Policy

Fresh election puts spotlight back on renationalisation

The announcement of a general election in December will put the spotlight back on Labour's plans for renationalisation. Firms should be ready to fight their corner, says Utility Week's Jane Gray.

Water has biggest price tag for renationalisation

Competitions to create low-carbon industrial hubs kick off

Clean transport: gathering speed

Regulators urge water firms to react more rapidly

Energy sector manifesto calls for clarity on funding models and energy efficiency

Energy UK has told the political parties it is crucial to agree new funding models for large-scale, low-carbon infrastructure - such as nuclear plants - in its wide-ranging manifesto for the upcoming election. The document also looks at stimulus for the rollout of electric vehicles and more stringent controls to ensure homes are energy efficient.

Corbyn targets water sector as election campaign launches

In the official launch of Labour’s election campaign, Jeremy Corbyn has reiterated his desire to renationalise the water industry and warned radical action is needed to tackle the climate emergency. However, there was little sign of the party’s plans to “bring energy home”.

We cannot afford to squander another year with inaction

Reinstatement of the Capacity Market may be welcome news for the energy industry, but political uncertainty continues to distract from the real issue that needs to be tackled: achieving net-zero carbon emissions, says Energy UK chief executive, Lawrence Slade.

Smart meters approaching ‘powerful tipping point’

The minister overseeing the smart meter programme has predicted that bills for customers using conventional devices will rise as they become more expensive to operate. Lord Duncan also warned that suppliers failing to hit the revised rollout deadline of 2024 could be subject to fines and become a target for climate change protests.

Wind industry calls for ring-fenced funding for floating turbines

Environment secretary gives assurances over supply of water treatment chemicals

Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has assured MPs that there would be a sufficient supply of water treatment chemicals if the UK left the EU without a withdrawal agreement, and that the planned Office for Environmental Protection will be completely independent from government.

Are regulators really too political?

The following year saw Michael Gove, then environment secretary, launch a searing attack on water

Ofgem modifies smart meter installation code of practice

Energy minister to consider departmental carbon budgets

The return of the capacity market