Ofgem
More giant ‘water batteries’ planned under scheme to boost clean energy storage
Labour hopes to attract fresh investment into pumped storage hydropower plants.
Ovo boss says Labour should launch social tariff to tackle rising energy bills
David Buttress said the Government should ‘get away from the short-term tactics’ of year-by-year handouts to tackle high fuel costs.
How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?
Ofgem’s price cap has added 10% to the average household energy bill.
Energy price cap predicted to fall in January in glimmer of hope for households
Prices are also forecast to fall slightly in both the second and third quarters of next year.
How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?
Ofgem’s price cap is rising by £149 from the current £1,568 a year for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales to £1,717.
Energy price comparison websites set for new regulations
Miatta Fahnbulleh said a new framework to regulate third-party intermediaries could end hidden fees.
Ovo hit with £2.37m penalty for customer complaint failures
Ofgem said that 1,395 Ovo customers will receive compensation after lengthy delays in seeing their complaints addressed.
Ofgem calls for ‘culture change’ from energy firms on customer service
The regulator warned that the sector needed ‘clear penalties’ as it announced a set of proposals to improve customer service.
Drax to pay £25m penalty for data reporting breach after wood pellet probe
Ofgem carried out a 15-month investigation into the power station operator over data profiling the sources of wood it burns for electricity.
Drax to pay £25m penalty for data-reporting breach after wood-burning probe
Ofgem carried out a 15-month investigation into the power station operator after it was accused of burning wood from unsustainable sources.