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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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Ofwat price control director to step down

3 years ago

Hunt unveils slimmed down business support scheme

3 years ago

Ofgem targets further RO funds from failed suppliers  

3 years ago

Water UK fights for nature-based solutions

3 years ago

Reduced gas consumption saved government £260m in December

3 years ago

Britishvolt in sale talks

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Energy bill support for firms to be cut

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, there are multiple reports that the government will announce reduced support for business energy bills today, as trade bodies warn of the strain their members are under. Meanwhile, an influential Conservative committee has called for communities living near new onshore wind and solar farms to be given 100% discounts on their energy bills and there are warnings that England faces further droughts this summer.

3 years ago

Banning PPM switches would be a ‘problematic’ solution

3 years ago

Is PR24 destined to repeat the mistakes of PR19?

3 years ago

Ofgem’s director of gas crisis departs

3 years ago

Appeal court to rule on Ofwat sewage spill challenge

3 years ago

Ofgem redistributes just 0.7% of RO funds from failed retailers   

3 years ago

ENA aims to make flexibility mainstream

3 years ago

EA workers to strike for first time

3 years ago

‘National war effort’ needed on energy efficiency

3 years ago

Hunt: Business energy bills support is ‘unsustainably expensive’

3 years ago

Ofgem’s discretionary approach to ringfencing is ‘worrying’

3 years ago

Price cap forecasts fall below EPG

3 years ago

Net zero delays could cost UK £39bn

3 years ago

Festive press round-up: Nuclear plants face shutdown over tax on windfalls

Our review of national media coverage of the sector over Christmas and New Year covers reaction to the windfall tax on electricity generators, including a potential legal challenge. There was also speculation as to the amount of customer credit balances being kept by retailers, concern over sewage spills and analysis of falling gas prices.

3 years ago

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