Regulation

Ofgem warns of ‘bill shock’ on the horizon

Suppliers warned of enforcement action over trade sales

Ofgem has written to suppliers outlining what it expects of them when they conduct trade sales, including the way they communicate with the regulator and customers. It has warned that it will consider enforcement action if its guidance is not followed.

Regulating the new normal

Market-wide half-hourly settlement to benefit consumers by up to £4.6bn

Time for less talk and more action on decarbonisation

Network leaders must stop overanalysing and start getting on with the job of decarbonisation says Western Power Distribution’s, DSO systems manager, Roger Hey.

Moody’s assesses dangers for negative water sector

Global ratings agency Moody's said the combination of tough determinations for AMP7, cuts to permitted returns, volume of appeals to the CMA and uncertainty for the sector spells a negative outlook for water for the next 18 months

Beneath the radar

In the latest of a series of articles exclusively for Utility Week members, Maxine Frerk – former Ofgem executive – looks at how code bodies have responded to the coronavirus outbreak and what part they can play in the industry’s response to the easing of lockdown.

ESO seeks emergency powers to cut off distributed generation

Ofwat confirms cashflow measures and caps bad debt

Yorkshire to CMA: Coronavirus puts AMP7 in a new perspective

The changing face of the utility company

Even before coronavirus, companies were increasingly moving towards a “triple bottom line”, where social and environmental impact are used as measures of success, alongside profit. Richard Wrigley of law firm Shakespeare Martineau looks at the legal issues for a company that is interested in expanding its corporate purpose from that of creating value for shareholders

This test of network resilience is far from over

Energy networks have risen to the incredible challenges resulting from coronavirus with aplomb. However, senior industry figures have raised concerns with Utility Week over how they will cope with a prolonged lockdown and the long-term implications of the pandemic. Jane Gray looks at the key issues.

Ofwat to defer wholesale charges and adjust price cap

Coronavirus: Government offers interest-free loan to cover rise in low-carbon levy

Wholesalers say retailers should bridge liquidity gap

Water UK, on behalf of wholesalers, has told Ofwat that water retailers should pay 70 per cent of wholesale charges to ensure liquidity remains in the market. As part of Ofwat's consultation to find an enduring solution during coronavirus the group urged the regulator to avoid any moves that could disrupt the market's stability.