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Will the price cap fit?

The title of that documentary – An Impossible Job – might overstate the challenge energy

7 years ago

New year, new energy price cap

The long-awaited energy price cap came into effect on 1 January, but many argue that it shouldn’t bother efficient energy companies and may bolster market confidence.

7 years ago

National Grid publishes draft capacity market de-rating factors for renewables

As the EMR delivery body, National Grid Electricity System Operator has been tasked with developing a de-rating methodology for renewables should they be allowed to enter the capacity market in future.

7 years ago

Government resurrects renewable export tariff

7 years ago

Tempus Energy slams government for refusal to reform capacity market

The boss of Tempus Energy has slammed the government for refusing to reform the capacity market, whilst urging ministers to “start being honest” with investors and parliament.

7 years ago

Sustainable drainage regulations come into force in Wales

The mandatory regulations introduced by the Welsh government will help reduce flood risk and improve water quality.

7 years ago

CEO View: Get set for 2019

7 years ago

DCC confirms 250,000 SMETS2 smart meter milestone

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has announced the news that 250,000 SMETS2 devices have been installed and are successfully operating on its network.

7 years ago

Claire Perry: 220,000 SMETS2 meters connected to network

More than 200,000 SMETS2 devices have been connected to the DCC's network, energy minister Claire Perry has told parliament.

7 years ago

BEIS reportedly faces being merged into ‘super ministry’

Cabinet ministers are reportedly drawing up plans to absorb the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) into a new look infrastructure super ministry.

7 years ago

Ofgem grants price cap derogation to three suppliers

Three renewable energy suppliers have been offered a temporary derogation for renewable standard variable tariffs (SVTs) from the default tariff cap.

7 years ago

Big six supplier British Gas installs six million smart meters

British Gas has installed six million smart meter devices out of the 13 million smart meters installed by the entire industry.

7 years ago

Subsidies revoked from energy-from-waste plant

7 years ago

BEIS to resume collecting capacity payments from suppliers

The government has announced its intention to resume collecting capacity market payments from suppliers during the current standstill period.

7 years ago

Customers are ‘in the dark’ over energy price cap

Research from auto-switching service Weflip suggests customers have been "left in the dark" over the energy price cap.

7 years ago

The most-read stories of Utility Week in 2018

After an eventful year for utilities, Utility Week looks backs on the most read stories of 2018.

7 years ago

Utility Week review of 2018: Energy policy

The nation’s theatres are preparing for the annual Christmas show season. The biggest pantomime taking place at the moment, though, is in the House of Commons where MPs embarked earlier this month on a six-night run of the Brexit withdrawal follies.

7 years ago

Capacity market halt risks undermining investor confidence

The suspension of the electricity capacity market risks further undermining investor confidence in the power sector, which is already shaky as a result of Brexit, the chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) committee has warned Claire Perry.

7 years ago

British Gas owner mounts legal challenge on price cap

British Gas owner Centrica is seeking a judicial review against Ofgem over how the regulator calculated wholesale costs when it set the level of the incoming energy price cap.

7 years ago

Metaldehyde outdoor use ban will benefit water companies

A ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde that is to be introduced across Great Britain from spring 2020 will ultimately benefit the water treatment process.

7 years ago