Policy

Industry reacts to CCC net zero report

‘Ramp up’ policies to achieve net zero emissions, says CCC

Smart meter rollout ‘should be opt out’

Ofgem to review smart metering costs in price cap

Energy regulator Ofgem has launched a consultation as part of its review into the costs of the smart meter rollout within its default tariff cap.

New proposed rules force suppliers to offer export tariffs

Water renationalisation could cost as little as £14.5 billion

The bill for Labour’s plans to renationalise water companies in England could cost the government as little as £14.5 billion, according to new figures.

REA sounds alarm over ‘crippling’ delays to RHI applications

Commission to create digital map of UK’s pipes and cables

The government’s geospatial commission is set to create a digital map of the UK’s pipe

ENA welcomes MPs’ calls for carbon capture action

Energy network operators have welcomed a cross-party group of MPs' calls for full government backing on carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS).

What the public really thinks of the price cap

It’s one of the most divisive policies among suppliers but what do their customers think of the energy price cap? Suzanne Heneghan reports on the findings of an exclusive Utility Week survey

Interview: ‘Networks hold key to a smart system future’

"I genuinely believe that working for a distributor is where the action is" says Northern Powergrid’s policy and markets director Patrick Erwin. He shares his vision for its key role in the smarter system of the future, with Utility Week magazine editor Suzanne Heneghan

Decarbonisation by 2050 can be achieved at ‘very low cost’

Water-only companies’ PR19 plans rated poorly by Ofwat

Ofwat chief executive Rachel Fletcher was clearly unimpressed by most of the business plans submitted

Perry calls for ‘consensus around change’ to decarbonise economy

Colleagues will be aware that public concern about climate change has grown to levels never

Two-thirds of onshore wind facing retirement by 2040