Energy flexibility

Open Networks Project announces community energy forums

The forums will allow groups to provide input on public consultations directly to project representatives.

SSEN launches ‘urgent review’, as Ofgem refuses £258m of funding

The energy regulator has turned down a series of projects from electricity distribution network companies, totalling £258 million. However, it has approved £64 million for other projects.

Compliance via the cloud

Legislation is changing energy generation, but the legal knowledge to accompany this is poor. Software can help suppliers to navigate regulatory complexity with clarity and certainty.

Electricity North West tenders flexibility services

The North West network operator issued 52MW of tenders last year. It has also announced areas for potential future flexibility.

Shared learning in serving vulnerable customers

Exploring the ethics of big data

Why smart meters remain an untapped resource

The UK energy system is ready to join the data revolution

Ofgem cuts £80m from National Grid’s Hinkley connection costs

Ofgem is proposing to use its RIIO framework to fund the connection of the new reactor at Hinkley Point C instead of its competition proxy model.

Breaking Ground: WPD, SSEN and other projects

From WPD's £4.2 million safeguarding investment to Cadent's upgrade of Cheshire gas mains, there have been several projects happening across the sector recently. Utility Week takes a look at some of these in our weekly roundup.

Net zero : Don’t ignore the low-hanging fruit

Elexon calls for nationwide flexibility exchanges

Code administrator Elexon is proposing that nationwide electricity “flexibility platforms” are set up. The platforms would allow local distribution network operators (DNOs), suppliers and businesses to buy storage output or demand-side response (DSR) services. 

Renationalisation would be a disaster for net zero

It’s private investment – not state ownership – that’s our best bet to realise the UK’s target of net zero by 2050, says ENA chief executive, David Smith.

For new Ofgem chief the heat is on

The speculation is finally over. Ofgem has named Jonathan Brearley as the man set to take on arguably the toughest job in regulation right now. And the heat is already on. In fact, as hot seats go, this one is fairly off the scale, says Suzanne Heneghan.

Ovo’s Kaluza partners with Powervault to help balance grid

SP Energy Networks to hold auctions for 95MW of flexibility

Nuisance tripping problem taking too long to solve

Lobbying at the heart of looming Capacity Market crisis

Dr Matthew Lockwood gives his view on the role lobbying by big energy firms played in the breakdown of the system. He argues that new ways of making energy policy are essential if the UK is serious about reaching its net-zero goal.

Use the smart meter rollout extension wisely

The energy sector must use the smart meter extension to fix the flaws that have dogged the rollout so far and make sure consumers are properly engaged, according to Citizen's Advice

Debating the New Deal for Utilities