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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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Government defends slow pace of wholesale market reform

The networks minister has defended the government’s slow progress on its Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (Rema) stressing that rushing through reforms would have a “negative impact” on the sector. The radical reforms of the wholesale market include proposals to decouple electricity prices from those of gas and introduce localised pricing.

2 years ago

Hydrogen blending is a ‘costly distraction’

2 years ago

Two firms fined for impersonating National Grid

Two energy firms have been hit with six figures fines for making unlawful marketing calls while falsely claiming to represent other organisations including National Grid and the government.  The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined the two companies a total of £250,000 for “bombarding” people and businesses on the UK’s “do not call” register with unlawful marketing calls.

2 years ago

Price floor introduced for energy profits levy

2 years ago

Unspent EBSS money should be used to end standard credit premium

2 years ago

Kwarteng: Generation levy should fund low carbon schemes

2 years ago

Suppliers face legal action over ‘hidden’ broker fees

2 years ago

Alternatives being drawn up to replace hydrogen levy

2 years ago

Retailers urged to make energy bills clearer

2 years ago

Networks could supplement suppliers’ smart meter rollout

2 years ago

Ex-Ofgem CEO fears abuse of regulator’s net zero mandate 

2 years ago

‘Lack of clarity’ on proposed role for Regional System Planners

2 years ago

Ofgem given net zero duty in government U-turn

2 years ago

Call for solar on non-prime land to be exempt from planning rules

2 years ago

Price cap profit increase will only stem retail losses

2 years ago

Combating grid connection delays with delivery partners

2 years ago

SSE to pay out almost £10m over excessive ESO payments

2 years ago

New Eon CEO among speakers unveiled for Utility Week Forum

2 years ago

Fixed tariffs mooted to kickstart geothermal sector

Offering fixed tariffs to geothermal power plants could help to kickstart the fledgling low carbon sector, a government commissioned report has concluded. The report concludes the right support could deliver 360 geothermal plants producing 15,000 GWh annually of heat and power per annum by 2050.

2 years ago

‘Clear case’ for energy suppliers to extend opening hours

2 years ago

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