Energy networks

No single solution to meet future heat demand

Electricity North West CEO to step down

Boost interconnectors in energy supply plan, government urged

Weekend press round-up: Ministers prepare to take control of Gazprom retail arm within days

Concerns over the impact of rising energy bills dominated coverage of the sector in the national media over the weekend, including reports of protests across the UK. The government has been forced to publicly rule out energy rationing amid predictions gas prices will remain high until at least 2026. Meanwhile, Gazprom’s British supply arm may be nationalised this week, according to reports.

Helm slams network profits

Whole system ‘architect’ needed to guide energy innovation towards net zero

Whitehall energy policy bandwidth ‘at 30 year’ low

The government’s energy policy making bandwidth has “never been smaller” in the last 30 years and the UK needs a national transmission plan, according to a former senior official.

Undersea electric ‘superhighway’ moves a step closer

National Grid partners with UK universities on innovation projects to help deliver net zero

IFA2 interconnector pays off carbon cost in less than a year

National Grid: We have a leadership responsibility

MPs urge ‘robust’ monitoring of bio-energy CCS plants

Responding to new health & safety risks

Weekend press roundup: Sunak stalls energy strategy amid cost of living crisis

In Utility Week's latest roundup of national news over the weekend, the Chancellor faces pressure to bolster nuclear and wind power and protect heavy industry against rising costs; EDF warns the war in Ukraine may add further costs to Hinkley Point C

National Grid sells majority stake in gas business for £4.2bn