Ofgem

Cornish brokerage firm welcomes energy sector investigation

A Cornish energy firm has welcomed a full competition investigation into the energy sector, which aims to ensure a “simpler, clearer and fairer” market for consumers.

Ofgem this week announced that it had referred the energy market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a full investigation.

The watchdog said: “An investigation should ensure, once and for all, that...

A fairer deal? Regulator bans fixed term energy tariff increases

  • Fixed means fixed – consumers on fixed deals now get price certainty
  • Automatic roll-overs now banned for householders on fixed deals
  • Energy suppliers are now subject to Ofgem’s reforms and the next step will see simpler tariffs coming into force at the end of December

The energy industry watchdog Ofgem has announced that from today (Tuesday 22...

Ofgem proposes new rules for suppliers to tackle energy theft

  • Electricity suppliers could face new rules requiring them to detect, investigate and prevent theft
  • National theft risk assessment service could be set up by suppliers
  • Up to one third of the electricity stolen each year goes towards powering cannabis farms

The energy industry regulator Ofgem has today put forward proposals for new rules requiring...

RHI Workshop - Exeter

A ‘Renewable Heat Incentive’ (RHI) Funded Heat Pump Solutions workshop was held at The Buckerell Lodge Hotel in Exeter. The high-profile event created by Carbon Savings Alliance (CSA) and co-hosted by My Green Heating Finance and Kensa Heat Pumps, attracted over 50 delegates from across the South West, and beyond. This included Social Housing Associations, architects and leading members of the...