Ofgem faces grilling on winter energy challenges

The Chief of Ofgem is set to face tough questions from MPs as the House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee examines preparations for the upcoming winter

Missed energy payments: 48% of UK households struggle to keep the lights on

Nearly 2.2 million UK households have grappled with missed or defaulted essential payments, such as housing, loans, and credit cards, according to a new survey

Ofgem urged to address deemed rates for fair business energy pricing

Box Power has concerns about deemed rates in the non-domestic market – the consultancy believes these rates are “unduly onerous” and in breach of SLC obligations

Energy industry veteran chosen as next Ofgem Chair

Mark McAllister has served as Chair of the Office for Nuclear Regulation

MP confronts Centrica boss over record profits amid energy crisis

Conservative MP Vicky Ford has grilled Centrica’s Chief, Chris O’Shea, regarding the company’s increasing profits during a time of heightened concerns over the energy crisis

MPs set to grill energy suppliers over looming winter energy crisis

Executives of Centrica, EDF and E.ON will face questions about energy bill challenges and their commitment to customers

EDF’s customer debt skyrockets by 36%

New research conducted by EDF reveals robust public backing for the implementation of a social tariff to assist vulnerable energy customers, with 77% of Brits expressing support

“Project cancellations” amid Ofgem grid charging concerns

The existing charging mechanism employed by Ofgem for supergrid transformer reinforcement is leading to project delays and cancellations due to financial uncertainties faced by investors, according to developers

OVO urges ministers to drop standing charges and implement social tariff

Nearly 72% of the UK public finds the standing charge unfair, with 76% supporting the idea that vulnerable households should be exempt from it, according to a survey

Ofgem faces heat as energy supplier challenges new capital rules

Utilita alleges Ofgem jeopardises smaller firms with £115 per customer capital buffer mandate