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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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Business tenancy turnover surge to spark more bad debts

Bad debts resulting from changes of business tenancies, some fraudulent, will increase following the scaling back of government support for non-domestic customers, Energy UK (EUK) has warned Ofgem. In its submission to the energy regulator’s recently closed call for input on the non-domestic gas and electricity market, the sector’s umbrella body raises concerns that changes of tenancy or occupier (COT) can be a "very significant cause of bad debt" for suppliers.

2 years ago

ESO completes first stability pathfinder  

2 years ago

Offshore wind champion moots scrapping CfD auctions

2 years ago

Wastewater treatment targets deemed undeliverable

Key government targets to improve wastewater treatment have been deemed largely undeliverable in a leaked document drawn up by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The document, obtained by Utility Week, was presented to ministers ahead of last week’s “Green Day” announcements.

2 years ago

Environment Agency staff to strike for four days

Staff at the Environment Agency (EA) are to strike for four days from next week after negotiations over pay and working conditions broke down. It comes as enforced pay rises had to be issued to some workers this week to avoid the EA being in breach of minimum wage laws that made £10.42 the minimum hourly rate from 1 April.

2 years ago

Ofgem further revises credit balance ringfencing proposals

2 years ago

Ofwat proposes change to PR24 returns

2 years ago

Underground asset map launches in three regions

2 years ago

Communications systems will be critical to net zero

2 years ago

Ofgem awards £6.1m to innovation projects

2 years ago

Fixing suppliers can’t hold up market reform, Glover warns

Investment in new generation cannot wait for the retail power sector to be reformed, RWE’s UK head Tom Glover has warned. Glover also warned that a "big bang" style review of the wholesale electricity market risks disrupting investment in the sector.

2 years ago

Regulators given greater powers to stamp out water pollution

2 years ago

Water companies propose £1.6bn accelerated spending

2 years ago

Anderson brands hydrogen home heating a fairy tale

2 years ago

Cadent scheme sees 1,400 kept on supply after disconnection

2 years ago

Scale of energy pledges raises workload concerns

Concerns have been raised about the amount of work that the government has pledged to do in relation to energy security and net zero. Following last week’s splurge of ‘Green Day’ announcements, industry figures have told Utility Week that they are sceptical that all the work promised will be carried out on time.

2 years ago

Weekend press: Unlimited fines for polluting water firms

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, the government is poised to reveal unlimited fines for polluting water companies. Elsewhere, SMEs are expected to struggle to survive due to the end of energy bill support and Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture projects.

2 years ago

Energy standing charges to hit record highs

2 years ago

Brearley urges suppliers to help SMEs facing bills ‘cliff edge’

2 years ago

Changing culture is key to retaining women in energy

2 years ago

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