Our response to: Swifter and Simpler Competition Redress, Regulatory Appeals and Competition Enforcement
On 25 September 2026, we responded to the Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on competition redress, regulatory appeals and enforcement. Our response focuses on the proposed changes to regulatory appeals for energy code decisions. We support making appeals faster and less costly, while preserving the existing timetable and ensuring appeals remain accessible to those […]
Our response to: Supporting innovation in the electricity retail market exempting small suppliers from the Universal Service Obligation (USO)
On 16 September 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s consultation on exempting small suppliers from the Universal Service Obligation (USO). Our detailed response is available here. In our cover letter, we highlight the following key points: We support the exemption and consider 50,000 domestic customers a responsible starting point, but any fixed threshold is necessarily an […]
Our response to: Proposed Code Manager Standard Licence Modifications relating to Data Best Practice
On 10 September 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s consultation on proposed Code Manager Standard Licence Modifications relating to Data Best Practice. RECCo supports incorporating Data Best Practice and Digitalisation Strategy and Action Plan requirements into the Code Manager licence framework, with clear scope, proportionate implementation, and appropriate protections for sensitive data. Read our response
Our response to: Consultation on Data Domain Coordinator role guidance
On 8 September 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s consultation on guidance for the Data Domain Coordinator role. RECCo supports the broad direction of the proposals and recommends a federated framework that builds on existing governance arrangements, with clear responsibilities, decision-making, escalation, and funding. Read our response
Our response to: AI assurance in the energy sector
On 12 August 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s call for input on AI assurance in the energy sector. The call sought views on current approaches to AI assurance and where further guidance may be needed. RECCo supports clear and proportionate guidance, coordinated across sectors, with targeted clarification from Ofgem where energy-specific risks arise. Read our […]
Our response to: Consultation on securing open data in energy
On 14 July 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s consultation, ‘Securing open data in energy – triage in data best practice guidance’. The consultation sought views on options for strengthening how energy data is assessed before being published openly. RECCo supports stronger and more consistent Data Best Practice, underpinned by a proportionate and risk-based approach that […]
Our response to: Consultation on the draft second preliminary Strategic Direction Statement
On 28 May 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s consultation on the draft second preliminary Strategic Direction Statement. RECCo considers that the draft second preliminary Strategic Direction Statement (SDS-2) captures the main REC-facing strategic workstreams, but could be more explicit in several areas, as set out in our consultation response, which you can read via the […]
Our response to: Ofgem’s Market Stabilisation Charge licence condition consultation
On 15 May 2026, we responded to Ofgem’s Market Stabilisation Charge licence condition consultation. The consultation sought views on proposals to retain the Market Stabilisation Charge as an exceptional contingency measure, including how it could be activated, governed, and administered if needed to support market stability. Read our response
Our response to ‘Proposed indicators of Ofgem performance and the health of the energy sector’
We’ve responded to ‘Call for input – proposed indicators of Ofgem performance and the health of the energy sector.’ The consultation sought views on proposed indicators of Ofgem’s performance and the health of the energy sector, to provide transparency against their Multiyear Strategy priorities. Read our response
Our response to ‘Non-Domestic Smart Meter Rollout Post-2025’
We’ve responded to the Government’s consultation: ‘Non-Domestic Smart Meter Rollout Post-2025.’ The consultation sought views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and to protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts. Read our response