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Energy weekly highlights—4 June 2020

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Published on: 04 June 2020

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Table of contents

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ofgem amends RIIO-1 network price control processes due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Ofgem pens letter on relaxing network charge payment terms
European Commission releases report on reducing energy risks during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Brexit
Government responds to future UK carbon pricing consultation outcome
Networks and network connections
Ofgem rejects proposals for network operators to publish certain requirements
Renewable energy
European Commission publishes a draft act for financing renewable energy projects

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Article summary

This week's edition of the Energy weekly highlights includes updates on the energy sector’s response to the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets’ (Ofgem) decision to amend the RIIO-1 network price control processes for 2020. We also include analyses of the key provisions and anticipated impacts of the European Commission’s Draft Implementing Act for financing renewable energy projects and the recently published proposal for a UK Emissions Trading System (ETS).

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