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Use carbon tax revenues to cut green levies, urges Penrose
…in terms of narrowing what the options are and it’s basically a technocratic set of detailed questions on things which are clearly set out in principle, then it’ll still be…
Minimum capital requirements confirmed for energy retailers
…customer credit balances has been a source of much debate in the energy sector over recent years, with clear dividing lines among suppliers. Ofgem initially planned for retailers to ringfence…
Government unveils fast track infrastructure planning lane
…offshore wind farms, transport links and nuclear power stations is a start, but government must go further. “Despite this welcome announcement new onshore wind farms, one of the cheapest sources…
Coffey slammed for lack of meetings with water bosses
…they deliver for customers. “We have been clear with the water industry that improvements need to be made – and that is why the Environment Secretary called in the worst…
Factor in network needs when drawing up offshore leases
…review says DESNZ will work with the UK’s devolved administrations to consider options for setting a clear long-term view of the volume of offshore wind and interconnectors, including options for…
British Gas record profits are ‘sign of a broken energy system’
…the energy crisis” and look after their customers, especially the most vulnerable. “We have been clear they must not pay dividends until they are financially robust enough to weather future…
Inquiry launched into long-duration energy storage
…demand on the grid. For example, the possible roles of nuclear power, demand-side management, or interconnectors to reduce the need for storage. The role and readiness of different technologies for…
Business water complaints fall to pre-market opening levels
…watchdog to resolve disputes indicates this has not happened. Emma Clancy, chief executive of CCW, said: “It is clear that wholesalers also need to improve their services to business customers…
A just transition should focus on those who usually go last
…the future”. Additionally, he said: “People are very clear that they want leadership and trust and honesty. He used the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London and the Whitby…
Octopus dominates energy supplier star ratings
…second-best energy supplier by Which? in its 2022 customer survey which, during one of the hardest years for households, clearly demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our customers.” Source: Citizens Advice…
Government backs RAB for hydrogen transport
…perform the same role for the Contracts for Difference scheme. In reaching its decision DESNZ said there was a clear need for a large integrated and resilient network to transport…
Octopus objects to additional bad debt allowance in PPM cap
…UK said its members “broadly welcome” the ASC allowance proposal, but that Octopus was not in favour. “Octopus Energy wishes to make clear that it does not support this proposal…
Grid equipment and design should be standardised
…the government and Ofgem and referenced in the National Policy Statements and the National Planning Framework. Guidance around the use of visual mitigations should also be enhanced, clearly setting out…
Energy retailers could make £1.7bn profit over next year
…– something which this analysis appears to have overlooked. So it’s clear that the theoretical margin allowed in the price cap does not equate to profits made in reality –…
Six water companies face £800m lawsuit
…Court. An Ofwat spokesperson said: “We share the public’s frustration that, all too often, the performance of water companies isn’t where it needs to be. We are clear that the…
Call for urgent wetland reforms
…“Our Environmental Improvement Plan sets out clear steps to protect and restore wetlands, including the commitment to establish a UK Wetland Inventory. This will map our wetlands for the first…
Government’s community energy fund ‘falls short’
…projects and attract commercial investment. Andrew Bowie, minister for nuclear and networks, said: “Local communities are at the heart of our plans to boost our energy security and grow the…
Social energy tariff still ‘under serious consideration’
…He added: “I have always believed that there are clear merits in a social tariff. “Over the past year the government has rightly focused on providing direct support for vulnerable…
Piclo opposes distributed energy supermarket model
…to coordinate otherwise separate markets and provide a “single point of truth”; and central platform for flexibility, encompassing all activities across all markets, including co-optimised clearing. Johnston said everyone in…
Ofgem set to approve £600m grid upgrade in Scotland
…welcome Ofgem’s clear acceptance of the need for this project following its assessment of our robust final needs case.” The deadline for responses to the minded-to decision is 15 September….