00 – 12:00. We would like to invite supplier representatives with operational individuals who specialise in the DAP process.
Please find an industry handout which explains the background on the DAP process and how we are measuring it. The handout also includes several questions which we are asking Parties to reflect on ahead of the session.
To register for the event, please click here.
10 March 2022
REC PORTAL HOTFIX - DOWNTIME ON 15 MARCH 2022 FROM 17:00
From 17:00 on 15 March 2022, the REC Portal will have a period of maintenance to deploy a hotfix which will recitfy an issue preventing Portal Users with Performance Assurance responsibilities from downloading files from the ‘Your Files’ section within REC Performance Assurance areas.
REC PORTAL HOTFIX - DOWNTIME ON 15 MARCH 2022 FROM 17:00
From 17:00 on 15 March 2022, the REC Portal will have a period of maintenance to deploy a hotfix which will recitfy an issue preventing Portal Users with Performance Assurance responsibilities from downloading files from the ‘Your Files’ section within REC Performance Assurance areas.
02 March 2022
UPDATED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY PUBLISHED
Today, the Code Manager has published an updated version of its Stakeholder Engagement Strategy onto the Portal. This update provides specific information about our approach to stakeholder engagement in the run up to Central Switching Service Go-Live and REC V3.0.
The document sets out the principles and objectives of Code Manager engagement, as well as the channels we use to make sure you get the right messages at the right time.
Click here to open the Portal page in a new window.
UPDATED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY PUBLISHED
Today, the Code Manager has published an updated version of its Stakeholder Engagement Strategy onto the Portal. This update provides specific information about our approach to stakeholder engagement in the run up to Central Switching Service Go-Live and REC V3.0.
The document sets out the principles and objectives of Code Manager engagement, as well as the channels we use to make sure you get the right messages at the right time.
Click here to open the Portal page in a new window.
01 March 2022
RECORDING PUBLISHED: DATA SPECIFICATION CHANGES DEMONSTRATION
On 25 February 2022, REC stakeholders were invited to join a demonstration of recent changes to the Data Specification held in EMAR which went live on 24 February 2022. Our thanks to all of those who took time to attend.
We've uploaded a recording of the session to our YouTube page. It's a fairly long recording, so we've broken the video into smaller chapters which you can navigate to via the description in the video.
Miss the session? We're holding a second demonstration session on 10 March 2022 - register here.
RECORDING PUBLISHED: DATA SPECIFICATION CHANGES DEMONSTRATION
On 25 February 2022, REC stakeholders were invited to join a demonstration of recent changes to the Data Specification held in EMAR which went live on 24 February 2022. Our thanks to all of those who took time to attend.
We've uploaded a recording of the session to our YouTube page. It's a fairly long recording, so we've broken the video into smaller chapters which you can navigate to via the description in the video.
Miss the session? We're holding a second demonstration session on 10 March 2022 - register here.
28 February 2022
LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
The Code Manager has just published its latest monthly podcast. In this episode, Paul Rocke and Sarah Gratte talk through some of the key events and milestones under the REC, including changes to EMAR, SDEP and the Portal. Take ten minutes to listen, through the link here or by searching for Retail Energy Code on Spotify.
LISTEN TO OUR LATEST PODCAST
The Code Manager has just published its latest monthly podcast. In this episode, Paul Rocke and Sarah Gratte talk through some of the key events and milestones under the REC, including changes to EMAR, SDEP and the Portal. Take ten minutes to listen, through the link here or by searching for Retail Energy Code on Spotify.
25 February 2022
CHANGES TO DATA SPECIFICATION NOW LIVE
Yesterday, 24 February 2022, the Code Manager implemented changes to the Data Specification on EMAR. There have been no changes to the contents of the Data Specification but the way in which the Market Messages and Data Items are presented has been enhanced. We’ve also introduced a downloadable HTML format and published an Access Database containing all Data Specification Market Messages. You can view the new look Data Specification via the EMAR Dashboard here and there is guidance on using the Data Specification available here.
Also, please note that with effect from 28 February 2022, the MRA Data Transfer Catalogue website will no longer be available, as it is superseded by the REC Data Specification.
CHANGES TO DATA SPECIFICATION NOW LIVE
Yesterday, 24 February 2022, the Code Manager implemented changes to the Data Specification on EMAR. There have been no changes to the contents of the Data Specification but the way in which the Market Messages and Data Items are presented has been enhanced. We’ve also introduced a downloadable HTML format and published an Access Database containing all Data Specification Market Messages. You can view the new look Data Specification via the EMAR Dashboard here and there is guidance on using the Data Specification available here.
