The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

Energy price cap hike set to send July inflation surging

Most experts are forecasting that CPI inflation will rise to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

What size solar battery do I need? A guide to choosing the right capacity

How household electricity use, smart tariffs and future plans can affect the amount of storage you need

The Independent UK · Aug 18

What impact will July’s energy price hike have on UK inflation figures?

Many experts are forecasting that Consumer Prices Index inflation will rise back up to 2.9% in July, from 2.6% in June.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Why now is the time to buy solar panels

Electricity prices have risen and zero per cent VAT is due to end in 2027, but the case for buying solar panels still depends on your roof, usage and budget

The Independent UK · Aug 3

A heat pump could soon be cheaper than replacing your oil boiler – an expert explains

A £9,000 grant could make replacing an oil boiler with a heat pump cheaper than installing another oil-fired system

The Independent UK · Jul 31

UK Data Centres Could Pay Hundreds of Millions for Power Connections Under Ofgem's Plans

Developers behind new UK data centres could face upfront deposits worth hundreds of millions of pounds under Ofgem's latest proposals to ease pressure on Britain's electricity grid.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Datacentre projects face fees for grid access to ease connection queue, Ofgem says

Energy regulator’s plan would mean upfront fees or financial security via letters of credit, bonds or cash deposits

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here?

Experts have warned that June could mark a low point before price rises start to speed up again.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row

Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwave

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Inflation set to have cooled in June ahead of household energy squeeze

Most economists think a sharp drop in petrol and diesel prices will have helped pull the CPI inflation rate down to 2.7% in June, from 2.8% in May.

Evening Standard · Jul 21