Energy networks

Locational power pricing would be ‘high risk for little reward’

Households to provide flexibility in Balancing Mechanism for first time

Hydrogen for heat not contingent on blending decision

UK seals energy security pacts with Ireland

We need innovation-led regulation

National Grid awards contracts for £2.5bn subsea transmission link

Is Britain ready to embrace hydrogen blending?

Transmission charges should reflect forecast future network

Utility Week Awards 2023 deadline extended

Power up

Great Britian’s Electricity Networks Commissioner talks to Utility Week editor James Wallin about winning over the nimbys, how Ofgem needs to stand out of the way and why transmission networks should be buying key equipment in bulk.

Energy crisis forces firms to shelve net zero plans

Almost half of energy-related businesses have delayed or cut investment in their sustainability and net zero plans due to the impact of the energy crisis. According to research published by Schneider Electric, 80% of energy firms in the UK and Ireland expect the energy crisis will impact their ability to meet emission reduction targets, with 49% admitting that net zero investment has already been delayed or cut.

SSEN sees 140% increase in flexible capacity

Two-thirds of UK residents have experienced a power cut

National Grid releases 10GW of capacity for ‘shovel ready’ schemes

New Ofgem chair unveiled