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The fact that consumers will ultimately have to pay for energy transition has put politicians and regulators in a bind
Regulator seeks compromise after backlash from groups such as National Grid and SSE
Regulator says many customers are struggling to pay for gas and electricity, hitting companies’ finances
Regulator calls on businesses to work with it in ‘spirit of co-operation’ to resolve dispute
Citizens Advice says regulator could save households £1.7bn from their bills
It would be easier to shrug at the regulator’s realpolitik if it resulted in substantially lower bills to consumers
Suppliers warn regulator that cutting returns will threaten jobs, climate targets and power security as well as investors
Regulator finds UK energy supplier did not comply with rules in three areas between 2017-20
Energy groups rail against controls; Lansdowne Partners is down, not out; FRC takes its time
Suppliers say move threatens ability to deliver changes to meet net zero carbon emissions deadline
Concerns raised that Ofgem scheme will prop up companies already in trouble before pandemic struck
Regulator explores option that would allow companies to defer costs
Regulator to reduce ceiling on default tariffs and will review move in summer
CEO turnover and M&A activity; Ofgem’s dilemma
Protecting consumers means preparing for the future as well as keeping bills down
Energy regulator calls for new measures to decarbonise system
NAO said regulations cost households an extra £800m in bills over 8 years
Group issued customers with inaccurate or incomplete information over five years, says regulator
Regulator says it has not identified ‘any failures’ by National Grid
Customer service, not just price, should also be considered when moving to a new provider
Watchdog consulting over a move that would save consumers money
Series of smaller company failures prompts regulator to act
Regulator wants to lower cost of connecting nuclear plant to the grid
Jonathan Brearley to take over from Dermot Nolan in February
Ofgem penalises company’s trading platform after watchdog found individual engaged in ‘spoofing’
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