Energy code timetable

Energy codes can be changed or updated, for example to remove specific requirements.

We approve or reject energy code modifications. The outcome and reason for each change is published in the list of energy code publications.

You can get further information on proposed changes to energy codes on the Code Administration Code of Practice website.

This page is updated at the end of each calendar month. 

Energy code proposed changes

Proposed changes to energy codes that we are reviewing and dates we aim to decide the outcome.

Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)

Elexon is the Code Administrator for the Balancing and Settlement Code.

Decisions pending

P512: Deferral of 2026 BSC Industry Panel Elections to Support Code Reform Transition
Decision date: 26 June 2026  

P441: Creation of Complex Site Classes
Decision date: 5 October 2026  

P508: Removal of References to Trans-European Replacement Reserve Exchange (TERRE) from the Balancing and Settlement Code
Decision date: to be announced 

Carbon Capture and Storage Network Code (CCS N Code)

The CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Network Code body manages the CCS N Code.

Decisions pending

There are no modifications to the CCS N Code with us for decision.

Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC)

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is the organisation responsible for the Connection and Use of System Code. 

Decisions pending

CMP330: Allowing new Transmission Connected parties to build Connection Assets greater than 2km in length
Decision date: to be announced

CMP374: Extending contestability for Transmission Connections
Decision date: to be announced

CMP375: Enduring Expansion Constant & Expansion Factor Review
Decision date: to be announced

CMP397: Consequential changes required to CUSC Exhibits B and D to reflect CMP316 (Co-Located Generation Sites)
Decision date: to be announced

CMP423: Ensuring non-BM Balancing Services providers pay for non-delivery imbalances at a price that reflects the real-time value of energy
Decision date: to be announced

Distribution Code (DCode)

The Energy Networks Association is the body responsible for the Distribution Code.

Decisions pending

There are no modifications to the Distribution Code with us for decision.

Distribution Connection and Use of System Code (DCUSA)

Electralink is the body responsible for the Distribution and Use of System Agreement. 

Decisions pending

DCP412: Discounts from TCR charges for 'peaky' final demand customers 
Decision date: 7 September 2026

Grid Code (GC)

NESO is the body responsible for the Grid Code.

Decisions pending

GC0164: Simplification of Operating Code No.2
Decision date: 26 June 2026

GC0139: Enhanced Planning Data Exchange to Facilitate Whole System Planning Decision date: 23 July 2026

GC0179: Removal of Balancing Code No.4 from the Grid Code
Decision date: to be announced

Independent Gas Transporters Uniform Network Code (IGT UNC)

The Independent Gas Transporters’ (IGT) Uniform Network Code (UNC) is the body responsible for the Independent Gas Transporters Uniform Network Code.

Decisions pending

There are no modifications to the Independent Gas Transporters Uniform Network Code with us for decision.

Retail Energy Code (REC)

The Retail Energy Code Company limited is the body responsible for the Retail Energy Code.

Decisions pending

RO267: Smart Meter Installation Surveys - Microbusiness requirements
Decision date: 19 June 2026

R0268: Consequential Cross-Code Change for BSC P441 - Complex Site Classes Creation
Decision date: 5 October 2026

Smart Energy Code (SEC)

The Smart Energy Code Company houses the Smart Energy Code Administrator and Secretariat. SECCo is the body responsible for the Smart Energy Code.

Decisions pending

There are no modifications to the SEC with us for decision.

Security and Quality of Supply Standard (SQSS)

NESO is the body responsible for the Security and Quality of Supply Standard. 

Decisions pending

There are no modifications to the SQSS with us for decision.

System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC)

NESO is the body responsible for the System Operator - Transmission Owner Code.

Decisions pending

CM078: STC change for CUSC Modification CMP328 - Connection Trigger Distribution Impact Assessment
Decision date: to be announced

Uniform Network Code (UNC)

The Joint Office of Gas Transporters is the body responsible for the Uniform Network Code. 

Decisions pending

UNC0907: Extension to current maintenance period
Decision date: 10 June 2026

UNC0894/A: Facilitating Biomethane entry into the GDN by exporting methane from the GDN into the NTS via Compression 
Decision date: 30 June 2026

UNC0903: The Introduction of a Single NTS Capacity Reference Price 
Decision date: 14 December 2026  

UNC0900: Amendment to the Gas Quality NTS Entry Specification at Biomethane System Entry Points 
Decision date: to be announced  

UNC0915: Debt Relief Scheme Payments (DRSP)s 
Decision date: to be announced