Energy networks

National Grid to appeal cost of equity for RIIO2

Future home energy market should learn lessons from the smart rollout

Electricity networks streamline standard flexibility contract

Drax plans to equip two biomass units with CCS

Weekend press round-up: Energy companies set for price battle

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, there is continued speculation of appeals to Ofgem’s RIIO2 final determinations by gas and transmission companies. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund is reported to be considering selling its stake in Thames Water. There is also coverage of government plans to force energy retailers to switch customers on to lower tariffs.

Analysts expect all companies to reject RIIO2 determinations

WPD urged to be ‘more radical or ambitious’ for RIIO ED2

The chair of the customer engagement group for Western Power Distribution’s RIIO ED2 business plan has written to its chief executive, Phil Swift, to urge the company to be “more radical or ambitious” after the distribution network operator published an early draft last month. Duncan McCombie welcomed its “open and transparent approach” and “radical candour” but said most of its commitments only represent “incremental change from those currently being delivered in ED1.”

Meeting the scale of the challenge: system planning for net zero

CMA appeals decision now due mid-March

Female representation in utilities growing

In the past year the representation of women in senior positions and sitting on boards increased at listed utility companies but it remains a male-dominated sector

Microsoft and Accenture in drive to speed up net zero transition

Do no harm: Investing for net zero

Using innovation and strategy to increase drone inspection efficiency

REA calls for net zero power sector by 2032

Balancing Mechanism sees influx of smaller participants