Energy flexibility

Government needs ‘plan B’ for capacity market

The government should work on a back-up plan for the capacity market in the event the European Commission does not reapprove the scheme, Rachel Reeves has warned.

Call for ‘certain Ofgem powers’ to be devolved for EV rollout

Councils should be handed Ofgem’s powers over distribution networks in order to kickstart the local infrastructure for electric vehicles, a new report has recommended.

Tempus Energy slams government for refusal to reform capacity market

The boss of Tempus Energy has slammed the government for refusing to reform the capacity market, whilst urging ministers to “start being honest” with investors and parliament.

BEIS to resume collecting capacity payments from suppliers

The government has announced its intention to resume collecting capacity market payments from suppliers during the current standstill period.

Utility Week review of 2018: Energy networks and generation

Change is usually accompanied by uncertainty. Driven by the need to decarbonise, the energy industry is in the midst of a radical transformation. Whilst the end goal is clear, the route there is still being plotted out.

Capacity market halt risks undermining investor confidence

The suspension of the electricity capacity market risks further undermining investor confidence in the power sector, which is already shaky as a result of Brexit, the chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) committee has warned Claire Perry.

A smart world needs the right data

Put simply, the smart energy system of the future will be developed on the foundations

Electricity North West announces partnership with aggregator

Electricity North West (Construction and Maintenance) has announced a partnership with aggregator GridBeyond to provide enhanced demand-side response (DSR) and intelligent energy service technologies to businesses in its area.

All six DNOs sign up to flexibility pledge

Flood defences at risk as vandals damage ENW substation

National Grid announces appointment of new CFO

National Grid has announced the appointment of Andy Agg as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Agg previously served as the interim CFO.

Government to hold T-1 capacity auction in summer

Smart homes appearing on the radar

Interest in smart technology is on the rise, and it is being driven, in part,

VOICES: ReDesigning Regulation: starting a managed revolution

The challenge for the energy sector is not if change is happening, but at what

Western Power Distribution joins trial of flexibility platform

National Grid develops frequency response auction platform

Ofgem names 2018 network innovation competition winners

Ofgem has awarded funding of £46.8 million to four projects as part of its annual network innovation competitions.

Northern Powergrid has extra staff to deal with Storm Diana

Northern Powergrid takes extra safety measures to deal with Storm Diana.

Ofgem proposes ‘line rental’ model for residual network charges

Step change needed in RIIO2 to meet decarbonisation goals

Current proposals for changing the price controls of distrIbution network operators go "nowhere near" enough to help decarbonise the UK’s energy system, according to one of the sector’s leading academics.