Regulation

BEIS unveils plans to tackle ‘market distortion’ from ECO

What will a future system operator be asked to do?

Smart energy appliances to be regulated

Ofgem CEO: Energy revolution is good for wallets and planet

Ofgem proposes to take strategic oversight role for energy codes

Ofgem has proposed taking on a strategic oversight role for energy code governance as part of a joint consultation with BEIS, published amidst a flurry of energy policy announcements. Presenting this as their preferred option for reform, they said the regulator would issue a strategic direction for energy codes on an annual basis and ensure it is delivered by a series of code managers that would take on most of the functions currently performed by industry-led code panels.

Phased implementation of independent system operator proposed

Scarsella on ED2: Asking for more money doesn’t show ambition

Young energy consumers continue to suffer most under Covid

Ofgem proposes consumer contribution to offshore transmission investment

A smarter electricity system: cloud-based settlement and data provision

Thames revises smart meter ambition after Ofwat challenge

Northern Powergrid suggests some DNOs overpaying for flexibility

DNOs ask to set distribution charges at shorter notice

Water policy must be as ambitious as the sector

Ofgem to explore corporate governance of networks

Ofgem has written an open letter to the chairs of the network operators to request a dialogue on board leadership, governance and transparency. The regulator said it is also considering changes to board disclosure requirements as part of the RIIO2 price controls.