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A whole-systems revolution

A new approach to energy planning where network operators and local authorities work in collaboration could be the key to meeting decarbonisation targets, and lowering costs. Catherine Early reports.

6 years ago

The winners of Ofgem’s Network innovation Competition

6 years ago

Ofgem toughens up on energy network returns

The energy regulator has published plans to slash in half the returns that energy networks can make in its proposals for the new RIIO2 price control framework, which covers the electricity and gas transmission networks together with gas distribution.

6 years ago

Clark allows increased capacity at planned gas turbine plant

The secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has given permission to vary the development consent order for a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant at King’s Lynn.

6 years ago

Chief executive’s view: Chris Train, Cadent

When it comes to explaining what Cadent does, it is easy to start with a

6 years ago

Electralink secures gas health and safety contract

Electralink, the company responsible for operating the data hub underpinning the UK energy market, has secured a contract to assist the Gas Safety Trust (GST), Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) and Gas Industry Safety Group (GISG) to improve health and safety and awareness.

6 years ago

Blackouts in Scotland could last days, report finds

Days would be needed to restore electricity supply in Scotland after blackouts, the risk of which are increasing due to the grid’s growing reliance on intermittent renewable generation, according to a new report.

6 years ago

The plan to convert the North to run on hydrogen

The biggest barrier to a hydrogen gas grid will be a lack of political will.

6 years ago

Ofgem names 2018 network innovation competition winners

Ofgem has awarded funding of £46.8 million to four projects as part of its annual network innovation competitions.

6 years ago

The future of gas heats up

"The only sensible, cost-effective and deliverable solution is to decarbonise the hard-to-tackle heat sector by greening our gas"

6 years ago

Blueprint unveiled for £22.7bn hydrogen gas grid

6 years ago

CCC backs hydrogen-hybrid heat pumps

6 years ago

UK gas supply ‘precarious’ without government intervention

The UK’s gas supply is in a “precarious position” and investment in new storage capacity

6 years ago

Crown Estate Scotland to survey energy tenants

Crown Estate Scotland is to survey its energy and infrastructure tenants across the country. The

6 years ago

National Grid profits dip due to cancelled gas pipeline

6 years ago

‘Ground-breaking’ hydrogen blending pilot gets green light

6 years ago

Gas safety rules ‘block’ decarbonisation of heating network

Gas safety regulations should be updated to spur the development of low carbon heating by allowing the pipe network to transport hydrogen, MPs have been told.

6 years ago

Brexit ‘not likely’ to impact security of energy supply

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published its latest annual report on the security of the UK’s energy supplies.

7 years ago

Utility Week Awards winner case study: Spinning off National Grid Gas Distribution

7 years ago

Networks look to innovation to prepare for a decentralised energy system

The evolution of the UK’s energy system to become decentralised, decarbonised and digitalised is well

7 years ago