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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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Elexon: Code bodies no longer operate in a safe space

2 years ago

Fitch downgrades Thames Water holding company

2 years ago

Two-year energy efficiency delay could cost tenants £1bn

2 years ago

Elexon to remain in private industry ownership

2 years ago

OEP criticises Defra for missed review deadlines

2 years ago

South East to grow data sharing scheme

2 years ago

Pay to jump grid connection queue, campaign urges

2 years ago

‘Real opportunity’ for competitive PPM tariffs

2 years ago

Brookfield to acquire 20% stake in Octopus

2 years ago

Every day a greener day

2 years ago

Weekend press: Three suppliers force-fitted 70% of PPMs as bills rocketed

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, the government has revealed that British Gas, Scottish Power and OVO force-fitted seven in ten of all the prepayment meters installed using court warrants last year. Elsewhere, Ovo has launched a tariff that is cheaper than the government's cap on household bills.

2 years ago

Fivefold increase in grid consents required, NIC warns

The rate at which transmission projects are granted planning consent must increase fivefold in order to deliver the government’s 2035 target to decarbonise the electricity system, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has warned in its latest annual progress report.

2 years ago

Lucas roasts Shapps’ resistance to new homes solar

2 years ago

Commaret: Extending EBSS a ‘waste of money’

2 years ago

On the Move: Iain Conn, Pennon, So Energy

2 years ago

Spike in at-home dialysis care sparks energy bill concerns

2 years ago

UK Infrastructure Bank Bill becomes law

2 years ago

Top official hits back over UK energy investment famine fears

2 years ago

Shared PSR to go live at end of March

2 years ago

Ministers rule out low-carbon generation levy tax breaks

2 years ago

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