Gas retail

SMEs see energy costs as greater threat than Brexit

A poll of 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) found that although the majority felt their energy supplier was giving them a fair deal, there was concern about inflexible payment terms and “crippling rates”.

Eon strikes major PPA with RWE Renewables

Eon has completed a power purchase agreement with RWE Renewables which will see the big six supplier acquire 3TWh annually from more than 20 British wind farms. Eon chief executive Michael Lewis and RWE's Tom Glover give their views on the deal.

Winning in an increasingly dynamic market

Innovation has impacted a range of sectors, and energy is no exception; currently the sector is facing one of its biggest challenges yet as customers wake up from widespread inertia, spurred on by the evolution of price-­comparison/auto-switching services and changing consumer expectations.

Nabuh Energy makes partial RO payment

Nabuh Energy previously told Utility Week that its renewables obligation (RO) would be paid in full. It has already been issued with a provisional order by Ofgem after it missed the late payment deadline.

Over 40 suppliers missed RO deadlines in 18/19

Ofgem has revealed that 42 energy suppliers failed to meet their total renewables obligations (RO) deadline last year, resulting in a shortfall of £206 million.

Letts says SSE acquisition will help Ovo’s decarbonisation ambitions

Adrian Letts, retail chief executive of Ovo Energy, has spoken about the potential forthcoming acquisition of SSE's retail arm. Letts was speaking exclusively to Utility Week at Ovo's Notting Hill offices.

Shell Energy launches home emergency cover with AXA Partners

Shell Energy Retail says the partnership will broaden its offering. Shell is the second energy retailer to partner with AXA this year.

Ofgem confirms mutualisation will be triggered

Ofgem has announced that renewables obligation payments will be mutualised after suppliers missed the late payment deadline. It follows Utility Week's revelation that failed energy suppliers left behind an unpaid bill of £72 million for 2018/19.

CA urges next government to introduce ‘robust’ protections for energy consumers

The consumer charity has, among other things, called for more protections of customers of failing suppliers. It has further reiterated its calls for the regulation of the heat networks.

Failed suppliers left behind £72m unpaid RO bill

Breeze Energy ordered to make late RO payment

Playing digital catch-up

Nabuh promises to make RO payment next week

Sheffield-based supplier Nabuh Energy has insisted it will pay the almost £900,000 it owes in Renewables Obligation by next Friday, after Ofgem issued it with a provisional order. Here the company sets out why it was unable to meet the regulator's deadline.

Customers need to know that data sharing is a win-win

Nabuh Energy slapped with provisional order over unpaid RO

The challenger energy brand previously gave assurances to Ofgem it would pay by the late payment deadline. It owes almost £900,000 in missed payments.