Where we explore the processes and requirements for accessing REC Services as a non-REC Party
You start your application on the REC Portal. If you haven't already got one, you'll need to create a REC Portal User account.
The REC Portal is the digital home of all information relevant to the REC. Signing up is simple and free. Click the button below to register your account.
Sign up for your Portal account
The REC Portal hosts the online Entry Assessment form that you can use to apply for access to become a Non-Party REC Service User. Be sure to select that you are applying to be a Non-Party REC Service User, and indicate all REC Services you are requesting access to.
Entry Assessment form
Now we're ready to begin the entry assessment process that will result in you becoming a qualified Non-Party REC Service User.
We will be in touch to put a date in the diary for a meeting. This is where we will work with you to define your formal entry assessment plan and qualification criteria.
For more information about setting up a REC Portal account including handy tips and benefits, please click on the below button for our REC Portal user guide.
REC Portal user guide
Agree entry assessment plan
Once your Initial Application has been validated, you will be asked to sign and return an Access Agreement for each of the relevant REC Services. This will describe the terms under which you are permitted to use the service.
The Entry Assessment Process will be a series of stages agreed with your Lead Assessor which are designed to show you are able to meet the requirements of being a Non-Party REC Service User.
The Entry Assessment Information pack explains the different stages of the market entry assessment that you will need to satisfy to become a qualified Non-Party REC Service User.
Entry Assessment Information pack
My Application has been rejected - what now?
If the Code Manager is not satisfied with any aspect of your Initial Application, we'll get in touch with you to let you know why.
We may reject an application for a variety of reasons, including if you're applying on behalf of an organisation which already has access, information is inaccurate or incomplete, or access criteria have not been met.
Where we require further information from you to progress your application, you will have 20 working days to provide that information, or the application will lapse.
Prerequisites
Non-Party REC Service Users are not required to accede to the REC, but you will have gained REC Portal access, and have completed your application form for the service that you want to use.
ISDP Assessment
Applicants will be required to provide evidence around Information Security and Data Protection arrangements associated with REC provisions.
Responses provided by applicants will then be assessed by the Code Manager who will determine whether the applicant has adequately identified and looked to address ISDP risks that they will face following Qualification.
Further information on Information Security and Data Protection Assessment Guidance on how to complete the Information Security and Data Protection Questionnaire
Qualification as a Non-Party REC Service User
Once you have satisfied the requirements of Entry Assessment - congratulations! You will be a successfully qualified Non-Party REC Service User.
We'll let the right people know that your organisation has access to the service that you have become a qualified Non-Party REC Service User.