Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement explained
What is the preliminary Strategic Direction Statement, and where does it come from? The Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement (SDS) for industry codes sets out Ofgem’s early view of how energy codes should evolve to deliver a Net Zero, flexible, and consumer-focused energy system—one that delivers the Clean Power 2030 goal and wider government policy aims. […]
Highlights from the REC Party Engagement Day
What we covered We shared updates on the major topics shaping the Retail Energy Code (REC) and created space for practical discussion and connection. Presentations explored: Code Management Services: how we support REC Parties through our engagement channels, including our Operational Account Managers (OAMs), and an overview of change development from the Change & Release […]
Have your say: Our Annual Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey launches in October
Do you engage with REC Services? As a REC Service user, this is your opportunity to tell us what’s working well and where we need to improve. Your input will guide the priorities we set for 2026–27, helping us deliver REC Services that are more effective, transparent, and accessible, while staying true to the purpose […]
Successful delivery of REC Changes to support MHHS go-live
This marks the culmination of more than three years of collaboration with the MHHS Programme and industry colleagues. We’ve made sure Retail Energy Code (REC) systems, processes, and governance are ready to underpin this fundamental market reform. What we’ve delivered M8: Code & Central Systems Readiness Implemented REC Changes Updated Category 3 products and guidance […]
REC Portal Relaunch Community: First user group session and next steps
Have your say As part of this work, we’re now running an anonymous card sort exercise to understand how users group and label information. It takes just 13–18 minutes, and your input will directly shape new portal features. Take part in the card sort Our digital partner This work is being developed in partnership with […]
Have your say: Vote for the re-appointment of Rosa Rotko as a RECCo Non-Executive Director
The Nominations Committee met on 30 June 2025 and, after reviewing the Policy, Regulation, and Net Zero NED role, unanimously recommended that Rosa be re-appointed for a further two-year term. The RECCo Board has endorsed this recommendation, with the proposed new term to run from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. In accordance with […]
REC Portal Relaunch Community: Supporting the REC Portal relaunch
Our new REC Portal Relaunch Community webpage is now live on our website. It’s the place to share your ideas, give feedback, and get involved in shaping the new REC Portal.
Board Highlights: August 2025
The RECCo Board met in August 2025, chaired by Hannah Nixon, to review progress and discuss key priorities as RECCo delivers its 2025–28 Forward Work Plan. This summary captures the main updates and decisions from the meeting.
Laying the foundations for a Smart Energy Grid: Our efforts to introduce a Tariff Interoperability Data Specification
New Tariff Interoperability Data Specification As part of the energy system’s move toward greater flexibility and digitalisation, we’re working with DESNZ to develop a new Tariff Interoperability Data Specification. The aim? To make it easier for third-party service providers, such as Flexibility Service Providers, to access up-to-date tariff information in a consistent, secure, and efficient […]
Introducing our Q1 Report for 2025-26
This quarterly reporting approach is part of our commitment to keeping stakeholders informed and maintaining transparency throughout the life cycle of our FWP. Read the full Q1 Report Progress against our key priorities In 2025-26, we’re focusing on three core priorities: Perform: Striving to deliver service excellence Protect: Consumer Protection & Data Security Progress: Innovation & […]