Energy networks

Government taking ‘lax approach’ to climate impacts on infrastructure

Proposals sought for hydrogen town pilots

Vulnerable customers must be front of mind as we head into winter

Blackout warnings must be a wake-up call

National Grid’s creation of a demand flexibility service, as part of package of measures to secure supply this winter, may eventually be seen as a pivotal moment in the creation of a flexible energy system. Steve Cunningham, chief executive of Geo, argues that concern over blackouts could propel forward work on establishing easy and attractive ways for consumers to turn down their energy use.

Imbalances between regulators and networks must be resolved

National Grid to debut ‘grid park’ concept

National Grid begins recruiting for heat pump flexibility trial

Move to spread network upgrade costs are ‘not equitable’

Majority support for public ownership of utilities

Weekend press round-up: Ovo on watchlist for nationalisation

In our latest round-up of national media coverage Ovo Energy was considered by Ofgem to be at risk of failure earlier this summer, prompting the regulator to prepare for its potential nationalisation. Elsewhere, Energy UK has said the government's revenue cap on low carbon electricity generators will have “catastrophic consequences” for investment in green technologies.

Businesses must shift from intent to action on diversity

Rising interest rates leave debt-laden utilities exposed

Connecting to the transmission system: why we’re working with the industry to drive reforms

National Grid trials dynamic line rating to unlock capacity

Utility Week Awards finalists revealed