Electricity networks

Networks failing to show ‘true leadership’ on net zero

Investigation into National Grid and Scottish Power over subsea cable issues

The probe will consider whether the joint venture between National Grid and Scottish Power breached licence conditions in the delivery and operation of the £1.3 billion Western HVDC subsea cable between Scotland and Wales.

UK ‘will leave’ EU internal energy market after Brexit

The European Commission has admitted that energy relations with the UK will not be “business as usual” after Brexit, with the country expected to leave the single electricity market and its tools. Utility Week has seen slides presented by the Commission at an energy summit this month which call for “strong level playing field guarantees”.

Network operators ‘cannot justify’ budget increases requested for RIIO2

Regional growth and utilities

GridBeyond secures £9m investment to fund research and expansion

What’s it worth to me? The value of energised fencing

Consumers unsure how habits affect energy bills

ENA consults on 2020 workplan for Open Networks project

SSEN secures funds to model impact of local energy strategies

Weekend press round-up: Former minister says May’s price cap has failed

In this weekend’s press round-up: Conservative MP John Penrose says consumers are still being ripped off after Theresa May introduced the “wrong kind” of price cap; Octopus Energy acquires 70,000 customers from French energy firm Engie; and water companies defy Ofwat by paying out hundreds of millions of pounds in dividends.

Unlocking the value of DSOs

SSEN enlists Just Eat to feed customers during power cuts

Moixa and Honda help council make EV charging smart

National Grid launches £430m green bond