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Brexit white paper signals continuation in EU ETS

The government has signalled that it wants to remain in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to maintain the efficient flow of energy along its interconnector links with the rest of Europe post-Brexit.

7 years ago

Chief executive’s view: transforming our communities

"Because of the dramatic pace of change in the industry, we recently took on an exercise to fundamentally reassess what we were here for"

7 years ago

Objectives given for Scotland’s public energy company bid

Overarching objectives for the Scottish government’s bid to create a publicly owned energy company have been suggested in a study by the University of Strathclyde.

7 years ago

Expert View: Delivering More of What Matters to Customers Ahead of PR19 And RIIO-2

But with the utilities sector transforming swiftly, the pressure is on for providers to adapt

7 years ago

Government launches green vehicle ‘Road to Zero’ strategy

Electric charging points look set to be a mandatory feature on many new housing developments under the government’s blueprint for encouraging the mass switch from combustion engine vehicles.

7 years ago

SSEN appoints Barlow to chair RIIO-T2 user group

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has appointed independent regulation expert Tracey Barlow to head

7 years ago

Ofgem gives all-clear to WPD to access smart meter data

The regulator has approved a data privacy plan submitted by Western Power Distribution setting out its proposed arrangements for collecting, processing and storing the information based on half-hourly consumption data from domestic smart meter customers.

7 years ago

Ofgem says recent actions will save consumers £17bn

The headline figure, revealed in an annual report, consists of £7.8 billion of direct benefits, £8.8 billion of indirect benefits and a £542 million reduction in funding for networks companies.

7 years ago

Leep Utilities secures contract with Canary Wharf Group

Independent distribution network operator (IDNO) Leep Utilities has secured the last-mile electricity network to serve the latest phase of Canary Wharf in London’s Docklands.

7 years ago

‘Virtual power station’ to relieve pressure on London network

UK Power Networks is teaming up with battery manufacturer Powervault to install a fleet of storage systems in 40 homes across the London borough of Barnet.

7 years ago

‘Bonkers’ to subsidise dumb EV chargers

The boss of Ovo Energy has said it is “bonkers” for the government to continue

7 years ago

Cut to embedded benefits upheld following legal battle

Ofgem’s decision to slash the value of triad avoidance payments has been upheld following a failed legal challenge.

7 years ago

Energy innovation should be ‘funded by industry’

Energy innovation should be funded by the industry, rather than by the regulator, according to

7 years ago

Energy efficiency body a ‘natural fit’ with EUA

The British Energy Efficiency Federation (BEEF) has joined trade association the Energy and Utilities Alliance

7 years ago

Smart and V2G charging could halve EV integration costs by 2030

The annual cost of integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into the energy system could be cut

7 years ago

Ofgem selects preferred bidder for Race Bank offshore grid connection

Ofgem has selected Diamond Transmission Partners as the preferred bidder to own and operate the

7 years ago

Insight report: Blockchain breakthrough?

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of talk in the energy

7 years ago

Grid confident of meeting EV demand, says minister

BEIS select committee hears power networks will cope with expected 10 per cent demand rise following mass switch to electric vehicles over next 30 years.

7 years ago

Energy sector must embrace the opportunities of EVs

"There are plenty of challenges for the industry when it comes to EVs"

7 years ago

‘First ever’ time of use tariff launches for EV users

The tariff is up to 70 per cent cheaper than typical “big six” tariffs and on average at least 25 per cent cheaper than typical cheap Economy 7 tariff night rates, Octopus Energy claimed.

7 years ago