Regulation

On the Move: Thames Water, UKEF renewables, Sigma

In our latest round up of utility sector appointments Thames Water welcomes a former Ofgem senior partner as non-executive director, while a new post has been created at the UK Export Finance to help energy companies in the north secure finance and insurance.

Industry raises concerns over DSR protections

Bevan: COP26 is focusing minds in government

The chief executive of the Environment Agency defended the benefits that reform could bring to environmental regulation post-Brexit and said COP26 was already focusing minds in government to address the climate emergency.

Ofwat rules out 2021 implementation of CMA changes

Ofwat has rejected calls to change its charging rules to let appellant companies implement whatever ruling the CMA determines from April 2021. The updated charges will now not come into place until 2022.

Electricity distribution networks argue against hasty decision on DSO separation

DNOs embrace Ofgem decision on RIIO ED2

Ofgem to delay increase to DCC performance penalties

Ofgem has proposed delaying an increase in the amount the Data Communications Company will be penalised by if it fails to hit performance targets. The regulator instead wants to see the different incentives put to trial before being properly implemented.

Setting up for success in price reviews

Even veterans of regulated companies can make simple errors in navigating the price control process. Simon Oates, director at Fingleton, sets out some fundamental steps to getting the best out of price reviews.

Closing down MRA and SPAA ‘a necessary step forward’

Closing down the Master Registration Agreement (MRA) and the Supply Point Administration Agreement is a welcome direction of travel, a former board member has said. Ofgem launched a significant code review in 2019 with the aim of consolidating the MRA and the SPAA into a single Retail Energy Code (REC).

CMA shifts on cost of capital

Record level of satisfaction with smart meters

Scottish Water’s efficiency challenge ‘greater than PR19’

Ofgem investigates ‘unacceptable’ Symbio Energy

Smart meter rollout to continue in third national lockdown

Policy calendar for 2021