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Network boss says lockdown may have changed consumers’ priorities for RIIO2

The head of SP Energy Networks has questioned the validity of prior feedback from consumers on networks’ business plans, saying the coronavirus lockdown may have drastically altered their priorities in the meantime. Speaking to Utility Week about the fallout from the pandemic, chief executive Frank Mitchell said the crisis has arisen at a “critical time” for the development of RIIO2 plans.

4 years ago

SPEN appoints former Ofgem director as chair of CEG

John Howard previously served as a non-executive director at Ofgem where he was a member of the energy regulator’s RIIO1 price control committee. Howard also helped formulate the regulator’s definition of consumer vulnerability.

5 years ago

SPEN and SSEN announce £7.5m EV partnership with Scottish government

The new partnership will see additional public charge points rolled out across the network in central and southern Scotland. Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the deal highlighted the “critical role” that networks have in delivering a zero carbon energy system.

5 years ago

Ofgem toughens up on energy network returns

The energy regulator has published plans to slash in half the returns that energy networks can make in its proposals for the new RIIO2 price control framework, which covers the electricity and gas transmission networks together with gas distribution.

5 years ago

SPEN receives £5m backing from Ofgem for flexibility project

Ofgem has given the green light for an investment of almost £6 million in SP Energy Networks' (SPEN) flexibility project called "Project Fusion".

6 years ago