Press
Ofgem review ordered by Labour
Labour have decided to review the role of Ofgem. DESNZ says this is to ensure it can meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy market and the net zero transition. Ofgem was set up […]
Ofgem
Energy Transition
Ofgem proposes £8bn fund to accelerate clean energy projects
Ofgem has unveiled plans for a multi-billion-pound fund to accelerate Britain’s transition to clean energy and tackle supply chain delays. The proposed Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM), with a value of between £5 billion and £8 […]
Press
Ofgem seeks input on 2028 electricity price control framework
Ofgem has launched a consultation on its proposed framework for the ED3 electricity distribution price control period, which will run from April 2028. This consultation will gather insights from various stakeholders, including those who use […]
International News
Ofgem outlines plan for UK grid connections reform
Ofgem has published a letter detailing its vision for reforming the regulatory framework for energy connections. This plan, developed with support from the government and the Electricity System Operator (ESO), aims to align the connections […]
Press
Energy and water suppliers to improve support for vulnerable customers
Vulnerable customers will soon find it easier to get support thanks to a new project that improves data-sharing between energy and water companies. Today, Ofgem and Ofwat are holding a summit with suppliers, customer groups […]
Energy Crisis
Ofgem’s proposed change to energy licence not going ahead
Ofgem has decided not to move forward with the proposed modification to the Generation Licence, which aimed to add a new section for assets dedicated to network service provision. This decision follows a review of […]
Press
Ofgem addresses uncertainty in gas sector’s net zero transition
Ofgem has outlined significant challenges facing the gas distribution (GD) and gas transmission (GT) sectors as the UK moves towards its net zero targets. Today, the energy regulator has announced its RIIO-3 Sector Specific Methodology […]
Electrical Generation / Utilities
Ofgem throws a spanner into GB’s interconnector ambitions
Ofgem throws a spanner into GB’s interconnector ambitions – Watt-Logic In March, Ofgem disappointed many by indicating that it is minded to reject all but one of the seven interconnector projects applying for authorisation under […]
Press
Ofgem’s new energy price cap hits in five days
Britain‘s energy regulator is set to implement its latest energy price cap level announced on 23rd February, starting from 1st April. The energy price cap defines the maximum rate energy suppliers are permitted to charge […]
Electrical Generation / Utilities
Ofgem to investigate claims of wind farms overcharging billpayers millions
Energy regulator Ofgem is investigating the claims that wind farms may have incorrectly added close to £51m to taxpayer bills since 2018. A Bloomberg report found that 40 out of 121 studied projects overstated their output by […]