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Codes play a crucial role in the energy system, and to support the energy transition we need codes that are easier to navigate and more responsive to change, says Mark Bygraves of Elexon
6 years ago
“The hardening attitudes of landowners towards utility companies has the potential to be a major stumbling block to achieving net zero.”
Labour’s plans to renationalise parts of the utilities sector risk sparking diplomatic repercussions if overseas investors receive less than the market value of their assets, a report from an influential thinktank has warned.
In the latest of Utility Week’s profiles of the contenders to form the next government, David Blackman examines the Conservatives’ plans for the next five years. He talks to experts including Tim Yeo and Aurora Energy’s Richard Howard about the details behind the key Tory targets and what they would mean for the sector.
Thames Water narrows its search for Steve Robertson’s replacement, Ofgem slashes network revenues and cyber attacks target the UK’s nuclear industry – all in the latest round-up of the weekend papers.
Katherine Evans and Fergus Charlton, of law firm TLT, welcome proposed changes to the consents regime for large-scale electricity storage and call on the government to follow this up with wider planning reforms.
