Energy networks

Ban on petrol and diesel HGV sales by 2040 announced

Commission proposes ‘big switches’ for high-carbon sectors

DNOs ask to set distribution charges at shorter notice

Ofgem to explore corporate governance of networks

Ofgem has written an open letter to the chairs of the network operators to request a dialogue on board leadership, governance and transparency. The regulator said it is also considering changes to board disclosure requirements as part of the RIIO2 price controls.  

Zoning in on heat networks

Weekend press round-up: Tideway seeks rise in water bills

Boosting long-term efficiency in iron mains replacement

The gas sector is two-thirds of the way through a 30 year programme to replace 'at risk' iron gas mains, within 30m of buildings. But with each pipe presenting a unique set of risk characteristics and renewal costs and benefits, how can gas distributors plan their forward work programmes? Cadent has turned to software provider Probit, as Tim Watson explains.

Heat and Buildings Strategy due next week

Northern Powergrid calls for shorter ‘mortgage’ on network investments

21st-century mobilisation: Transform your business with extraordinary pace

Leadsom and Rudd call for offshore wind wealth funds

EV drivers highlight disparity between Scotland and England

Row over ‘seedy’ Aquind interconnector ramps up

DNOs explore barriers for disabled drivers looking to switch to EVs

It’s all a matter of judg(e)ment

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is due to deliver its preliminary judgement on the appeals against Ofgem’s RIIO2 price controls next month. In her latest column exclusively for Utility Week members, Maxine Frerk examines what we can learn from the arguments put forward so far.