The Retail Energy Code governs retail energy market operations in Great Britain, setting rules for suppliers, meter operators, and data exchange.
The Retail Energy Code (REC) is the industry code that governs retail energy market activities in Great Britain. It replaced multiple legacy codes to create a unified framework for market operations.
The REC covers:
Organisations must be REC-accredited to:
| Role | Activities |
|---|---|
| MEM (Metering Equipment Manager) | Own and maintain meters |
| EMO (Electrical Metering Operative) | Physical metering work |
| SIP (Safe Isolation Provider) | De-energisation without supplier |
To become a SIP, organisations must:
The REC Portal provides:
The REC is governed by:
Meter Operators are appointed by electricity suppliers to manage metering equipment including installation, maintenance, and data collection.
Electricity Metering Operative accreditation allows organisations to install, replace, repair, and maintain electricity metering equipment under the REC.
Safe Isolation Provider accreditation enables Metering Equipment Managers to legally de-energise and re-energise electricity supplies without DNO appointments.
Electralink operates the Data Transfer Service (DTS) for the UK electricity industry, enabling secure data exchange between suppliers, distributors, and other market participants.