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Ofwat sets ‘very problematic’ revised PR24 schedule

Ofwat sets ‘very problematic’ revised PR24 schedule

Ofwat may not make its final rulings on water companies' £100 billion business plans until the end of January 2025, just two months before the next asset management period begins. Senior water company figures told Utility Week that the revised timetable is "very problematic" and "borderline ridiculous".

1 year ago

ESO may ‘snatch defeat from the jaws of victory’ over DFS penalty proposals

1 year ago

Labour promises ‘much tougher’ regulation of energy market

1 year ago

Ofgem to extend bad debt support provision in price cap

1 year ago

Let’s be pragmatic – not dogmatic – about the future of gas

1 year ago

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Ombudsman launches energy brokers dispute scheme

3 years ago

Government moves to ease onshore wind planning ban

3 years ago

Octopus wins Utility of the Year 2022

3 years ago

Energy rebate prompts increase in fuel charity donations

3 years ago

Ofwat warns companies against falling behind on investment

3 years ago

The material component of the energy transition

3 years ago

Shapps ‘deeply’ concerned PPM customers not receiving discounts

3 years ago

So Energy calls off search for additional funding

3 years ago

Centrica to launch disability mentoring scheme

3 years ago

National Grid gas arm sale to complete next month

3 years ago

Southern sets out £98m hardship support

3 years ago

Weekend press: Cutting energy prices will take years

Our latest round up of national coverage of the utility sectors this weekend includes a warning that high energy prices are set to remain; delays are expected on a project linking solar generation in northern Africa to the UK; and Octopus' acquisition of Bulb is likened to the Lloyds-HBOS deal in 2008.

3 years ago

Ease planning rules for ageing onshore wind, industry urges

3 years ago

Retail CEO: What is the point of Smart Energy GB?

3 years ago

Penrose: Ofgem is too soft on monopolies

Ex-Rishi Sunak regulation adviser John Penrose MP has accused utility watchdogs of giving an “overly-easy ride” to the monopolies they police. He called for economic regulators to ensure that monopoly utility businesses make a "bit less money on average" than other companies in exchange for "ultra-stable profits".

3 years ago

Octopus acquires solar developer

3 years ago

Energy support changes to prompt 87% increase in fuel poverty

3 years ago

Utilita boss: Why does Ofgem think we’re the bad guys?

3 years ago

‘No nasty surprises’ in ED2 final determinations

3 years ago

UKPN launches largest flexibility tender

3 years ago

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