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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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Weekend press round-up: Sunak faces growing pressure over onshore wind

In our latest round-up of the weekend news, prime minister Rishi Sunak faces growing pressure to relax planning restrictions on onshore wind farms in England; Rolls-Royce is reported to be in talks with Ineos to build a mini-nuclear plant to power its chemical refinery in Grangemouth; and the Environment Agency is accused of failing to punish farmers that are polluting rivers.

3 years ago

SSE sells 25% transmission stake for almost £1.5bn

3 years ago

Windfall tax blows chill wind through renewables sector

3 years ago

Ofgem rows back on ring-fencing credit balances

3 years ago

OEP warns against ‘rushed’ environmental law-making

3 years ago

Government ‘under-estimating’ nuclear bills hit, academic warns

3 years ago

Smart meter rollout hits 30m milestone

3 years ago

Ofgem increases price cap by £730

3 years ago

Lewis: Extra energy efficiency cash is too late

3 years ago

UU warns of hefty investment needs to end use of CSOs

3 years ago

Energy Bill Relief Scheme should not end with ‘cliff edge’

3 years ago

Ex-Cabinet minister launches bid to relax onshore wind planning

3 years ago

Energy minister: Upgrading power grid is my top priority

3 years ago

RPC and Eelpower form joint venture to build 1GW of batteries

3 years ago

Severn Trent records first WaterPlus profits

3 years ago

Suppliers hit back over ‘incomplete’ Ofgem review

3 years ago

Retailers ordered to improve treatment of vulnerable customers

3 years ago

EA wastewater probe finds ‘widespread and serious’ non-compliance

3 years ago

Brearley: We cannot rely on switching to drive improvements

3 years ago

Ofgem approves arrangements for H100 Fife hydrogen trial

3 years ago

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