Our response to: Data Best Practice as a Code Obligation
On 11 August, we published our response on Data Best Practice as a Code Obligation, outlining our continued commitment to open data and alignment with Data Best Practice principles. Read our response in full here.
Our response to: Code Manager Licence Conditions and Code Modification Appeals to Competition & Markets Authority
On 27 June, we submitted our response to Ofgem’s Consultation on the Code Manager Licence Conditions and the appeals process to the Competition and Markets Authority. While broadly supportive, we highlighted areas needing refinement to ensure effective governance, proportionality, and strong consumer outcomes. Please read our response in full here.
Our response to: Second Code Reform Implementation
On 22 May, RECCo and SECCo jointly hosted a cross-code stakeholder drop-in session, with input from the Chair of the Cross-Code Steering Group (CCSG), to discuss Ofgem’s second implementation consultation on Energy Code Reform. The session focused on two key areas: the Stakeholder Advisory Forum (SAF) and the CCSG. Read our response in full here.
Our response to: Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement and code governance arrangements
We’ve outlined our key insights and recommendations for successfully implementing the SDS and code governance. Read our response in full here.
Our response to: Innovation in the retail energy market
We argue that most of Ofgem’s proposed routes to market have merit but caution against viewing them as a panacea. We also suggest an assessment of the impact on innovation of the default tariff cap, and call for more emphasis on engaging consumers on the path to Net Zero. Read our response in full here.
Our response to: Regulating TPIs in the retail energy market
We argue that the TPI Code of Practice introduced through the REC can support progress towards direct regulation of the sector or offer consumer protections on an interim basis while direct regulation is developed. While the CoP currently focuses on energy brokers and similar intermediaries, we suggest extending this approach to other non-traditional market participants, […]
Our response to: Ofgem’s Consumer Consent consultation: RECCo’s role in shaping the future of energy data sharing
We recently submitted our response to Ofgem’s consultation on a new digital solution enabling consumers to share their energy data with trusted third parties in return for tailored services. Key highlights of our response Over the past two years, we have engaged with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that the proposed consumer consent […]
Our response to: Review of Gas Transporter traditional metering licence conditions
We supported the extension of existing obligations as an interim measure but suggested that the additional 12 months would be insufficient given the current pace of smart meter installations and should instead be tied to a metric based on the number of installed smart meters/demand for legacy metering. Read our response in full here.
Our response to: DCC review: process for appointing successor Smart Meter Communication Licence holder
We support Ofgem having wider options for appointing a successor to the DCC if the early stages of the competitive process do not identify a suitable candidate. Ofgem’s quick decision confirms that “a competitive process should remain the preferable and default approach” but that “subject to new powers being granted, we will consider whether to […]
Our response to: DCC review phase 2: Governance & Centralised Registration Service
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the consultation, ‘DCC Review Phase 2: Governance and Centralised Registration Service.’ Our non-confidential response represents the views of the Retail Energy Code Company Ltd (RECCo). It is based on our role as operator of the Retail Energy Code (REC) and potential recipient of the Centralised Registration Service (CRS). […]