Company strategy

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.

Meeting high expectations

Smaller nuclear reactors may be the best option for developed nations

Small modular reactors (SMRs) may be a more economical way to deliver nuclear power in developed economies than large plants, according to a senior official at the International Energy Agency (IEA). However, in order for such projects to be a success, a lighter touch approach to regulation would have to be taken.

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.

ESO launches first ever tender for inertia

Business water retailer rankings revealed

Market operator MOSL has published the second of its league tables, showing how retailers and wholesalers performed over the past six months.

Exclusive Utility Week members’ review: Utility Week Congress 2019

Energy regulation needs ‘fundamental behaviour change’

A new report has said energy regulatory requirements are often “poorly focused, overcomplex and unduly burdensome” with disproportionate resource diverted towards demonstrating compliance rather than delivering improvements.

Administrators of failed energy firms ‘have caused consumers avoidable harm’

Ofgem has warned that it will take action if customers of defunct energy suppliers are not treated correctly once insolvency practitioners step in. In an open letter, the regulator set out specific areas of concern.

Northumbrian Water extends AI-based roadside asset mapping pilot

Northumbrian became the first utility in the summer to sign up to take part in trials with Ordnance Survey and Mobileye who have developed AI-based technology that allows utility companies to map the location of their roadside assets.

PR19 final determinations delayed because of election clash

Ofwat's final determinations on water company business plans for the next five years was due to take place the day before the general election but the regulator has said purdah protocols have now made this impossible.

EDF buys battery and EV charging startup Pivot Power

Don’t leave customers out in the cold with bad communications

Breeze Energy ordered to make late RO payment

Playing digital catch-up