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Chief executive’s view: the electric vehicle shift

Demand for diesel cars is plummeting as demand for electric vehicles is on a rapid upwards trajectory. Ovo Energy chief executive Stephen Fitzpatrick looks at the implications for the energy system.

8 years ago

The move to a DSO model picks up the pace

Electricity network companies are beginning to roll out new business models as they prepare to transform into DSOs. Tom Grimwood looks at what they’re doing.

8 years ago

DNOs and customer service: performing for the broad measure

8 years ago

Northern Powergrid to create ‘virtual’ local energy market

Northern Powergrid has unveiled plans to use computer modelling and laboratory demos to create a

8 years ago

Ofgem rejects subsea power line for Shetland Islands

Ofgem has rejected plans to install a 60MW power line between the Shetland Islands and

8 years ago

EVs could provide 11GW of flexibility by 2030

Electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to provide more than 11GW of flexible capacity to

8 years ago

Power networks target innovation benefits worth £1.7bn

Electricity network operators plan to deliver £1.7 billion of benefits to the energy system by

8 years ago

More than half of customers unsure whether to install a smart meter

Exclusive Utility Week research has revealed more than 50 per cent of consumers may choose

8 years ago

Government rules out new low carbon levies until 2025

The government has signalled there will be no new low carbon electricity levies until 2025. In its update of the Levy Control Framework (LCF), announced in today’s (22 November) Budget, the government said the move will shield consumers from increasing energy bills.

8 years ago