This call for input is the first part of Ofgem's discussion paper to engage with the debate on and whether we need to make changes.
The discussion paper outlines:
A consultation on the evidence collected through the last call for input, proposing a series of measures to address consumer harm.
The government is seeking views on its proposed Strategy and Policy Statement for energy policy in Great Britain.
The Strategy and Policy Statement is developed in accordance with the Energy Act 2013 and sets out the government’s strategic priorities and other main considerations of its energy policy; the policy outcomes to be achieved as a result of the implementation of that policy; and the roles and responsibilities of those who are involved in implementation of that policy.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy launched a consultation on the framework to implement tighter minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for privately rented non-domestic buildings. This follows the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy committing the government to reducing business energy usage by 20% by 2030.
OFGEM has announced a strategic review of the microbusiness energy market to better understand and address the issues faced by microbusinesses. OFGEM has concerns that the energy market isn’t working as well as it should for microbusinesses. The complexity of the market with its wide variety of contracts and lack of accessible information about prices means some microbusinesses find it hard and costly to engage in the market to find a better deal.
This consultation document sets out Ofgem’s draft Forward Work Programme for the extended period of 2019-21. It also sets out how Ofgem intend to simplify its regulatory approach, with the aim of reducing burdens for industry, and how it will operate in an efficient and effective way.
The Retail Exit Code (REC) was put to provide protection to business customers until competition in the retail market becomes fully functional. It is designed to provide default protection to customers who have not actively selected their water supplier in areas where the incumbent has exited the market.
We are consulting on our proposed approach to future retail price protections that will apply from 1 April 2020. Our proposals include changes to the protections for all customers as well as simplifications to the way the price protections are implemented.
Ofgem has opened a consultation inviting views on their proposal to introduce a 12-month backbilling licence obligation. The licence obligation would benefit microbusinesses and domestic consumers.
