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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".

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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Mass insulation could cut child asthma by two-thirds

12 months ago

Gas networks to quit ENA

12 months ago

Centrica in ‘fire and rehire’ court battle

12 months ago

Battery developers struggle to access government support

12 months ago

Calls for small business standing charge freeze

12 months ago

Octopus makes first acquisition from £3bn wind fund

12 months ago

Warning locational pricing could ‘choke’ wind investment

12 months 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.

12 months ago