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Friday, 24 September 2021
Monday, 20 September 2021
Joint statement on the UK gas market from Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, and Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley
Monday, 20 September 2021
Joint statement on the UK gas market from Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng and Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley.
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
We're seeking views on the options for addressing electricity supplier payment default under the Renewables Obligation (RO) support scheme in England and Wales.
Friday, 23 July 2021
As part of the Future energy market review, we’re seeking views on our vision for future of the energy retail markets, including key opportunities and challenges.
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
BEIS and Ofgem are seeking views on our proposed institutional governance framework for the energy codes.
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
We're seeking views on proposals for the future role, organisational design and phased implementation of a Future System Operator with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems.
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
This plan sets how we will transition to a smart, flexible, decarbonised energy system.
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
This plan sets how we will transition to a smart, flexible, decarbonised energy system.
Monday, 19 July 2021
Unleashing the full potential of smart systems and flexibility in our energy sector could reduce the costs of managing the system by up to £10 billion a year by 2050, as well as generate up to 10,000 jobs.
Thursday, 11 March 2021
CHPQA methodology, definitions, QI thresholds, and criteria for Good Quality certification.
Monday, 04 January 2021
Open letter to developers of offshore wind generation, electricity transmission licensees, and other interested parties, calling for views to support the Offshore transmission network review.
Monday, 24 August 2020
Open letter to developers of offshore wind generation, electricity transmission licensees, and other interested parties, calling for views to support the Offshore transmission network review.
Thursday, 12 March 2020
Barry Panayi confirmed as Non-Executive Director at the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem).
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Myriam Madden confirmed as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem).
Tuesday, 31 December 2019
11 million customers have saved as much as £1 billion on their energy bills in 2019, according to new data to mark the first anniversary of the government’s energy price cap.
Tuesday, 31 December 2019
11 million customers have saved as much as £1 billion on their energy bills in 2019, according to new data to mark the first anniversary of the government’s energy price cap.
Wednesday, 02 October 2019
Open letter from BEIS and Ofgem to the Energy Networks Association setting out their view on the work of the Open Networks project.
Wednesday, 02 October 2019
Open letter from BEIS and Ofgem to the Energy Networks Association setting out their view on the work of the Open Networks project.
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Find out how ECO providers can sell 'lots' to energy companies in return for ECO subsidy, what are the rules and who can trade.
Monday, 22 July 2019
A joint government and Ofgem review of the codes which govern our energy system.
Monday, 22 July 2019
As part of the Future energy market review, we’re seeking views on our vision for future of the energy retail markets, including key opportunities and challenges.
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Open letter from BEIS and Ofgem to the Energy Networks Association setting out their view on the work of the Open Networks project.
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Open letter from BEIS and Ofgem to the Energy Networks Association setting out their view on the work of the Open Networks project.
Friday, 05 July 2019
Activities and achievements of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.
Tuesday, 01 January 2019
Government delivers on manifesto commitment to protect millions from unjustified price rises as energy price cap comes into force today.
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
John Crackett has been appointed as a non-executive director to Ofgem.
Friday, 21 September 2018
New Ofgem Chair, Martin Cave, will take up his role on 1 October 2018.
Monday, 25 June 2018
Professor Martin Cave selected by Secretary of State for Business and Energy to lead regulator Ofgem, putting consumers at the heart of its work.
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
One million more vulnerable consumers will be protected by extension to Ofgem safeguard tariff cap
Monday, 24 July 2017
Government and Ofgem set out plan to upgrade energy system, putting consumers in control.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
An energy supplier league table is to be published to increase transparency on the numbers of people on expensive standard variable tariffs.
Friday, 22 January 2016
The Department of Energy and Climate Change alongside Ofgem announced new appointments to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA).
Monday, 10 November 2014
More social landlords and their tenants could soon be benefitting from renewable heating, helping them have warmer homes and lower bills.
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Find out how renewable heating could help you have a warmer home this winter
Saturday, 25 October 2014
Use the extra hour gained when the clocks go back this weekend to switch energy supplier and save £200 on average on bills
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Statement by Energy Secretary Edward Davey in response to Ofgem's analysis regarding energy bill charges and payment methods.
Monday, 21 April 2014
Switching energy supplier is set to become much quicker, with energy companies committing to slashing switching times by the end of the year.
Thursday, 27 February 2014
A smart grid will help minimise people’s bills, create jobs and fuel growth.
Thursday, 07 November 2013
Secretary of State Edward Davey's response to the findings of Ofgem and the Financial Conducts Authority following an investigation in to alleged UK gas market manipulation.
Thursday, 06 June 2013
The UK Government will implement a European Union Regulation to protect wholesale gas and electricity markets from abuse.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Energy Secretary Edward Davey said: “I am extremely concerned about these allegations and will be keeping in close touch with the regulators…
Friday, 19 October 2012
Commenting on Ofgem’s retail market review proposals, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “I welcome the proposals Ofgem…
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