Energy networks

Helm warns UK is too reliant on interconnectors

What will a future system operator be asked to do?

Smart energy appliances to be regulated

Leaders fear data shortfalls will hinder net zero transitions

Over three quarters of senior utilities leaders have concerns that a lack of robust data about the sustainability of internal and supply chain operations will hamper delivery of net zero transition goals, according to new research conducted by Utility Week.

Ofgem CEO: Energy revolution is good for wallets and planet

Countdown to COP: The future of regulation

Phased implementation of independent system operator proposed

Scarsella on ED2: Asking for more money doesn’t show ambition

Failure to join up transport strategy risks ‘decade of regret’

Pivot Power signs deal for 100MW of battery storage

Weekend press round-up: National Grid to lose electricity role to independent body

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national newspapers, the government is expected to make an announcement on the future of the National Grid electricity system operator as soon as this week. Meanwhile, there are concerns that ministers have underestimated the cost of switching to heat pumps to the tune of £12 billion and green energy suppliers have hit out at plans to introduce a RAB model for nuclear plants.

Steve Holliday: What utilities can learn from telecomms

Steve Holliday, National Grid’s former chief executive and now chair of Cityfibre, urges more joined-up thinking between telecommunications and energy companies to meet net-zero targets. He also gives his view on the future for National Grid and the lack of policy to incentivise storage. Denise Chevin reports

Transforming digital transformation: the impact of net zero

ESO raises projections for ground-source heat pumps

Laying the groundwork for charge-as-you-drive EVs