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Appeal for greater transparency over balancing actions

Appeal for greater transparency over balancing actions

The anonymity of bilateral trades conducted outside of the balancing mechanism has created a “barrier to transparency and thus efficient competition”, it has been claimed. A subsidiary of Calon Energy has called for those trading with the electricity system operator to be identified.

6 years ago

Capacity Market mutualisation ‘no longer required’

The Electricity Settlements Company has scrapped a potential supplementary mutualisation process and confirmed providers will be paid in full this month for the period the Capacity Market was suspended.

6 years ago

Technological innovations to watch in 2020

What digital strategies are likely to drive the sector forward over the next 12 months? Graeme Wright, chief digital officer for utilities at Fujitsu UK, gives his top six predictions.

6 years ago

Urgent action needed as low-carbon generation stutters

Growth in low-carbon electricity generation stalled in 2019 despite almost a fourfold year-on-year increase in coal-free days. The figures have sparked calls for the government to go beyond its commitment to offshore wind and support other forms of renewables.

6 years ago

Webinar download: Improving the digital experience for priority groups

Advice for helping utility customers improve the digital experience for vulnerable customers is available in a Utility Week webinar – now available to download.

6 years ago

2019 saw surge in low-carbon vehicle registrations

The record year for zero emission vehicles has bucked the trend for the registrations of new vehicles overall. Battery electric vehicles (BEV) saw the biggest increase.

6 years ago

Regulation of distributed generators to be reviewed after blackout

6 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Wales & West clashes with Ofgem

Reports in the national press this weekend include Wales and West, owned by billionaire Sir Li Ka-shing, saying it is ‘deeply concerned’ about Ofgem’s price controls, which it believes could threaten its financial health. Meanwhile, Orsted has cut several jobs as the company shifts its focus towards its corporate customers.

6 years ago

Frequency response performance ‘inadequate’ during blackout

6 years ago

Firms to pay £10.5m over blackout actions

RWE and Orsted have agreed to pay £9 million for failings leading up to last year’s major power cut, while UK Power Networks will also pledge £1.5 million after reconnecting customers too early. Ofgem has also said “important questions” need to be answered about the structure and governance of the National Grid Electricity System Operator.

6 years ago

Hydrogen blending trial kicks off at Keele University

6 years ago

Sandys and Cox among New Year’s Honours recipients

Laura Sandys and Jonson Cox are among the sector grandees to be included in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

6 years ago

New Year press round-up: Renewable energy milestone reached in 2019

Our festive newspaper review includes reflections on the continued shift from fossil fuels, predictions on movement for energy bills in 2020 and a net-zero warning from the outgoing boss of BP.

6 years ago

The big six for 2020 and beyond

Matthew Vickers, chief executive of the Energy Ombudsman, shares his take on some of the key trends, battlegrounds and opportunities as a new decade begins.

6 years ago

Net zero requires consumers to get smart with data

The challenge of decarbonising the UK economy by 2050 is insurmountable without understanding how and when people use energy. Dhara Vyas of Citizens Advice reveals new data detailing how consumers feel about sharing their energy data.

6 years ago

Cost of blackouts may require ‘fresh look’

6 years ago

Queen’s Speech promises to prioritise green issues in Budget

The government has promised fresh investment in carbon capture and nuclear energy in its first post-election Budget next year, according to briefing notes accompanying the Queen’s Speech.

6 years ago

Renewables overtake gas for first time

6 years ago

Gridserve completes ‘game-changing’ solar farm in York

6 years ago

Ofgem approves SSE role in Shetland transmission link

6 years ago

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