Ofgem plans to plug investment gap for network revamp

Jessica Shankleman
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Energy regulator announces £24bn gas and electricity network upgrade after grid operators criticised its original proposals

Ofgem has earmarked up to £24bn of additional investment could be mobilised to upgrade Britain's ageing power networks over the next decade, although consumers are set to foot the bill. The energy watchdog...

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