Energy retail

Remaking energy retail

Centrica calls for hybrid heating fund

Rise in single men seeking bill support

EDF to submit plans for 50MW solar farm

Climate change awareness ‘trivial’ for heat decarbonisation

Quality products, rather than high levels of consumer awareness of climate change, are more important for the decarbonisation of heat, industry experts have suggested. At a recent roundtable hosted by innovation foundation Nesta, several people from a range of companies across the energy sphere discussed how the sector can get consumers on board with domestic low-carbon heating.

Battle of the boilers

Weekend press round-up: UK to tell homeowners to ditch gas boilers in green plan

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the government is said to be considering proposals to fine homeowners who refuse low-carbon heating options. Meanwhile, wind power has reached a new milestone and a former Centrica boss is considering a £7 billion stock market float.

London Power customer acquisition continues to stall

Lewis: Mortgage market key to heat decarbonisation

Making the switch to low-carbon heating attractive and accessible to consumers will be a crucial part of achieving net zero. As part of our Countdown to COP series, Utility Week speaks to Eon boss Michael Lewis, who explains that a combination of the right financial incentives and consumer education will be key to the transition.

Releasing value from energy system digitalisation: what will it take?

Heat as a soap opera

On the Move: Former Ofgem boss joins Storegga board

In our latest round-up of recent industry moves, Ovo Energy announces the appointment of a former First Direct bank chief executive as its vice president of customer care and a former Ofgem chief executive has joined carbon management firm Storegga Geotechnologies as non-executive chairman.

Survey reveals cities with highest uptake of green tariffs

Enhanced flexibility could save up to £16.7bn per year by 2050

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