See also: REC Committees

The Green Deal Panel is a sub-committee of the REC Change Panel and is tasked with overseeing all Green Deal related matters such as the Green Deal Arrangements and the GDCC Service Definition.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for the Green Deal Panel include:

• Approval of Change Proposal Plans for the development of REC Change Proposals related to Green Deal
• To receive preliminary Change Reports for Change Proposals relating to Green Deal
• Vote to approve or reject Change Proposals related to Green Deal
• Discuss operational issues related to REC Green Deal provisions and propose solutions

Membership

Membership of the Green Deal Panel is decided by REC Parties through means of nomination and elections. REC Green Deal Panel Representatives serve two-year terms on the group. Membership of the Green Deal Panel comprises of:

• up to three members nominated by Electricity Suppliers
• up to three members nominated by Green Deal Providers
• One independent Subject Matter Expert appointed by RECCo

Each REC Change Panel member is entitled but not required to appoint an Alternate. The Alternate members of REC Parties must be from a different organisation. The Chair of the REC Green Deal Panel is appointed by the REC Manager.

Voting and Quorum

In deciding a matter which requires a determination each Change Panel member or appointed Alternate can cast a single vote. Outcomes will be decided by a simple majority. In the event of a tie, the Chair will cast the deciding vote. For the Green Deal Panel to be quorate at least one member nominated by Electricity Suppliers and one member nominated by Green Deal Providers must be present.

Meeting Frequency

The Green Deal Panel will meet as and when there is Green Deal business to be discussed, however, it is thought that the panel will meet approximately once a quarter. The Final Agenda and meeting papers for each meeting will be made available five Working Days before the meeting on the REC Portal. Post Meeting a Headline Report will be published one Working Day after the meeting and minutes will be published five Working Days after the meeting.