Join our Draft Forward Work Plan 2026–29 webinar: What’s changing and how to respond

RECCo’s Draft Forward Work Plan 2026–29 will be published on 15 January 2026, launching a 15-working-day consultation window. To support stakeholders during this window, we’re hosting a webinar designed to help you understand RECCo’s draft plan and to answer any questions that will support your response while the consultation is still open.

What to expect

RECCo’s leadership team will be hosting a webinar on 29 January 2026 to walk through:

  • What’s included in the Draft Forward Work Plan 2026–29 and why
  • How the plan aligns with Ofgem’s Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement
  • What the priorities mean in practice for REC Parties and wider industry stakeholders
  • An open Q&A to share your views and feedback as part of the consultation window

At a glance

  • Date: 29 January 2026
  • Time: 11.30–13.00 GMT
  • Location:Online (Microsoft Teams)
  • Attendees: Open to all REC Parties and industry stakeholders
  • Register: Book your place

Why it’s worth your time

The RECCo leadership team will guide you through the draft plan, key priorities, and underlying rationale, including how it reflects the direction of travel in the retail energy market and our ongoing preparations for operating as a licensed Code Manager.

This session is an opportunity to raise questions and seek clarification, so you’re clear on where to focus your attention and how your feedback will be used to shape the final plan.

What we’ll cover

We’ll break down what the plan covers, why it matters, and how to get involved in the consultation, including:

  • The headline priorities in this year’s plan
  • How the plan links to Ofgem’s Preliminary Strategic Direction Statement themes
  • Progress and what’s next across key deliverables, including Code Reform & Code Manager Licence, Digital Services & REC Portal 2.0, Consumer Consent & Tariff Interoperability, Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement, and Consumer-Led Flexibility
  • Indicative financial projections for the year ahead
  • How to engage during consultation, and what we’ll do with your feedback
Book your place

Please note that this webinar will be recorded and made available online. By participating, you consent to being recorded.

Key dates

  • 15 January 2026: Draft Forward Work Plan 2026-29 published
  • 15 January – 5 February 2026 (17.00 GMT): Consultation open (online form)
  • 29 January 2026 (11.30-13.00 GMT): Webinar

Questions before and after the event can be sent to: recco_strategy@retailenergycode.co.uk

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