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Ministers have ‘lost appetite’ for social tariff

There is increasing concern within the energy sector that the government will abandon plans for a social energy tariff, with ministers believed to have blocked publication of a consultation on the subject. There are now fears the government will only go as far as expanding the Warm Home Discount despite mounting calls - including through Utility Week's Action on Bills campaign - for substantial targeted support.

1 year ago

Lord Deben to debate climate doomism at Utility Week Forum

1 year ago

Weekend press round-up: Decision to drop social energy tariff ‘betrays most vulnerable’

1 year ago

Saving money biggest driver for Brits switching to heat pumps

The potential to save money on their energy bills is the biggest driver for Brits looking to instal a heat pump, research by EDF has found. The report found that almost half of (49%) of Brits are looking at installing a heat pump in the future.

1 year ago

Lack of compensation for PPM ban ‘disappointing’

Energy UK has criticised Ofgem for not yet introducing a compensation mechanism for suppliers to recover debt accumulated from the ban on forced prepayment meter (PPM) installations. The trade association says that it is “disappointing that a process for suppliers to recover bad debt […] is yet to be put in place”, within its response to Ofgem’s consultation on involuntary PPM installs. Energy UK warns against proposals to broaden the scope of the ‘Do Not Install’ (DNI) category to include households including those aged over 85 or under five.

1 year ago

British Gas record profits are ‘sign of a broken energy system’

1 year ago

O’Shea backs Ofgem’s financial resilience plans as ‘very good start’

1 year ago

Suppliers can make a profit and offer lower prices

With energy retailers predicted to return to the black, Shakespeare Martineau solicitor and energy specialist Isaac Murdy argues that companies can turn a profit and offer customers better value. Writing for Utility Week, Murdy explains what recent measures introduced by Ofgem mean for suppliers and explains how they can navigate the market.

1 year ago