Ofwat consultation on PR24 and Future Ideas Lab
Date published:
December 9, 2020
Ofwat is looking ahead to the 2024 price review and thinking about how to adapt, evolve and redesign the frameworks and processes so they are fit for the future. How can the industry change to keep up with customer expectations and deal with the challenges on the horizon.To promote discussion and debate around future regulation, Ofwat have established the Future Ideas Lab. The Future Ideas Lab is a place for anyone to submit their ideas on how Ofwat could evolve the price review to meet the challenges faced by the water sector.

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