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Ofgem pauses plans to apply transmission charges to distributed generators

Ofgem has paused its plans to expose smaller distributed generators to forward-looking transmission network charges after receiving opposition from a “large majority” of the respondents to its consultation on the proposals. However, the regulator said it continues to hold the view that “smaller generators should pay charges equivalent to larger generators where they have an equivalent impact on the network.”

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SSE, Pennon, UU and Severn Trent accredited for gender equality

Four UK utilities have made it onto the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index of global publicly-listed companies that have scored highly across five areas: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand. In a separate ranking, four utilities made the top 50 UK employers for inclusivity.

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Government urged to apply price cap to heat networks

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On the move: Shell Energy names CEO of B2B supply arm

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‘Location discrimination’ may hinder transition to EVs

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Concerns raised over deliberate energy waste for flexibility

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Utilities see record levels of complaints

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ESO consults on embedded generator de-rating factors

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Keeping price cap will ‘freeze’ energy retail market

The introduction of the energy price cap has “destroyed” the supply market and its removal is an essential precondition of any reform of the system, the UK’s first electricity regulator has told the government. Professor Stephen Littlechild, who was the first head of the Office of Electricity Regulation from 1989 to 1998, said keeping the price cap in place will deter competition from new entrants and "freeze" current market shares.

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Water demand in East of England forecast to double by 2050

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Judges named for second year of water innovation contests

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Tributes paid to Energy UK’s Audrey Gallacher

Following the passing of Energy UK's deputy chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, tributes have been paid by colleagues who described her as a "passionate advocate for energy consumers and an inspiration".

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BEIS awards nearly £32m to floating wind innovators

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Non-switchers must be protected from SoLR costs

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Scottish Water CEO to depart

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Interconnector backer threatens legal action

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Northumbrian fined for pollution incidents in 2017

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British Gas takes on Together Energy’s customers

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Weekend Press: Council tax rebates proposed to offset energy bills

This week's round up of coverage from the weekend's newspapers features the mounting pressures government is under to help households facing soaring energy costs as business leaders call for support for customers and businesses alike as the French president's decision to intervene with EDF could impact the UK. Elsewhere, Labour re-ignites calls for re-nationalisation of the water sector

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‘Sticking plaster’ solutions leaving customers exposed to bill hikes

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