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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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Collapsed Britishvolt bought by Australian firm

UK battery developer Britishvolt has been acquired by Australian startup Recharge Industries. The sale revives plans to build a £3.8 billion gigafactory in Cambois, Northumberland. If built it will be the UK’s first gigafactory.

3 years ago

Energy price cap to fall by £1,000

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Hunt under pressure to cancel energy bills support cut

In our latest review of sector coverage across national media, there are renewed calls for the Chancellor to maintain the Energy Price Guarantee at its current level. Meanwhile, big wind farm developers have warned their UK projects could be at risk without tax breaks and the boss of Thames Water has said she is “heartbroken” by the impact of sewage spills.

3 years ago

Calls for levy exemptions to be extended to domestic bills

The government has been urged to extend the policy costs exemptions proposed for energy-intensive businesses to bring domestic bills down. It comes after the recently-formed Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced new measures to drastically reduce energy costs for 300 heavy industry firms. Committee on Fuel Poverty chair Caroline Flint was among those giving their reaction to Utility Week, saying support for industry cannot be at the expense of households.

3 years ago

Octopus to accuse Bulb rivals of rewriting history

3 years ago

Government downgrading power market break-up plan

Government officials have indicated that proposals to localise electricity pricing are being downgraded in the wider reform of the power market, Utility Week has learned. It is one of a number of more “radical options” on Local Marginal Pricing (LMP) which has been given a lower priority.

3 years ago

Distributed energy: Press accelerate to win the smart energy race

3 years ago

Proposal to reduce gas costs for PPM customers

3 years ago

Underperforming BSC parties to be named and shamed

3 years ago

Government accuses suppliers of lying about forced PPM installs

3 years ago

£900 annual bill discounts mooted for poorer households

A £900 annual discount is one of two main options for a long-term regime to protect low income households from spiralling energy costs, a major new report is due to conclude. The other option due to be outlined in the report is a discount on unit rates.

3 years ago

Anglian gets green light for next step of water transfer

3 years ago

Coffey told to ‘stop passing the buck’ on pollution

3 years ago

Planning reforms to fast track water and energy schemes

Delivering nationally significant energy, water and wastewater infrastructure projects will be accelerated under planning reforms unveiled by the government. Reforms cover changes to the development consent order (DCO) application process, environmental assessments and updating National Policy Statements.

3 years ago

There may be trouble ahead

3 years ago

Reflecting on water successes

As entries come flooding in for the 2023 Water Industry Awards, we reflect on some of the 2022 winners and the projects that caught the judges' attention.

3 years ago

Drax to end gas retail business

3 years ago

Policy costs to be stripped from heavy industry energy bills

3 years ago

How utilities can connect with consumers through payments

3 years ago

Energy UK ‘has no relationship’ with Shapps

3 years ago

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