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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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CCC urges climate resilience mandate for regulators

3 years ago

Brearley rejects industry bid to shift blame over PPMs

3 years ago

Commercial model for rapid EV chargers is ‘struggling’

3 years ago

National Grid completes gas arm sale

3 years ago

PCC and phosphorus targets set out

3 years ago

Financial fears paralysing councils on heat network zoning

3 years ago

Retailers frustrated with Shapps’ failure to engage

3 years ago

Coffey has dealt ‘body blow to social tariffs’

3 years ago

Record January for National Grid interconnectors

3 years ago

Utilities sectors leading the way in supporting vulnerable customers

3 years ago

Smart PPM disconnections up one third following price cap hike

The number of smart pre-payment meter automatically disconnected by their supplier shot up by a nearly a third between the first and third quarters of last year, the energy minister has admitted.

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Octopus Energy calls rivals ‘desperate’ in bitter court clash

In our latest weekend press round-up, Octopus Energy trades blows with its rivals over its deal to buy Bulb’s customers, while experts raise concerns about the UK’s continued dependence on overseas power supplies. In the water sector, it is revealed that both Thames and Severn Trent Water still use dowsing to detect leaks.

3 years ago

Has energy retail become uninvestible?

3 years ago

Task force needed to accelerate social tariff design

3 years ago

What role can ChatGPT play in net zero?

3 years ago

Minister admits bills support will be delayed

3 years ago

UK has ‘gone to the pub’ on net zero

3 years ago

Opening up domestic water market not on Coffey’s agenda

3 years ago

Grid connection waits of ’15 years’ normal in many areas

3 years ago

Questions raised over Ofgem’s legal powers to ban forced PPM installs  

3 years ago

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