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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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Mass insulation could cut child asthma by two-thirds

2 years ago

Gas networks to quit ENA

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Centrica in ‘fire and rehire’ court battle

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Battery developers struggle to access government support

2 years ago

Calls for small business standing charge freeze

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Octopus makes first acquisition from £3bn wind fund

2 years ago

Warning locational pricing could ‘choke’ wind investment

2 years ago

Weekend press: Hydrogen will ‘not play a major role’ in home heating

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, energy minister Lord Callanan has suggested the government is going cold on hydrogen for home heating, while one city council is planning to ban gas hobs and boilers in new homes from 2025. Elsewhere, Labour has denied claims it could further water down its flagship green prosperity plan and the boss of Rolls-Royce is expected to urge the government to throw its full weight behind British nuclear technology developed by the engineering giant.

2 years ago