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- Published: 25th Jul 2017Press releasesElectricity - offshore transmission0 Associated documents
Ofgem appoints preferred bidder for Burbo Bank Extension offshore transmission assets
Ofgem has appointed the Preferred Bidder for the Burbo Bank Extension project, as part of the Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime.
- Published: 24th Jul 2017Press releasesElectricity - distribution, Electricity - retail markets, Electricity - transmission, Electricity - wholesale markets, Licences, codes and standards0 Associated documents
Plan launched to unlock smart energy system fit for the future
Ofgem and Government have published a plan to make the energy system smarter and more flexible, saving consumers billions between now and 2050.
- Published: 20th Jul 2017Press releasesBusiness consumers, Domestic consumers, Electricity - retail markets, Enforcement, Gas - retail markets, Licences, codes and standards0 Associated documents
British Gas pays £1.1m to compensate customers after agents missed appointments
British Gas has compensated customers £1.1 million after third party agents missed appointments or didn't keep them on time.
- Published: 18th Jul 2017Press releasesBusiness consumers, Corporate information, Domestic consumers, Electricity - retail markets, Gas - retail markets0 Associated documents
Ofgem statement on consumer summit for vulnerable customers
As planned, Ofgem held a summit yesterday in London with consumer groups to discuss plans for protecting vulnerable customers. Read our statement about it here.
- Published: 12th Jul 2017Press releasesCorporate information, Electricity - distribution, Electricity - retail markets, Electricity - transmission, Electricity - wholesale markets, Gas - distribution, Gas - retail markets, Gas - transmission, Gas - wholesale markets0 Associated documents
Energy networks should prepare for tougher price controls
Ofgem has today outlined the first steps towards setting tougher price controls from 2021 for the companies that run Britain’s energy networks.
- Published: 6th Jul 2017Press releasesEnforcement, Licences, codes and standards0 Associated documents
Ofgem launches investigation into British Gas switching terms
An investigation into switching terms by British Gas has been launched by Ofgem.
- Published: 4th Jul 2017Press releasesElectricity - transmission, Gas - distribution0 Associated documents
Ofgem reduces allowances for Cadent’s gas distribution price control
Ofgem has accepted Cadent’s offer to refund £54 million in allowances for its 2013-2021 price control.
- Published: 3rd Jul 2017Press releasesBusiness consumers, Corporate information, Electricity - retail markets, Gas - retail markets0 Associated documents
Latest data on Consolidated Segmental Statements, Supplier Cost Index and standard variable tariffs
Ofgem has today published the latest annual data on Consolidated Segmental Statements (CSS), Supplier Cost Index (SCI) and standard variable tariffs.
- Published: 3rd Jul 2017Press releasesBusiness consumers, Corporate information, Domestic consumers, Electricity - retail markets, Gas - retail markets0 Associated documents
Ofgem announces plans to deliver a fairer, more competitive market for all consumers
Ofgem is announcing plans to protect vulnerable consumers as part of a wider programme to make sure all consumers get a better energy deal.
- Published: 21st Jun 2017Press releasesElectricity - retail markets, Gas - retail markets0 Associated documents
Ofgem statement in response to letter from Secretary of State
Our statement in response to letter from Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy about the retail energy market.