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Covid-19 has created a revolution in the electricity sector: regulation must keep up

The pandemic has created a unique opportunity for Ofgem to provide a framework that embraces flexibility and incentivises networks to facilitate the transition to net zero, writes James Crouch of Burns & McDonnell

5 years ago

Booking penalties amended to reflect new gas transmission charging regime

5 years ago

Gas must not be sidelined in the net-zero debate

As part of our Build Back Better series, Utility Week speaks to Matt Hindle, head of gas at the Energy Networks Association. He predicts the relatively low profile of gas networks in the public debate around decarbonisation is about to change as the country begins to confront the conundrum of eradicating emissions from home heating.

5 years ago

Energy losses ‘costing consumers £3.3bn a year’

Losses in the energy system last year had a “societal cost” of £1.5 billion, with the amount of billable energy failing to reach its intended destination calculated at more than double that.

5 years ago

Energy UK flags concerns over network monopolies competing in flexibility markets

5 years ago

Fletcher raises ‘serious concerns’ to PAC

Following a scathing government report on the management of water supplies, Ofwat's chief executive has defended its approach to resilience, bills and investment

5 years ago

Simplifying the water retail market

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Ofgem considers adjusting price cap to reflect rise in unpaid bills

5 years ago

RIIO2 price controls have been ‘set up to fail’

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Government orders review of regulators

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, an MP who called for the abolition of Ofgem and Ofwat has been appointed to lead a review of Britain's competition laws. There is also speculation on the contents of the energy white paper, ahead of a flagship speech on the net zero pathway by Boris Johnson.

5 years ago

Scottish Power nominates Elexon to manage half-hourly settlement programme

5 years ago

Ofgem confirms ROC shortfall for 2019/20

Ofgem has revealed there is a shortfall of renewables obligation certificates (ROC), after suppliers failed to meet their entire obligation for the 2019/20 year. The regulator has said however that initial, unverified figures suggest the outstanding obligation value as of 1 September was less than at the equivalent point in time last year.

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Citizens Advice says RIIO2 proposals still ‘too generous’ to networks

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Ofgem seem to be pushing energy networks’ buttons – but they could be braver

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37% of energy complaints were live for over a month in Q2

Almost two fifths of complaints submitted to energy companies have been live for more than one month, Ofgem’s latest consumer perception survey has found. The report, commissioned by both the regulator and Citizens Advice, also reveals consumer satisfaction in the complaints handling process took a dip in Q2 2020.

5 years ago

Networks defer £39m of charges as part of Covid support

Ofgem has revealed that around £39 million of network charges had been deferred as of the end of August. Under the schemes announced earlier this year energy networks were to defer up to £350 million of charges as a last resort for struggling suppliers and shippers.

5 years ago

RIIO2 cuts ‘will hit vulnerable customers’

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‘Skewed’ incentives will leave networks scared to take risks

5 years ago

Readying the networks for the electric vehicle revolution

The decarbonisation of the power sector has so far tackled the “low hanging fruit” but significant challenges remain, writes Randolph Brazier of the Energy Networks Association. As part of out Build Back Better series, he examines the obstacles to the rollout of rapid charging infrastructure, and how they can be overcome.

5 years ago

WWU says cuts to gas mains replacement work pose ‘unacceptable’ safety risk

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