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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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Coventry to be UK’s second Energy Superhub

3 years ago

Local wholesale pricing is ‘big risk’ for investment

3 years ago

Settling up during an energy crisis

3 years ago

New net zero index shows lack of confidence in climate targets

3 years ago

On the Move: Bevan to leave EA

James Bevan will step down from his role as chief executive of the Environment Agency with effect from March next year after seven years in the role. Working closely with the next head of the EA will be Trudy Harrison, recently confirmed as water minister at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under Terese Coffey. Elsewhere Severn Trent has strengthened its board.

3 years ago

OEP mulls enforcement action against Defra

3 years ago

Sunak’s COP-out conundrum

3 years ago

Government ‘can’t afford further delay’ on insulation

3 years ago

Supplier ordered to pay £530k in RO payments  

3 years ago

Retained EU Law Bill a ‘sword of Damocles’ for water

3 years ago

No room for complacency despite falling gas prices

3 years ago

Charities’ concern as £25m in energy support yet to be redeemed

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Windfall tax on energy firms may hit 30% and run to 2028

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, the government is said to be mulling plans to extend the energy windfall tax and expand its scope to include low-carbon generators. A Whitehall source has also said electric vehicle owners could be hit with road tax bills in less than three years. Meanwhile, Elexon has significantly cut the size of the deposits it requires suppliers to offer for power plants when they order electricity in advance.

3 years ago

Octopus takes on Bulb’s 1.5m customers

3 years ago

Switching sees dip following summer uplift

3 years ago

Manufacturing problems see ITM Power shares plummet

Shares in electrolyser company ITM Power have plummeted in value after the company warned in a trading update that problems with the production of its latest stack would leave a dent in its earnings. Utility Week discussed the issues with the company's chief technology officer Dr Simon Bourne.  

3 years ago

Government taking ‘lax approach’ to climate impacts on infrastructure

3 years ago

Proposals sought for hydrogen town pilots

3 years ago

Centrica reopens Rough gas storage facility

3 years ago

Thames Tideway granted six-month licence extension

3 years ago

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