Energy retail

BEIS identifies heat network ‘opportunity areas’

Ofgem confirms two more supplier failures

Weekend press round-up: Labour urges Boris Johnson to tackle rising gas bills

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national newspapers, there are calls for the government to get a grip on surging gas prices as energy suppliers set fixed-price contracts well above the price cap. Meanwhile, a science project has found drinking water in schools contains lead that is up to five times higher than the recommended maximum.

August saw smart meter milestone

BEIS hedges its bets on heat

Morea: What it meant to be named Utility of the Year

Octopus to develop renewables on Severn Trent land

‘Olympic medal-style’ ratings needed to stop energy tariff greenwashing

British Gas price freeze offer ‘kicks can down the road’

Weekend press round-up: Boiler manufacturers to be pushed to start mainstream production of heat pumps

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national newspapers, there is further speculation about measures to be included in the Heat and Buildings Strategy. Meanwhile, energy suppliers have begun increasing bills after the price cap rise and scepticism is expressed about the impact of energy efficiency measures on house prices.

So Energy: Net zero transition requires ‘fingers in all pies’

ESB merges with So Energy after acquiring 75% stake

ECO installations hit highest level since 2015

Electrification of heat ‘could treble grid imbalances’

Smart Metering Systems secures contract with Ovo Energy