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Written question asked by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Friday, 27 April 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 May 2018 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 May 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Energy: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to support Ofgem in ensuring that the new RIIO-2 price control framework is tougher on energy network companies.

Answer

Network regulation, including setting the next energy network price control, RIIO-2, is a matter for Ofgem as the independent energy regulator. By law, Government has no role in this process.

Ofgem states that its proposals for RIIO-2 are expected to save consumers £5 billion over 5 years or around £15-25 per household bill.

Government welcomes regulators and network companies acting in the best interests of consumers and expects consumers to get a fair deal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
138960
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Energy Prices
Link
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