The potential for Ofgem to contribute to re-shaping the UK energy system for a sustainable future is huge. We'd like to see Ofgem's primary duty changed so that its central focus is on creating a sustainable system which costs as little as possible. - Bernie Bulkin, SDC Commissioner

Our second thematic review examines Ofgem's performance as the regulator of the gas and electricity markets, and highlights some of the ways in which we believe Ofgem could play a long-

term role in reducing carbon emissions from electricity and heat production.

Key recommendations include:

• The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, should be made central to Ofgem's remit in order to meet the needs of future consumers.
• Providing consumers with better information through smarter metering and billing to help them make decisions about their energy consumption.

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