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Ofgem publishes consumer protection guidance for the SSES load control licence ahead of end-2026 application window

Ofgem has issued compliance guidance for Flexibility Service Providers under the incoming Smart Secure Electricity Systems load control licence, with applications due to open by end-2026.

8 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem publishes approved R0207 modification text, closing a two-year gap in export supplier MOA charging rules

Ofgem has published the approved Retail Energy Code modification R0207, which clarifies how Meter Operator Agents charge export suppliers - a fix timed to the MHHS migration window closing in May 2027.

8 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem approves amended interconnection agreement between Interconnector Limited and National Gas at Bacton

Ofgem has issued a decision approving proposed amendments to the interconnection agreement between Interconnector Limited and National Gas, governing the Bacton connection point on the UK's National Transmission System.

7 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem approves REC R0207, settling export supplier MOA charging rules ahead of MHHS migration

Ofgem has approved Retail Energy Code modification R0207, clarifying how Meter Operator Agents charge export suppliers - a fix timed to the ongoing MHHS migration.

7 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem proposes to update EBIT allowance input to reflect RPI reform taking effect in February 2030

Ofgem is consulting on a targeted update to one input in the energy price cap's EBIT allowance calculation, ahead of the UK Statistics Authority's planned alignment of RPI with CPIH in February 2030.

7 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem's Energy Redress Scheme crosses £250 million and one million customers served since 2018

Ofgem's Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has reached £250 million in total funding and one million customers supported - a record for the enforcement-backed grant programme running since 2018.

7 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem proposes to exempt small electricity suppliers from Universal Service Obligation in new retail innovation consultation

Ofgem has opened a consultation proposing to exempt electricity suppliers with fewer than 50,000 domestic customers from the Universal Service Obligation, the latest step in a multi-year effort to lower regulatory barriers for retail innovators.

6 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Ofgem launches investor engagement forum as data centre commitment fee consultation closes 16 September

Ofgem has set up a new monthly Connections Investor Delivery Engagement Forum and is consulting on a £237,500-£712,500/MW data centre commitment fee, with responses due by 16 September 2026.

6 Aug 2026Generated imageMarkets & Policy

Natural gas price rebound drove U.S.-Canada gas and electricity trade value higher in 2025, even as total energy trade fell 11%

EIA data show U.S.-Canada natural gas and electricity trade value rose in 2025 despite an 11% drop in total bilateral energy trade to $137 billion, driven by a 56% surge in Henry Hub prices.

6 Aug 2026

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