James Wallin

Utilities must beware ‘blind spots’ of vulnerability

Coventry to be UK’s second Energy Superhub

Weekend press round-up: Windfall tax on energy firms may hit 30% and run to 2028

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, the government is said to be mulling plans to extend the energy windfall tax and expand its scope to include low-carbon generators. A Whitehall source has also said electric vehicle owners could be hit with road tax bills in less than three years. Meanwhile, Elexon has significantly cut the size of the deposits it requires suppliers to offer for power plants when they order electricity in advance.

Octopus takes on Bulb’s 1.5m customers

Yorkshire secures drought permits

Proposals sought for hydrogen town pilots

The energy sector needs to recharge, reshape, and renew

New BEIS powers risk undermining Ofgem’s independence

Sunak restores fracking ban but blows cold on onshore wind

Shapps appointed BEIS secretary; Coffey returns to Defra