UKPN unveils updated innovation strategy, identifying net zero readiness as a key area
UK Power Networks has unveiled its updated innovation strategy, targeting three innovation pillars.
Articles tagged with: riio
Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Challenge Group 'disappointed' with lack of proactivity in network companies
Ofgem’s RIIO-2 Challenge Group has released its report, critiquing the energy network company Business Plans for RIIO-2.
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.
Current±’s 2018 Review: Ofgem’s RIIO-2 unveil in March and OVO’s eventful April
We continue our run-down of the most significant stories of the year, today taking a look back at March and April, which saw Ofgem unveil its overhaul of network incentives and major moves from some of UK energy’s biggest players.
‘Fundamental flaws’: What networks operators said about RIIO-2
Ofgem has published much of the evidence submitted to its RIIO-2 consultation, with network operators largely rallying against a proposed cost of equity range that was beset by “fundamental flaws”.
Ofgem defers RIIO-2 cost controls decision as framework takes shape
Energy regulator Ofgem has deferred its decision on the cost of equity range for energy networks in the forthcoming RIIO-2 framework until December, but has unveiled a raft of decisions as its new framework begins to take shape.
Ofgem backs off from mid-period RIIO1 review
Ofgem has confirmed that it will not open a mid-period review (MPR) of the current set of electricity distribution price controls, closing the door on potential changes to the RIIO ED-1 framework.
Citizens Advice wades back into network costs row with controversial new report
The Citizens Advice Bureau has once again stoked a war of words surrounding network costs by publishing a new report claiming to uncover regional disparities in how costs are passed onto consumers.
Controlled ambition key as Ofgem seeks industry guidance on RIIO successor
Ofgem stressed that it will need the help of industry if it is to strike the right balance between enabling the energy transition and keeping costs to within acceptable limits, as it designs the second set of network cost controls.