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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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UU rolls out AI sewer inspectors

3 years ago

BEIS and Ofgem aim to ‘kickstart’ smart charging market

3 years ago

British Gas launches lowest price pledge for heat pumps

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Suppliers stop clawing back debts via PPMs

In our latest round-up of the weekend press, suppliers stop clawing back debts from customers on prepayment meters, an energy boss warns high energy bills are here to stay and Anglian Water is fined £500,000 after sewage discharges led to the death of thousands of fish.

3 years ago

Skidmore: EPC ‘does not work for net zero’

3 years ago

Skidmore urges faster pace on rebalancing gas and electricity prices

3 years ago

Senior reshuffle at National Grid

3 years ago

Drax pays out £6m following ‘excessively expensive’ Balancing Mechanism bids

3 years ago

Sector cannot be complacent with £2,500 price cap forecast

3 years ago

Centrica appoints former Shell exec as new CFO

3 years ago

Networks accused of ‘gold plating’ grid connections

3 years ago

Universities to launch national energy data platform

3 years ago

Charity calls for review of all PPM users

3 years ago

It’s time to stop forcing people onto prepayment meters – here’s why

3 years ago

Scots government launches review of offshore wind target

3 years ago

Poll highlights worrying knowledge gap on water usage

3 years ago

New rules spell end for sales of traditional light bulbs

The sale of traditional incandescent light bulbs will largely be banned under proposed new government regulations. The measure, which is predicted to reduce energy demand by 19,700 GWh by 2050, was announced as Energy UK joined forces with councils and housing groups to brief MPs on bringing forward the £6 billion worth of homes energy efficiency investment announced by the government last autumn.

3 years ago

Suppliers are split on Ofgem’s ringfencing proposals

A schism has emerged in the energy retail sector as companies present wildly different views on Ofgem’s proposals not to require the ringfencing of consumer credit balances, an industry expert has told Utility Week. Citizens Advice’s chief economist said the charity was being approached by suppliers who all have different perspectives on the issue, with no sign of consensus.

3 years ago

Defra mandates SuDS

3 years ago

Tougher penalties for Capacity Market non-delivery proposed

3 years ago

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