Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Record gas prices drive up price cap by £139, says Ofgem

The energy price cap will increase from 1 October, Ofgem has announced. Those on default tariffs paying by direct debit are set to see an...

Ofwat consults on updating its charging rules

Ofwat has launched a statutory consultation on changes in its charging rules. The water regulator sets principle-based charging rules which are set to give companies...

Wales could be a leader in renewable energy but clear strategy for the sector...

Wales could be a leader in renewable energy, with strengths in onshore and offshore wind, solar, wave and tidal energy, and new potential in...

Britain breaks network flexibility record, says new report

'Record levels' of local flexibility have been contracted by Britain’s electricity distribution networks this year, according to new figures from Energy Networks Association (ENA). According...

Government’s strategic priorities for Ofwat under consultation

The government’s new draft Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat has been published for consultation by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The...

Ofwat makes final decisions on how to address increases in bad debt

Ofwat has confirmed its view that levels of bad debt costs across the business retail market are exceeding 2% of non-household revenue, therefore deciding...

New report reveals impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK’s total energy use

Total energy use in the UK dropped 13% in 2020, according to a new brief by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy...

Judges announced for £40m Water Breakthrough Challenge

A judging panel has been announced for a £40 million competition designed to unleash a wave of innovation across the water sector to deliver...

Charging needs from millions of new EVs could cause blackouts to parts of the...

A clear policy framework is essential to ensure that industry can deliver the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to deliver the Government’s ambition, according...

Water retail market launches Market Improvement Fund

MOSL, market operator for the non-household retail market in England, is set to launch its first Market Improvement Fund for innovative projects that can 'make a significant...