Energy networks

Collaborative thinking central to ‘paradigm shift’ in network communications

Ofgem sets out new challenges for Strategic Innovation Fund

Ofgem has set out the new challenges for the second round of its Strategic Innovation Fund, which will begin accepting applications in September 2022. The second round will seek to address four innovation challenges and will be the first to be open to electricity distribution networks.

Upfront grid investment requires new regulation

Weekend press: Spectre of windfall tax returns to spook Big Oil

This week's roundup of national news coverage includes reports of households resorting to ‘buy now pay later’ loans to cover bills amid reports that a windfall tax on energy giants would not harm UK pension pots, but separately that such a tax would fail to deliver the desired relief to billpayers. Scottish Power’s Keith Anderson warned of a ‘horrific winter’ for customers if the government does not majorly intervene and elsewhere delays in renewables projects threaten the pace of net zero.

Energy UK calls for new bill to deliver climate commitments

Energy UK has called for the inclusion of a new legislation in the Queen’s speech on Tuesday (10 May) to set the foundations for the energy system over the next decade. The organisation said there has been no major energy legislation since 2013, during which time the sector has changed dramatically. It said a new Energy Bill is now needed to put in place the necessary framework and powers to deliver on the government’s climate commitments.

Fyld named Innovator of the Year by EIC

Demonstration projects ‘essential’ to bolster storm resilience

Customer vulnerability ‘not a fixed state’: five AI, data and digital innovations driven by the cost of living crisis

Gender equality initiatives failing to deliver in energy

Well-intended initiatives by energy companies to improve gender equality in the industry are failing to consistently deliver, in part due to unsupportive company cultures, a new report has revealed. The Powerful Women group highlighted multiple issues including the inconsistent quality and accessibility of mentoring and coaching programmes and the reluctance of women to take advantage of flexible working policies for fear of being overlooked for career opportunities.

Defending critical operational data from malicious cyber attacks

WPD pays £14.9m in redress for failing vulnerable customers

Ofgem to reduce distribution connection charges

Pace of customer-facing energy innovation threatened by price control strategising

How flexibility holds the key to unlocking a net zero future

In pictures: chainsaw-wielding roadworks robot set for trial