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Garfield calls for broader debate on pollution blame game
…apology issued by Water UK on behalf of water and sewerage companies. “It was clear the sector did need to make an apology and to accept that we could have…
Charity boss says EBSS vouchers don’t work
…unclaimed. Speaking to Utility Week, Cole explained: “It’s really ironic, we’ve made a career out of giving people vouchers for topping up meters but we were really clear when EBSS…
Water firms failed to supply bottles to thousands during freeze
…It was clear that a number of the events reviewed were larger than the company’s reasonable worst-case scenario. “Large scale events should also be built into the testing and exercise…
Ofgem given net zero duty in government U-turn
…“We’re clear consumers are best protected by building a low-carbon, low-cost energy system, scaling up long-term investment and stabilising prices with clean energy. The mandate sends a clear message we…
Ex-Ofgem CEO fears abuse of regulator’s net zero mandate
…a net zero duty tackles the major challenges facing the regulator. Specifically he raised concerns about the fact the government hasn’t yet made a clear decision on its pathway to…
Alternatives being drawn up to replace hydrogen levy
…hope I have made clear the government take incredibly seriously.” He said that while the government had yet to take a decision on how the transport and storage of hydrogen…
Two firms fined for impersonating National Grid
…a clear reason; to stop unwanted marketing calls and protect their privacy. These companies have not only broken the law by failing to check the ‘do not call’ register, but…
Anglian ordered to pull ‘misleading’ advert
…on television in September and October 2022, omitted “significant information” regarding pollution incidents. The ASA upheld the complaint on the basis that environmental claims must be clear, and that unqualified…
Starmer pledges overhaul of CfDs
…long-term finance, R&D, a strategic plan for skills and supply chains, a new plan for a new settlement, a clear direction across all four nations, pulling together for a simple,…
Number of women in senior roles rises 24% in utilities sector
…clearly some way to go” in improving diversity and inclusion within the utilities sector. She added: “We are continuing to see steady progress in the diversity of the energy and…
Outfox pays out £1.8m over regulatory failings
…emerging issues for Ofgem, said: “Lessons from the past make it clear that the financial resilience of suppliers is key to a sustainable and competitive market for consumers. “To ensure…
Weekend Press: British Gas poised for record profits
…group, said that 200,000 high-value jobs were at risk from shutting down the North Sea industry. “The figures are clear: the UK has 283 active oil and gasfields but 180…
ESO urged to ‘speed up’ Balancing Mechanism reforms
…National Grid ESO’s executive director Fintan Slye, the ESN welcomed its publication of the reasons for these decisions but said they are “not always clear and confirm that ultimately skips…
Don’t kick the can down the road on smart water metering
…there is a clear business case for wholesalers to work more effectively with retailers to ensure not only that water efficiency offerings can be developed for customers, but that the…
Playing off billpayers against taxpayers is ‘zero sum game’
…of government are: A clear plan for targeted support on energy bills for vulnerable customers to be put out to consultation before the summer recess with a target of putting…
Housing associations demand targeted bill support
…key asks of government are: A clear plan for targeted support on energy bills for vulnerable customers to be put out to consultation before the summer recess with a target…
Weekend press round-up: Ofgem chief calls on ministers to rethink energy price caps
…government on all options, including a social tariff,” says Brearley. “I think we are clear that a more rigorous framework of providing support for customers is needed. But, in a…
ESO transmission amnesty to cost £40m
…impacts permeate into the distribution network, hinder the growth of new generation and ultimately slow Great Britain’s progress to net zero. “There is a clear need to take action now…
Octopus calls for cap on energy broker commissions
…found 78% of small businesses want commission clearly stated at the point of sale, while 70% want a cap on broker commissions. Source: Octopus As such the retailer, which serves…
Ovo urges standing charge reprieve for vulnerable
…this winter and beyond is a core element of Utility Week’s Action on Bills campaign. The key asks of government are: A clear plan for targeted support on energy bills…