Ofgem alters parameters of the Market Stabilisation Charge
Ofgem is altering the parameters of the Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC), which it brought in in February in response to supplier volatility.
Ofgem is altering the parameters of the Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC), which it brought in in February in response to supplier volatility.
Cornwall Insight is predicting the winter price cap will increase by a further £600 beyond last week’s 54% jump.
Industry groups, charities and organisations have criticised Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement for failing to provide support for households amid the continually rising power prices.
The European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET) has called for the creation of a time limited emergency liquidity support system, to ensure the continued function of the wholesale energy markets amid continued volatility.
The UK could reduce its Russian gas imports by 80% this year by following nine steps, says climate change think tank E3G.
Energy UK has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide additional support measures for consumers and the economy amid volatile energy prices.
Pursuing heat pumps and energy efficiency measures would be faster route to get off of Russian gas than proposed expansion of drilling in the North Sea.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he will issue an energy strategy in the coming days in response to the volatility of gas and power prices seen following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The cost of energy is extremely volatile currently due to Russia invading Ukraine, said Cornwall Insight.