The Retail Energy Code Manager is hosting a series of podcasts to help people understand how they will be affected by a new Retail Energy Code. In each episode, you’ll hear from experts from the Code Manager team who will take you through the latest updates and will be answering your questions. More information can be found on the REC company website or on Linkedin.

Retail Energy Code

The Retail Energy Code Manager

12 February 2025

Information Request for I0196

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In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Lydia Bentley as they explore how I0196 (Review of the Metering Asset Data Transferred from MAMs to the CDSP) is progressing through the REC Change Process, and how REC Parties can engage with the Code Manager as part of a collaborative solution development a…

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22 January 2025
REC Sandbox and Derogation

In this episode Paul Rocke is joined by Eve Marriner as they dive into the REC Sandbox and Derogation processes. You can also have a look at the Sandbox and Der…

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30 October 2024
November 2024 REC Release

In this episode Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law, detailing the changes about to be implemented in the November 2024 REC Release on 08 November 2024.

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2 October 2024
Updates on Key Performance Assurance Framework

In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Vaishnavi Sharma as they explore the REC Performance Assurance Framework, and some of its key documents that have recen…

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21 August 2024
August 2024 Extraordinary REC Release

In this episode, Paul Rocke explores the Change Proposals about to be implemented into the next Code Release on 23 August 2024. If you have any questions on th…

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31 July 2024
Annual Rating

In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Amy Crowe-Lamont as they explore the Annual rating activities that are to take place in the coming months.

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26 June 2024
June 2024 REC Release

In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law as they discuss the changes about to be implemented in the June 2024 REC Release on 28 June 2024.

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11 April 2024
April 2024 Extraordinary REC Release

In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law as they discuss the changes about to be implemented in the April 2024 Extraordinary Release on 12 April 2024.

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27 March 2024
Introduction to the REC Webinar

In this episode Paul Rocke is joined by Amelia Bray as they discuss the upcoming Introduction to the REC Webinar taking place on 25 April 2024. To view the full…

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28 February 2024
Energy Theft Detection Incentive Scheme

In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Nirav Vyas as they talk about the Energy Theft Detection Incentive Scheme (TDIS) as we approach the latest key mileston…

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14 February 2024
February 2024 REC Release

In this podcast Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law as they explore the Change Proposals about to be implemented in the REC Release scheduled for 23 February 2024…

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24 January 2024
Updates on Key Change Proposals

In this episode Paul Rocke is joined by Sam Briggs, Caroline Freimuller and Harriet Truss to provide an overview of all the Change Proposals that the REC Change…

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10 January 2024
ECOES Suggestion Box

Paul Rocke is joined by Sarah Mower from C&C Group, the service provider of the Electricity Enquiries Service. In this podcast, they discuss the ECOES Sugge…

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20 December 2023
REC Portal UX Project Overview

In this episode, Paul Rocke is joined by Cassie Robinson as they give an overview of the recently launched project to review the User Experience across the REC…

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6 December 2023
December 2023 Extraordinary REC Release

In this podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law as they explore the Change Proposals to be implemented in the extraordinary REC Release scheduled for 06 Dece…

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16 November 2023
Introducing ERIN

In this podcast Paul Rocke is joined by Roz Timperley as they discuss ERIN: the newest addition to the REC Digital Navigator.

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9 November 2023
Deep Dive Into REC Change Improvements

In this podcast, Sam Briggs and Holly Law delve deeper into the improvements the REC Code Manager is looking to introduce to the Change process that were presen…

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1 November 2023
November 2023 REC Release

In this podcast Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law as they discuss the Change Proposals about to be implemented in the REC Release scheduled for 03 November 2023…

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18 October 2023
Introduction to REC Change Improvements

In this podcast Paul Rocke is joined by Holly Law as they discuss the work being undertaken by the Code Manager to improve the REC's Change process.

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20 September 2023
The Role of REC Committees

In this podcast, Paul Rocke discusses REC Committees following the appointment of new members in September 2023.

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6 September 2023
Podcast Relaunch and Communications Refresh

In this podcast, Paul Rocke discusses plans to refresh REC Communications as the Code marks its second anniversary.

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31 May 2023
June 2023 REC Release

In this month's podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Steve Brennan, the new REC release manager to provide an overview of the June 2023 REC Release.

