Ofgem publishes notice of proposal to grant a Code Manager Licence to RECCo

This follows our submission for the licensing assessment, the second stage of the Code Manager Selection Process and confirms that Ofgem is satisfied that RECCo has met the criteria to operate as the enduring Code Manager for the Retail Energy Code (REC) under the new statutory licensing framework. Ofgem has also published a similar notice […]

Industry event: Strengthening the response to energy theft

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Progress from the Energy Theft Unit Aiyesha Andrade, our Senior Service Delivery Manager, shared an update on the progress of the Energy Theft Unit (ETU) and Referral Assessment Service (RAS). Both initiatives aim to tackle energy crime head-on and address the serious safety risks posed by meter tampering and illegal connections. Insights from Cadent and […]

Webinar recap: Electricity Enquiry Services Portal demo for Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement

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Understanding the bigger picture: What is MHHS? Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a major reform stemming from Ofgem’s Significant Code Review (SCR), designed to modernise electricity settlement. It introduces the Target Operating Model (TOM), which restructures market roles, enhances data processing, and mandates industry-wide compliance to support Great Britain’s transition to a smarter, low-carbon […]

Have your say: Consultation on updates to REC Third-Party Intermediary Code of Practice 

Why this matters  On 16 May 2025, Ofgem issued its decision to reject Change Proposal R0137—Introducing Third Party Intermediary (Energy Broker) Assurance and Accreditation. While this means that adherence to the existing voluntary Third-Party Intermediary Code of Practice (TPI CoP) will not become mandatory, Ofgem expressed support for the continued voluntary operation and development of […]

Putting consumers first: The journey to a trusted Consumer Consent Service

Hi Michael, what is the Consumer Consent Service, and why does it matter? Consumer consent is the key to unlocking smart, seamless access to new or existing retail energy services. It gives people the confidence and control to share their data safely, in ways that save money and carbon. The Consumer Consent Service (CCS) aims […]

Annual Report 2024–25 now live

Turn progress into practical insight on what matters most to you. Read the highlights, download the report, and share feedback in our short survey.

Stakeholder insights on Ofgem’s second Energy Code Reform consultation

What did the session focus on? The session focused on two key areas: Stakeholder Advisory Forum Cross-Code Steering Group We invited stakeholders to share their views on the proposed arrangements and worked together to identify ways to improve cross-code alignment. We’ll continue developing these improvements in collaboration with all code bodies. What is the Stakeholder […]

Board Highlights: June 2025

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The RECCo Board met in June 2025, chaired by Hannah Nixon, to review progress and discuss key priorities. This summary captures the main updates and decisions from the meeting.