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ENA aims to make flexibility mainstream

The head of the Energy Networks Association’s Open Networks programme has told Utility Week the ultimate goal of the scheme is to take flexibility beyond business as usual. As the programme, which was designed to accelerate the transition towards a smart, flexible system, enters its fifth year the focus will be on practical outcomes and ensuring interoperability, Dr Avinash Aithal said.

2 years ago

Pure EVs make up one in three new car sales in December

2 years ago

Festive press round-up: Nuclear plants face shutdown over tax on windfalls

Our review of national media coverage of the sector over Christmas and New Year covers reaction to the windfall tax on electricity generators, including a potential legal challenge. There was also speculation as to the amount of customer credit balances being kept by retailers, concern over sewage spills and analysis of falling gas prices.

2 years ago

Innovation in challenging times – how today’s utilities are modernising

3 years ago

Utility Week Top Stories of 2022

3 years ago

Ofgem gives final go-ahead to fixed balancing charges

3 years ago

Staying optimistic through the decarbonisation transition

3 years ago

Cap and floor support withdrawn from NorthConnect interconnector

3 years ago

National Grid to install SF6-free substation for London Power Tunnels

3 years ago

Ofgem revises position on shared offshore transmission links

3 years ago

Meet the Innovators: Georges Tijbosch, MiQ

3 years ago

SSE boosts parental leave policies as part of recruitment drive

3 years ago

Networks need to stay in the background – and keep saying yes

3 years ago

Post-Brexit agreement heralds new wave of interconnectors

3 years ago

Ofgem seeks views on code consolidation

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Ministers to offer business energy support package until early 2024

In our latest review of national coverage of the sector, the government is reportedly close to finalising plans to extend energy bills support for businesses. Meanwhile the energy supply taskforce has been scrapped and Thanes Water has warned of the potential for water rationing.

3 years ago

Utility Week Awards 2022 Review

3 years ago

Fixing energy markets from the ground up

3 years ago

Ofgem introduces new framework for onshore transmission upgrades

3 years ago

Slade to helm ENA

Lawrence Slade is to take on the role of chief executive of the Energy Networks Association, succeeding David Smith who has led the trade body for the past 15 years. Slade will take up the position in February with ENA’s director of external affairs Ross Easton becoming interim chief executive in the short term.

3 years ago