Closed consultation

Smarter regulation: strengthening the economic regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors

From:
Department for Business and Trade
Published
22 November 2023
Last updated
9 January 2024 — See all updates

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Summary

We’re seeking views on specific proposals to improve the economic regulation of the water, energy and fixed telecoms sectors regulated by Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
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Consultation description

The consultation focuses on a specific set of proposals that target issues raised across these areas:

  • growth
  • competition
  • consumers
  • duties
  • appeals

It seeks views on proposals that can:

  • improve the economic regulatory environment
  • increase investment and growth
  • promote competition
  • provide support to consumers
  • bolster the appeals regime

The consultation also includes a high-level assessment of the impacts of each proposal, using a multi-criteria analysis methodology.

The consultation welcomes responses from any individuals or organisations with an interest in economic regulation in the energy, water or telecoms sectors.

Documents

Smarter regulation: strengthening the economic regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors, consultation document

PDF, 15.8 MB, 106 pages

Rheoleiddio Doethach: Cryfhau rheoleiddiad economaidd y sectorau ynni, dŵr a thelathrebu

PDF, 146 KB, 6 pages

Published 22 November 2023
Last updated 9 January 2024 + show all updates

  1. Consultation extended until 28 January 2024.

  2. First published.

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