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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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2045 floating wind target ‘not sensible’

The government has rejected pressure from MPs to set longer term targets for deploying floating offshore wind farms, saying that to do so would not be sensible. It follows calls from the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee for the UK government to set a target for offshore wind deployment by 2045.

2 years ago

Unpacking the latest price cap announcements

2 years ago

Credit Assessment Price falls below £100

2 years ago

Pettigrew sets out vision of ‘connection hubs’

2 years ago

Charity boss says EBSS vouchers don’t work

2 years ago

Government mulls curb on failed suppliers selling hedges

2 years ago

Targeted support urgently needed following price cap update

2 years ago

Tackle the causes of staff burnout, not just the symptoms

2 years ago

Reform for Resilience

2 years ago

Portsmouth Water in talks to licence Kraken

2 years ago

Welsh Water added to leakage probe

2 years ago

Octopus revives Tracker tariff based on wholesale prices

Octopus Energy has relaunched its Tracker tariff which allows consumers to follow wholesale prices and tailor their usage accordingly. The smart tariff is based on daily wholesale market rates, which means the price for energy can change each day. Octopus claims this can save consumers money by shifting large amounts of their energy use to avoid expensive peaks.

2 years ago

Power prices and burst pipes dent United Utilities’ profits

2 years ago

Eon announces new CEO

2 years ago

Plummeting wholesale costs see price cap fall by £1,200  

2 years ago

Lightsource BP launches AI home energy assistant

2 years ago

Ofgem launches two investigations over one complaint  

2 years ago

Defra minister: Water renationalisation ‘a soundbite, not a solution’

2 years ago

Garfield calls for broader debate on pollution blame game

2 years ago

Drop in smart installs does not mean lack of demand

2 years ago

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