Electricity networks

Expert View: Unearthing the UK’s buried secrets

Previously I’ve written about how the UK is falling behind in relation to the serious

National Grid attacks Ofgem decision on funding plans for Hinkley connection

National Grid has attacked an Ofgem decision on the funding arrangements for the connection of

UK homeowners concerned about energy related mishaps

Global home services business, has revealed 71 per cent of customers worldwide are satisfied with their utility company but 67% would recommend them.

Open Networks: what’s coming up in 2018?

The energy networks are facing monumental change, and they must be ready to take a more flexible approach to managing the system if they are to realise the benefits of this transition. Tom Grimwood looks at how the Energy Networks Association's Open Networks project is helping networks manage the change, and where its focus will be in the coming year.

Peaking plant developers seek injunction on embedded benefits cut

A group of peaking plant developers have sought an injunction to prevent Ofgem enacting a

Europe could be 20 years ahead of US on hitting off-grid energy parity

The costs of self-generated energy could be of an equivalent price to an energy provider by 2022 in Europe, revealed findings from Ernst and Young Global Ltd (EY).

Just five councils take up government offer on electric car charge points

Just five councils across England have taken advantage of a government backed scheme for funding

High electricity network profits ‘adding £20 to household bills’

Distribution network operators (DNOs) are making profits “beyond most companies’ wildest dreams”, the Energy and

Intergen slams Ofgem decision on transmission charges

Intergen has slammed a recent decision by Ofgem to refuse a £120 million rebate on

Letter from the Editor: New Year’s Resolutions

1. One person crossing their fingers for a good start of the new year will be

No bonus for Ofgem’s boss as he apologises to vulnerable customers

Dermot Nolan has apologised to vulnerable customers for not acting earlier to crack down on

North Sea island wind power hub could help meet energy targets

A man-made island surrounded by wind farms in the heart of the North Sea could

Power networks – an energy entrepreneur’s New Year story

Hi, I’m Simon, and I work for PowerZ a new and dramatically well-funded tech start-up

National Grid to ‘simplify’ balancing services for greater ‘transparency’

Networks set to earn strong returns over RIIO

Network returns are set to significantly exceed the baselines set by Ofgem during the first RIIO periods, the regulator has confirmed in its latest annual reports on the price controls. Tom Grimwood rounds up the findings.