Gas retail

Conflicting data on effects of the price cap

BEIS has claimed "new data", published in 2018, shows £1 billion has been saved in 2019 as a result of the price cap. Research from Comparethemarket.com however found the price cap to be more of a "hindrance" rather than a help.

Ofgem provides key insights into energy sector

The regulator has published three infographics looking at various aspects of the energy sector. The graphics contain information such as how much has been paid by DNOs for failing to meet guaranteed standards, as well as how much money suppliers have paid in support of people who need it.

Robin Hood Energy CEO and FD suspended from roles

Gail Scholes and Robert Bain have both been suspended from their senior roles at Robin Hood Energy and are no longer listed as directors. The challenger energy supplier has announced three new senior appointments, including former Co-op Energy chief executive David Bird, and pushed back the publication of its accounts by three months.

On the Move: MOSL appoints non-executive director

Both MOSL and Together Energy have made recent announcements on senior appointments to their companies. Utility Week takes a closer look at who is going where.

One year of the energy price cap

The introduction of the energy price cap one year ago was a game-changing moment for the sector. But, 12 months on, what tangible differences in the sector can be attributed to the cap, and what does a Conservative majority government mean for its future direction?

Ofgem issues Pure Planet with further temporary directions on price cap

Pure Planet's previous directions were due to expire on 31 December. Under the terms of the direction Pure Planet will still be subject to the default price cap.

EDF Energy appoints new retail managing director

Philippe Commaret has been appointed as managing director of EDF Energy Customers. The incoming MD replaces Beatrice Bigois who becomes chief executive of EDF Trading.

Breeze Energy becomes ninth supplier of 2019 to fail

Challenger supplier Breeze Energy has become the ninth energy retailer to exit the market this year. Ofgem confirmed that Breeze, which had just under 18,000 domestic customers, entered the supplier of last resort (SoLR) process hours after Utility Week revealed the company was in double credit default with code administrators Elexon.

Breeze Energy enters credit default

Challenger energy supplier Breeze Energy has entered credit default. Breeze is subject to a provisional order from Ofgem after failing to make its RO payments.

Eon and Npower quit Energy UK

Energy UK has confirmed the two big six suppliers will leave the organisation in the new year. Eon has revealed it can no longer afford the membership fees.

Review of 2019: A year that made history

Switching on track to break 2018 record

Energy UK has released the latest switching figures for November. They already equal 2018's record-breaking 5.8 million total with one month to spare.

‘Opaque’ wholesale market propping up energy bills

Ofgem minded to allow Ovo claim for £13m in SoLR costs

Yu Group signs exclusive trading agreement with Smartest Energy