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29 March 2023
The new Metering Audit Scheme

Summary: In this month’s podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by David Haddock from Wilcock Consultants to discuss the Metering Audit Scheme and the impacts on Meter…

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2 March 2023
The Codes Roadmap

In this latest podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Beth Brown from our Technical Services team to discuss what the Codes Roadmap is and the changes that stakeho…

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25 January 2023
The REC and the role of the Consumer

In this latest podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Sue Jackson, our Consumer advocate to discuss how the consumer is put at the heart of what we do and how the new…

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30 November 2022
REC Performance Assurance Overview

In this latest podcast, Anton Moden joins us to discuss all things Performance Assurance and provides an update on the Performance Assurance service.

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19 October 2022
REC Digital Navigator

Paul Rocke is joined by Jaypee Ambon to discuss the new REC Digital Navigator which is being launched on 24 October to REC Parties.

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28 September 2022
Meet Shane Denny, Our Newest OAM

In this latest podcast, Paul Rocke meets with the REC Operational Account Managers who provide an update on latest activities, and an introduction to latest OAM…

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31 August 2022
Celebrating 1 year since REC Go-Live

Paul Rocke is joined by Amelia Bray to provide an overview of one year of the REC and to discuss some of the highlights from the past year.

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27 July 2022
REC V3 Overview

Paul Rocke is joined by Amelia Bray to provide an overview of the changes that have just been implemented into the REC, in the release known as REC version 3…

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29 June 2022
REC Metering Audits Overview

Paul Rocke is joined by David Haddock (Wilcock Consulting) and Kunal Sharma (Gemserv) to explore the scope and timings of this year’s REC metering audits.

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26 May 2022
Establishing the Operational Metering Forums

From June 2022, the REC Code Manager is establishing Operational Metering Forums to enable the open discussion of operational issues and best practice. In this…

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28 April 2022
Market Stabilisation Charge

Paul Rocke is joined by RECCo’s Andrew Grace, who provides an overview of the principles and the impacts of the newly implemented Market Stabilisation Charge a…

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30 March 2022
REC Performance Assurance

In this month's podcast, Paul Rocke is joined by Rebecca Mottram to discuss the key Performance Assurance processes and engagement activities that are plann…

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28 February 2022
REC News and Events Podcast

In this month's podcast, Paul Rocke and Sarah Gratte reflect upon some of the topical activities and milestones in the Code Manager service. Includes reflection…

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26 January 2022
REC January 2022 Release

In this month's podcast, we provide an overview of the January 2022 REC release including the two Change Proposals to be implemented on 31 January 2022.

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28 October 2021
REC November 2021 Release

In this month's podcast, we provide an overview of the first REC release including the three Change Proposals to be implemented on 04 November 2021.

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30 September 2021
REC Change Process

In this podcast, we provide a detailed overview of the REC Change Process.

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30 September 2021
Introduction to the Retail Energy Code

In this podcast, we provide an overview of the Retail Energy Code and all the REC services.

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27 August 2021
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In this week's episode, Eve Marriner, Shelley Rouse, Glenn Sheern and Paul Witton-Dauris from the operational account management team join Sarah Mower to summ…

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REC Manager: Postbag 2# edition

In this week's episode we hear from REC Manager podcast regulars, Glenn Sheern and Paul Witton-Dauris and welcome Max O’Connor. We’ll be answering some of th…

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23 July 2021
REC Manager: Change Management

In this week’s episode, we hear from Colette Baldwin who will explain more about how Change Management will operate under the REC.

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16 July 2021
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9 July 2021
REC Manager: Market Entry, In-Flight Market Entry and Annual Maintenance

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2 July 2021
REC Manager: REC '101'

‘In this week’s podcast from the REC Manager, we’ll dive into the Retail Energy Code itself and some of the differences stakeholders will see. Helen Fosberry an…

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25 June 2021
REC Manager: Introduction to Energy Market Architecture Repository (EMAR)

In this week's episode, we are delighted to be joined by Roz Timperley who is one of our code subject matter experts as we build and develop EMAR for Go-Live in…

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18 June 2021
REC Manager: Postbag Edition June 18, 2021

In this week's episode, we hear from some of the Operational Account Managers who have selected a few of the questions we’ve had in recently from stakeholders…

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