Energy consultation responses
Third party financing of renewable heat
20 March 2015
Financial support for renewable heating systems under the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme has been a welcome step to ensure households can access such new types of heating, especially in rural areas where many are reliant on expensive oil or solid fuel heating systems.
Response to CMA updated statement of issues
30 March 2015
The Competition and Markets Authority is conducting an enquiry into the energy industry. This submission provides our response to the Competition And Markets Authority consultation on its updated issues statement published on 18 February.
Ofgem forward work programme 2015-16
20 March 2015
Network RIG and environmental report guidance
20 March 2015
Clear and effective reporting by networks of all sectors is vital to the improved transparency, accountability and engagement that are meant to be part of the RIIO model.
White labels final proposals
20 March 2015
Citizens Advice agrees that white labels have the ability to deliver consumer benefits, choice and engagement with the market. However, increased transparency about the relationship between white labels and their partner suppliers is also essential.
Ofgem Simplification Plan 2015-16 response
17 March 2015
Ofgem's Simplification Plan is part of its planning and delivery of its corporate strategy and workplan. This response accompanies our response to the Ofgem workplan for 2015-6.
Assessment of the benefits of the innovation roll-out mechanism [for energy network companies]
27 February 2015
As part of a wider suite of measures introduced under RIIO [the price mechanism for energy network companies] to stimulate network innovation, the IRM has an important function in enabling the smart grid solutions needed to achieve decarbonisation at an affordable price for consumers.
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon proposal
16 February 2015
Citizens Advice response on proposals to build a tidal lagoon at Swansea Bay with support from the Contract for Difference arrangements for low carbon generation
Confidence Code for energy price comparison sites
02 March 2015
Citizens Advice response to proposed changes to the Confidence Code for energy price comparison sites.
Consumer engagement and vulnerability incentive for energy networks
28 January 2015
Citizens Advice response to Ofgem's Stakeholder Engagement and Consumer Vulnerability Incentive consultation.
Proposals to delay introduction of Data Communications Company
22 January 2015
Welsh Government call for evidence on the development of an energy efficiency strategy for Wales
22 January 2015
Citizens Advice Cymru response to the Welsh Government’s call for evidence around a new Energy Efficiency Strategy for Wales.
Energy and Climate Change Committee's call for evidence: energy price comparison websites
19 January 2015
Citizens Advice response to the Energy and Climate Change Committee’s call for evidence on energy price comparison websites.
Ofgem consultation on financial penalties and consumer redress policy
09 January 2015
Citizens Advice response to Ofgem on financial penalties and consumer redress policy.
CMA consultation on approach to financial and profitability analysis
24 December 2014
CMA consultation on approach to financial and profitability
Independent Supplier Complaint Handling Performance Consultation Decision
23 December 2014
Citizens Advice decision on Independent Supplier Complaint Handling Performance consultation.
Ofgem Licence Lite proposals
08 December 2014
BIS consulation on cooperation between economic regulators
01 December 2014
Citizens Advice response to BIS consultation on cooperation between economic regulators