Also, please note that with effect from 28 February 2022, the MRA Data Transfer Catalogue website will no longer be available, as it is superseded by the REC Data Specification.
23 February 2022
SMART METER INSTALLATION CUSTOMER SURVEY REPORT PUBLISHED
The Q4 Smart Meter Installation Customer Survey report has now been finalised and published here on the REC Portal for REC Parties to view.
In line with requirements set out in the Smart Meter Installation Schedule, the report is firstly shared with the Performance Assurance Board (PAB) before being published more widely.
SMART METER INSTALLATION CUSTOMER SURVEY REPORT PUBLISHED
The Q4 Smart Meter Installation Customer Survey report has now been finalised and published here on the REC Portal for REC Parties to view.
In line with requirements set out in the Smart Meter Installation Schedule, the report is firstly shared with the Performance Assurance Board (PAB) before being published more widely.
23 February 2022
REMINDER: PORTAL DOWNTIME
The REC Portal will be unavailable for approximately four hours from 17:00 on 23 February 2022, to facilitate the latest functionality release - click here to see release notes.
REMINDER: PORTAL DOWNTIME
The REC Portal will be unavailable for approximately four hours from 17:00 on 23 February 2022, to facilitate the latest functionality release - click here to see release notes.
21 February 2022
RECORDING PUBLISHED: PORTAL UX WORKSHOP
On 17 February 2022, a cross-section of Portal Users attended a Code Manager workshop to review User Experience on the REC Portal. Our thanks to all of those who took time to provide feedback.
We've uploaded a recording of the session to our YouTube page. It's a fairly long recording, so we've broken the video into chapters which you can navigate to via the description in the video.
As an output of this session, we'll be working with the Portal developers to identify potential UX enhancements, that we will impact assess, prioritise, and include viable candidates on the Portal roadmap for change.
RECORDING PUBLISHED: PORTAL UX WORKSHOP
On 17 February 2022, a cross-section of Portal Users attended a Code Manager workshop to review User Experience on the REC Portal. Our thanks to all of those who took time to provide feedback.
We've uploaded a recording of the session to our YouTube page. It's a fairly long recording, so we've broken the video into chapters which you can navigate to via the description in the video.
As an output of this session, we'll be working with the Portal developers to identify potential UX enhancements, that we will impact assess, prioritise, and include viable candidates on the Portal roadmap for change.
18 February 2022
NOTIFICATION OF PORTAL AND EMAR DOWNTIME
EMAR will be unavailable for a period of approximately one hour from 17:00 on 22 February 2022, whilst scheduled maintenance is completed.
The REC Portal will be unavailable for approximately four hours from 17:00 on 23 February 2022, to facilitate the latest functionality release - click here to see release notes.
NOTIFICATION OF PORTAL AND EMAR DOWNTIME
EMAR will be unavailable for a period of approximately one hour from 17:00 on 22 February 2022, whilst scheduled maintenance is completed.
The REC Portal will be unavailable for approximately four hours from 17:00 on 23 February 2022, to facilitate the latest functionality release - click here to see release notes.
18 February 2022
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY
Please note that the search functionality on the REC Portal is currently disabled while a technical issue is investigated. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY
Please note that the search functionality on the REC Portal is currently disabled while a technical issue is investigated. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.
18 February 2022
LATEST BULLETIN PUBLISHED
Please navigate to the Bulletin Archive tab to download the most current edition of the Weekly Bulletin and to view an archive of historic bulletins. Via this tab, you can also send us an email to subscribe to receive the bulletins to your email.
LATEST BULLETIN PUBLISHED
Please navigate to the Bulletin Archive tab to download the most current edition of the Weekly Bulletin and to view an archive of historic bulletins. Via this tab, you can also send us an email to subscribe to receive the bulletins to your email.
18 February 2022
WELCOME TO REC NEWS
Welcome to the home of latest news, updates and archived information on the REC Portal.
WELCOME TO REC NEWS
Welcome to the home of latest news, updates and archived information on the REC Portal.
On this page you can see information about upcoming events organised by the REC Code Manager. By clicking Register Here you will be taken to our Eventbrite page to sign up for an event.
Each Friday, the Code Manager publishes two bulletins, collating the key information of that week and distributing it to subscribers. One bulletin relates to general REC information, the other is specific to REC Change information. Below is an archive containing all historic bulletins. All information contained within the bulletins was correct at the time of publication.
We've put together a list of useful resources that may be relevant to you. This includes links away to external industry organisations, as well as resources on the REC Portal that you may otherwise have missed.
The following links take you to useful areas of the REC Portal that you might not have previously noticed! Access to some areas of the Portal will require you to first log in to your Portal account.
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