Consumer Consent Solution Design Consultation now live
The Design Consultation is now open. Review the proposals and respond before the consultation window closes.
Consumer Consent Solution Design Consultation
We are consulting on the proposed design of the Consumer Consent Solution — a new, central framework for how consumers grant, review, renew, and revoke consent for energy data sharing across the market. The consultation invites views on the proposed Minimum Marketable Product, including technical design, governance, user experience, accessibility, and the future roadmap. The […]
Our response to: Enhancing Asset Visibility for Distribution Network Operator Options
On 6 February 2026, we published our response to Ofgem’s consultation on Enhancing Asset Visibility for Distribution Network Operator Options, backing the objective to improve visibility of small-scale distributed assets, while urging that delivery builds on existing market-wide infrastructure and governance to minimise duplication and reduce delivery risk. We also highlighted the potential role of […]
Our response to: Ofgem’s Forward Work Programme 2026–27 Consultation
On 6 February 2026, we published our response to Ofgem’s consultation on its Forward Work Programme 2026–27. We support the draft programme, particularly its focus on consumer protection and debt and affordability, while urging clearer milestones, timelines, and accountability so industry can better understand priorities, dependencies, and delivery impacts. Read our full response here.
Consumer Consent Solution Engagement Day: Register now
Event at a glance Date: 4 March 2026 Time: 10:00–15:30 GMT (registration & breakfast: 09:30–10.00) Location: Leonardo Royal Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, London, E1 8GP Format: In-person, interactive workshops and discussions Afterwards: Drinks and networking (15:30 onwards) Register for your complimentary place A working session to support the Design Consultation We’re hosting an in-person Consumer […]
Design Consultation announced for the Consumer Consent Solution
What’s coming: Consumer Consent Solution Design Consultation The Retail Energy Code Company, acting on Ofgem’s direction, will shortly launch a consultation on the proposed design of the Consumer Consent Solution – a new, central approach to how consumers give, manage, and withdraw consent for energy data sharing. Today, consent processes across the energy sector can […]
Draft Forward Work Plan 2026–29 webinar recap and upcoming Budget webinar invite
How the Forward Work Plan and Budget fit together The Draft Forward Work Plan 2026–29 and Budget 2026–27 are linked. The Forward Work Plan sets out the direction and delivery priorities. The Budget sets out the costs and funding needed to deliver them. The Draft Forward Work Plan consultation closes on 5 February 2026, and […]
Our response to: Non-Domestic Smart Meter Rollout Post 2025
On 16 January 2026, we published our response to the consultation on the Non-Domestic Smart Meter Rollout Post 2025, welcoming the proposal to use the Retail Energy Code (REC) as the governance “home” and noting that the proposed monitoring and reporting would be a material evolution of REC Performance Assurance. We also highlighted the need […]
Our response to: Energy Digitalisation Governance – Architectural Coordination
On 5 December 2025, we published our response to Ofgem’s open letter on Energy Digitalisation Governance – Architectural Coordination, agreeing there’s a real need for stronger coordination where major digital programmes intersect, but cautioning against creating a new central “architecture body”. Instead, we advocated a federated, light-touch model that focuses on interoperability, shared standards, and […]
Our response to: Consultation on the Role and Powers of the Energy Ombudsman
On 4 December 2025, we published our response to the Consultation on the Role & Powers of the Energy Ombudsman, supporting the aim of faster, fairer redress while highlighting the need for a clearer, evidence-based diagnosis of what’s currently going wrong, and for reforms that improve outcomes without overcomplicating the process. We also set out […]