Inside RECCo, Issue 23
Our latest newsletter is now live. Read it in full here. What’s in this issue? We welcome Elizabeth Lawlor as Interim CEO (Read more) Our first annual review is here! (Read more) Our progress so far on a TPI Code of Practice (Read more) How do we manage and deliver our programmes in a rapidly […]
How do we manage and deliver our programmes in a rapidly changing market?
We run essential programmes to improve our services and drive positive change in the retail energy market. This includes programmes to facilitate the move to a more intelligent energy system, simplify the metering codes of practice, reduce energy theft and improve energy switching. However, the energy market is experiencing rapid change, so we must approach […]
Learn about the changes being made to the Electricity Enquiry Service
Calling all Electricity Enquiry Service (EES) users! RECCo is hosting an online webinar on the 6th of July 2023 between 2-3.30 pm where you can find out what changes are being made to the Electricity Enquiry Service as part of the Market-Wide Half Hourly Settlement programme. Why should I join? Changes to the Electricity Enquiry Service […]
How are RECCo and Crimestoppers working together to reduce energy theft?
Since 2005, Crimestoppers has been hosting their annual ‘Rewarding Partnerships’ event to acknowledge the valuable contributions made by all partners to their charity through funding and raising awareness. This year, our CEO, Sid Cox, was invited as a guest speaker at the event. As a company, we take great pride in collaborating with Crimestoppers to […]
We’re introducing a Code of Practice to the TPI market
We met with non-domestic Brokers and Suppliers in a series of workshops on the 21st and 22nd of March to ask; “How can we more effectively govern non-domestic Brokers?” Participants at both events agreed that the TPI market needs greater governance and a code of practice should be introduced. As such, we will be starting […]
The new metering audit scheme and its impact on REC Parties
As of 1st April 2023, our new metering audit scheme is in place. This article gives an overview of the new scheme, information about the Scheme Auditors and where to access further information. What is the new scheme, and why has it been introduced? A new metering audit scheme has been introduced as part of […]
Join our 2023/24 budget webinar
On 01 March, we’ll be hosting our 2023/24 budget webinar! The webinar follows the publication of our Strategy & Forward Work Plan 2023-26 last month. If you missed that document and webinar, you can access this here. The consultation for the Forward Work Plan has now closed. What to expect In our budget webinar, you […]
Retail Energy Code Company publishes report estimating that energy theft costs consumers up to £1.4 billion yearly
The theft of gas and electricity is both dangerous and illegal. It usually involves tampering with pipes, wires or meters and can cause electrocution, fire or even explosions, potentially resulting in serious injuries and deaths yearly. Energy theft also increases the cost to gas and electricity consumers, adding up to £50 to every consumer’s energy […]