UKERC issues response to REMA consultation

On 3 November, UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) published a response to BEIS’ Review of Electricity Market Arrangement (REMA) consultation.

Our experts discuss what the response addresses and how some of the proposals would place new responsibilities on retail energy suppliers.

Read the full blog on our What is REMA portal, which is our hub for the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements.

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