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David Black: Delivering PR24 commitments will be tough

Delivering on commitments made within PR24 plans will be tough for water companies, Ofwat’s chief executive David Black has said. He said deliverability of plans will be tougher than ever for AMP8 in light of the need for vastly increased investment spending, so plans should focus on how they can be delivered rather than “taking it for granted” as at previous reviews.

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British Gas ends contract with PPM fitter

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Axing CfDs would increase offshore wind costs by one third

Removing the contracts for difference (CfD) mechanism for offshore wind projects would significantly increase the cost of decarbonising the grid, according to the UK Energy Research Centre (ERC). The falling cost of generating electricity from renewables, termed "price cannibalisation", has prompted question marks over whether technologies such as offshore wind need continued government support such as CfDs. However, new research by the ERC warns that removing the CfD mechanism for offshore wind projects could put the UK's entire energy transition at risk.

2 years ago

70GW solar target risks being missed, MPs warn

The government faces a "considerable shortfall" in meeting its target to install 70GW of solar generation by 2035, a cross party group of MPs has warned energy secretary Grant Shapps. To address the predicted shortfall the Environment Audit Committee has called on Shapps to remove existing barriers to solar installations.

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Southern’s water butt initiative extended after slashing CSO discharges

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SSEN suppliers to be held to sustainability code

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Offshore wind sector urged to ‘apply the brakes’ in race for bigger turbines

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Ofgem proposes ‘reputational incentives’ for suppliers

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Legality of Defra CSO plan to be challenged in three day hearing

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Octopus calls for development zones to speed up connections

Octopus Energy has called for dedicated renewable energy development zones to speed up the grid connection process. It is part of the retailer’s five point plan to tackle grid connection delays, which also calls for greater competition, proactive queue jumping and enforceable sunset clauses on fossil fuel projects.

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Government stalls long-awaited upgrade of private rentals

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Offshore wind shortfall would cost households millions

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Wylfa needed for UK to hit nuclear targets, MPs warn

It is "difficult to see" how the UK government can deliver its nuclear power ambitions without a plant at Wylfa in north Wales, MPs have warned. The House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee urges UK ministers to prioritise the construction of a new nuclear scale plant on Ynys Mon.

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Ofgem resumes review of distribution charges

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The REGO windfall: Money for nothing?

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Citizens Advice slams Northern Powergrid ED2 appeal

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Retailer plea for data release to unlock social tariff

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Affinity first to lay out PR24 plans

Affinity Water has laid out its business plans for 2025-30 to invest £2.55 billion to improve river health, reduce abstraction, boost water quality, drive down leakage and enhance customer experience. This represents an additional £1 billion from its PR19 spend.

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REMA creating low carbon investment ‘hiatus’

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Ofgem seeks views on ending PPM premium

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