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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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Unspent boiler upgrade money will be lost, minister admits

The energy minister has admitted that underspends on the £150 million budget this year for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will be lost and cannot be carried over. The latest figures from Ofgem show the total value of BUS vouchers issued by the end of January was just under £50 million - with only two months remaining for the first phase of the initiative. 

3 years ago

How smart are Britain’s energy tariffs?

3 years ago

Capacity Market secures record year-ahead power

3 years ago

Centrica posts £3.3bn profit

3 years ago

On the Move: National Grid, Northumbrian, Scottish Power

3 years ago

‘Concerning’ lack of Londoners redeeming old-style PPM discounts

3 years ago

Water company performance sparks C-Mex overhaul

3 years ago

Ofgem chief warns PPM ban could increase energy bills

3 years ago

Exorcising the ghosts of BEIS

3 years ago

‘Unethical’ to let PPM customers rack up debt

3 years ago

Investors’ faith in Ofwat’s independence slides

3 years ago

New generation licence condition to stop ‘excessive’ balancing profits

3 years ago

‘Energy suppliers need to stop hiding behind call centres’

3 years ago

‘Student loan’ scheme could boost investment case for EVs

3 years ago

Switching hits ‘new normal’ after 73% decline in 2022

3 years ago

Weekend press: Ofgem boss should resign over prepayment meter scandal

In our latest roundup of national press stories from the weekend, Gordon Brown calls for Jonathan Brearley's resignation over the prepayment meter scandal; John Armitt warns that renewables are insufficient to rely on for energy security; Jeremy Hunt rules out ongoing energy bills support; and Therese Coffey U-turns on £250 million pollution fines

3 years ago

UKPN: It’s not about power, it’s about impact

3 years ago

New categories added for 2023 Water Industry Awards

3 years ago

NIC to review National Policy Statements for Treasury

3 years ago

Ofgem told to set up PPM customer reporting channel

3 years ago

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