Charges and charging rules
One of our strategic priorities is to advocate for affordable charges that all current and future consumers see as fair and value for money. Here are our response to consultations on charges and charging rules and guidance, for retail, wholesale and connection charges.
Consultation Responses
Our response to the Welsh Government consultation: Digital Economy Act: Proposed list of data-sharing public bodies in Wales
The consultation includes details of the public bodies in Wales to be named as those who eligible to share information under the Digital Economy Act 2017 water poverty objective.
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Welsh Government consultation on data sharing public bodies in Digital Economy Act - February 2019
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Our response to Digital Economy Act, part 5: data sharing codes and regulations consultation
This consultation set out the draft code to guide the use of new data sharing powers intended to help water companies identify customers who need financial support.
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Our response to Ofwat Consultation on Wholesale Charging Rules
The consultation sets out Ofwat’s proposed rules for water companies wholesale charges.
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Ofwat consultation on Wholesale charging rules - September 2016
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The consultation set out the Welsh Government’s objectives for charging in the water industry within the context of its overarching policy commitments for the water sector within Wales.
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Welsh Government's charging guidance to Ofwat - October 2015
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Our response to Ofwat Consultation on charges scheme rules for 2016/17 and future developments
The consultation sets out Ofwat’s proposed charging rules and invites views on its future approach to charging issues.
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Ofwat consultation on charges scheme rules for 2016/17 and future developments - September 2015
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Our response to Defra Consultation on Charging Guidance to Ofwat
The consultation sets out the Government’s objectives for charging in the water industry and outlines how it expects these to be achieved.
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Defra consultation on charging guidance to Ofwat - August 2015
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Response to Ofwat Consultation “Wholesale and Retail Charges – a Consultation”
From April 2015 separate charges for wholesale and retail services will come into effect for customers in England and Wales. Ofwat’s consultation describes some of the different options available for setting charging rules and potential approaches to governance given the new price control framework.
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Ofwat Consultation on wholesale and retail charges for 2015-16 and charges scheme rules - July 2014
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