Gas retail

Octopus calls out hydrogen champion’s ‘misleading’ claims

A coalition of 20 organisations including Octopus Energy, E3G and the UK Green Building Council have called on the government to reject recommendations made by hydrogen champion Jane Toogood. The coalition has labelled Toogood’s report on hydrogen and heat electrification as “misleading” and warns that accepting her recommendations risks driving up consumer bills and could undermine the government’s targets on heat pumps.

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Ofgem further revises credit balance ringfencing proposals

Weekend press: Unlimited fines for polluting water firms

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, the government is poised to reveal unlimited fines for polluting water companies. Elsewhere, SMEs are expected to struggle to survive due to the end of energy bill support and Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture projects.

Energy standing charges to hit record highs

High Court throws out rival bidders legal challenge over Bulb sale

‘Real opportunity’ for competitive PPM tariffs

Brookfield to acquire 20% stake in Octopus

Weekend press: Three suppliers force-fitted 70% of PPMs as bills rocketed

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, the government has revealed that British Gas, Scottish Power and OVO force-fitted seven in ten of all the prepayment meters installed using court warrants last year. Elsewhere, Ovo has launched a tariff that is cheaper than the government's cap on household bills.

How digital payments can transform billing and collections for utilities

Commaret: Extending EBSS a ‘waste of money’

Shared PSR to go live at end of March

Energy retailers urged not to return to ‘fight for lowest tariff’

Energy retailers must not return to a “fight for the lowest tariff” when pricing competition returns, according to So Energy executive director Charlie Davies. Davies urged the market to learn from previous mistakes to ensure that they are generating enough money to reinvest in research and development.

Investec forecasts sub-£2,000 price cap

Switching showing ‘early signs of a recovery’