ofgem

August 7, 2019

Fresh RIIO-2 consultation launched as Ofgem preparations gather pace

Ofgem has published a new open letter consultation as it ramps up its preparations for the next set of networks price controls.

Already existing mechanisms could help mitigate the effects this winter. Image: Getty.

August 6, 2019

DCC eyes smart meter innovation, ramped-up rollout with five-year plan

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has published a new five-year plan which it hopes will facilitate greater innovation and an accelerated rollout of smart meters.

August 5, 2019

Ofgem proposes to approve £75m in DNO funding requests

Ofgem has opened a consultation on 12 requests for funding adjustments totalling £322 million under the RIIO-ED1 price control.

Net zero transformation could add £240bn to UK economy . Image: Getty.

August 1, 2019

Ofgem awards clean power trio permanent price cap derogation

Clean power suppliers Good Energy, Ecotricity and Green Energy UK have been awarded permanent derogations from Ofgem’s price cap by the regulator.

The RESPs will Roadnight Taylor urges Ofgem to explore ‘appropriate mechanism’ for SGT reinforcement. Image: Getty.

July 19, 2019

Flexibility ‘crucial’ to evolving networks, says Ofgem and BEIS

Ofgem and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have described flexibility as ‘crucial’ to the evolution of energy networks in an open letter to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).

July 9, 2019

Energy market governance in need of reform as decarbonisation, digitalisation steps up

UK energy codes must adapt to the transition towards a decarbonised, decentralised and digitalised energy system, a new report from Gemserv says.

July 1, 2019

Defining storage: How Ofgem’s classification will change the industry

June 28, 2019

'Significant moment' for storage as Ofgem bids to end double charging with formal definition

Ofgem is hoping to eradicate the double-charging of storage assets through the addition of a formal definition of energy storage to the regulatory framework.

June 21, 2019

Over 50,000 daily smart meter installs needed to meet 2020 target

Over 50,000 smart meters will need to be installed every day to meet 2020 targets, says Cornwall Insight, as Ofgem discusses the challenges facing suppliers.