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Weekend press: Failed energy supplier bosses launch Putney Energy

In our weekly roundup of national news coverage from the weekend is news that the men behind behind energy suppliers that failed have launched a new energy company called Putney Energy; the impacts of the energy crisis continue to bite; government action over river water quality is criticised; and an interview with Octopus boss Greg Jackson asks if heat pumps are worth it;

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Minister announces delay on Sizewell C planning decision

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‘Dangerous’ cancel culture threatens utilities’ progress on diversity

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Selection of new nuclear projects to start next year

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Government to hold £200m competition for zero-emission lorries

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Affordability woes affecting more than half of homes

As the cost of living crisis bites householders across the UK, water billpayers in England and Wales have reported increased anxiety about affording their bills, with more than 61% stating they are concerned about their finances worsening this year. Research by Ofwat showed a correlation between those struggling to pay and suffering with poor wellbeing including depression.

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Property developer buys stake in Ripple Energy wind project

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Octopus backs project to import solar power from Morocco

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Redcar and Ellesmere Port shortlisted to host the UK’s first hydrogen village

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Jacobs and Morrison joint venture awarded three National Grid contracts

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Gas crisis has ‘fundamentally changed’ economics of energy

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Schools choosing between heating and teachers

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Interconnector with Ireland secures new investment

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New Ofwat chair to prioritise overflows and resilience

Incoming Ofwat chair Iain Coucher has outlined his four priorities for his tenure that include addressing river water quality in rivers and boosting water companies' financial resilience by ensuring boards and executives take responsibility. He will succeed Jonson Cox who is set to step down at the end of June after 10 years as chair of the regulator.

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National Grid to return excess interconnector revenues early

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Ofgem overhauls Capacity Market rule change process

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Price cap forecast to remain above £2,200 until winter 2023

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Energy Security Bill opens door to price cap extension

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Wessex pledges £3m a month to tackle overflows

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Switching rebounds in business water market

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