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Energy sector ‘requires deep digitalisation’

A taskforce has been launched to accelerate the digitalisation of the energy system. The Energy Digitalisation Taskforce is the successor to the Energy Data Taskforce and will once again be chaired by Laura Sandys.

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Taking a stakeholder-led approach on the case for TNUoS reform

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UKPN sets outs science-based approach to 2028 net-zero goal

UK Power Networks has had its carbon reduction plan and targets endorsed by the Science-Based Target Initiative. The distribution network operator said it is on course to reach net zero for all directly-controllable carbon emissions by 2028. This comprises a 42 per cent reduction in these emissions based on the 2018/19 level, with the rest offset.

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Ofgem argues RIIO2 appeals are ‘without merit’

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National Grid uses ‘smart valves’ to unlock 1.5GW of network capacity

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WWU: PR19 decision has no material bearing on RIIO2 appeals

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ENW joins Flexible Power platform

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The state of storage

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Black start contracts awarded for northern regions

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Calls for reform of ‘flawed’ Smart Export Guarantee

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Tech Talk: Taming faults to support the transition to net zero

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Flexible Connections: Blocker or Enabler?

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Ofgem: ‘Whopping’ WPD premium shows market still attractive

Ofgem’s director of networks has told a Utility Week conference the premium National Grid is paying to acquire Western Power Distribution (WPD) proves the regulator’s case on cost of equity.

4 years ago

SPEN to launch 1.4GW flexibility tender

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is to launch its largest ever flexibility tender. Graham Campbell, head of distribution systems operation at SPEN, exclusively revealed at Utility Week’s Future Networks Conference that the company is seeking to procure 1.4GW of flexibility for 2023 to 2028.

4 years ago

WPD spearheads combined approach to local energy planning

A consortium led by Western Power Distribution (WPD) is working to create a combined approach to local energy planning to help local authorities and network companies achieve net zero. The Energy Planning Integrated with Councils (EPIC) project is being trialled in three areas in South West England and will seek to develop an agreed process for identifying and analysing energy plans in relation to the increased uptake of low carbon technologies.

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Digital substations are a catalyst to achieving net zero

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RIIO framework ‘must be aligned’ with Scotland’s energy plans

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National Grid calls for creation of a heat delivery board

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Countdown to COP: The state of storage

Date: 06/05/2021 10:30 am

CMA pushes back deadline for RIIO2 appeals decision

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has pushed back the deadline for its decision on the appeals by transmission and gas distribution networks against their final determinations for the RIIO2 price controls. The deadline for redeterminations is now set for 30 October 2021.

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