Electricity retail

Record wind generation results in ‘highest negative pricing’

The consumers were all on Octopus Energy Agile time of use tariffs. Meanwhile National Grid ESO said it was “excited” to see the example of a smart electricity system in action.

Weekend press round-up: Long Bailey says utility bosses must listen

This weekend Labour's business secretary admitted energy firms will be unhappy with Labour's renationalisation plans, but said they'll understand. Meanwhile, large energy suppliers have topped the best-buy lists as smaller rivals struggle and Drax has set out its long-term strategy.

Smartest Energy buys business supplier Dual Energy

UW Manifesto: The question of consumer vulnerability

As part of our Election 2019 manifesto, we are calling for more collaboration from industry and more action from government to address the issue of vulnerability. In some areas of the industry the current arrangements are simply not serving those in need of the most support. From a pan-utilities supplier to better signposting on switching websites, Adam John discusses the key issues and how the next government may tackle this all-important issue.

Suppliers leave market owing £100m in RO payments

Ofgem has confirmed the outstanding amount of Renewable Obligations payments, meaning mutualisation will be triggered for the second time in as many years. The regulator has named the suppliers which still owed money as of the late payment deadline.

Ofgem minded to allow Shell Energy to recoup £354,000 in SoLR costs

First Utility, which later rebranded to Shell Energy, took on the customers of Usio Energy in October 2018. Ofgem is now consulting on its decision to allow the company to recoup £354,000 in costs.

Utilities need to see the big picture

Senior appointments made to Npower board

A new COO and CFO join the board at Npower. The appointments come following the announcement from Innogy that Npower is to be restructured.

Survey finds falling awareness of price cap

McDonnell takes aim at ‘fat cats’ threatening legal action over nationalisation

An industry divided

The price cap in energy has been cited as a major factor in the troubles engulfing Npower, which is set to cut up to 4,500 jobs as it merges with Eon. Utility Week print editor Suzanne Heneghan discusses the impact of the cap as it approaches its first anniversary.

UW Manifesto: Reviewing the energy price cap

Ofgem launches process to create Retail Energy Code

SMETS2 smart meter installations surpass 3 million milestone

Weekend press round-up: Thames narrows search for Robertson’s replacement

Thames Water narrows its search for Steve Robertson’s replacement, Ofgem slashes network revenues and cyber attacks target the UK’s nuclear industry – all in the latest round-up of the weekend papers.