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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".

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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No Easter Eggs in Spring Budget

2 years ago

New website offers one-stop-shop for PSR services

2 years ago

Heat pump stats alleviate cold weather performance fears

2 years ago

National Grid pilots drones to inspect transmission network

2 years ago

Risk renewables developers may shun CfD auction

Increasing capital costs associated with renewable energy projects risks making some schemes financially unviable. The warning comes following the announcement that the government has set a budget of £205 million for the first annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round.

2 years ago

CfD budget ‘sends the wrong investment signals’

2 years ago

So Energy founder: Consumers face a second winter of crisis

2 years ago

Shapps: Very strong case for blending hydrogen and gas

2 years ago

Business retailer fined for deliberate overcharging

United Gas & Power (UGP) has been hit with a £2.1 million financial penalty for multiple breaches of its licence conditions. A two-year investigation by Ofgem concluded that UGP deliberately overcharged customers, did not return credit balances owed to former customers and repeatedly failed to properly communicate at time of contract renewal.

2 years ago

Eon boss ‘frustrated’ by lack of funding to reduce energy demand

2 years ago

Ofgem investigating potential breaches of EBRS

2 years ago

Hunt tasks Ofgem with ending PPM premium

As part of his Budget announcement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed that he has asked Ofgem to draw up regulatory options for permanently ending the standing charge premium paid by prepayment meter customers. Other Budget announcements included the launch of the government’s Great British Nuclear agency and £20bn in funding for CCUS projects.

2 years ago

EDF and Drax rule out using back-up coal plants next winter

2 years ago

Treasury confirms EPG freeze

2 years ago

Brearley: Forced PPM ban to extend beyond this month

Ofgem’s moratorium on forced pre-payment meter installations will not end later this month, the regulator's chief executive Jonathan Brearley has revealed. Suppliers will also face fines if they do not improve the way that they identify vulnerable customers.

3 years ago

O’Shea defends Centrica’s forced PPM procedures

3 years ago

CCUS capacity threshold to be scrapped for new plants

3 years ago

Regional planning role could overwhelm FSO

3 years ago

Soaring energy costs lead business customers to PPMs

3 years ago

What impact could the REUL Bill have on the energy sector?

The REUL Bill has the potential to significantly impact the energy sector affecting investment and business planning. Osborne Clarke partner Simon Hobday and senior associate Griffin O’Rourke explore the intricacies of the bill and the work needed to do before it is passed.

3 years ago