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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".

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

Labour promises ‘much tougher’ regulation of energy market

5 months ago

Ofgem to extend bad debt support provision in price cap

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

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Chris Stark resigns from Climate Change Committee

10 months ago

Planning rules to be relaxed for small nuclear reactors

10 months ago

Regulators could take a year to pass SES acquisition

10 months ago

Decision on Equinor windfarms extension delayed

10 months ago

Ofgem’s soaring energy bill highlights wider issue

10 months ago

Charity ‘forced to take action’ over government’s support failings

10 months ago

Pennon buys SES Water

10 months ago

Analysts cut power price forecast for 2024

10 months ago

Government backs cap & floor support for long duration storage

10 months ago

EDF mulls life extensions for four nuclear plants

10 months ago

Warnings against deferring water efficiency targets

10 months ago

Solar developers back planning reforms for historic homes

10 months ago

Ofgem slammed for allowing forced PPM installs before publishing review

10 months ago

Ofgem: Capacity Market objectives remain appropriate 10 years on

10 months ago

Into the unknown: AMP8 challenges, smart metering and Portsmouth’s Kraken adoption

10 months ago

Weekend press: Energy firms can force-fit prepayment meters again

In the roundup of sector stories from the national presses this weekend is news that Ofgem has granted three energy providers permission to begin forced installations of prepayment meters; the nation's climate policy led a senior Tory to quit; and the spotlight remains firmly on Thames Water as its new boss joins

10 months ago

PPM self-disconnections rise by 650% since crisis began

11 months ago

Thames Water shareholder backs firm despite devaluation

11 months ago

Utilities workforce retiring early due to pressure of upskilling

11 months ago

Thames Water shareholder slashes £600m off value of stake

11 months ago

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