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ESO cleared to disconnect distributed generators to cope with ‘exceptionally low demand’

ESO cleared to disconnect distributed generators to cope with ‘exceptionally low demand’

Ofgem has approved an urgent modification to the Grid Code that will allow the electricity system operator at National Grid to order the disconnection of distributed generators as it attempts to manage “exceptionally low demand” over the bank holiday weekend due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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BEIS data shows 64% of public unaware of net zero

Two thirds of the population have not heard of the concept of “net zero”, according to new government figures. The latest BEIS Public Attitudes Tracker also shows a year-on-year drop in the number of people concerned about climate change.

5 years ago

CCC advises PM to raise carbon prices in post-lockdown response

The government’s climate change watchdog has urged Boris Johnson to exploit the recent plunge in the price of oil by introducing a long-term hike in carbon taxes. The Committee on Climate Change said the current situation provides “an opportunity to offset changes in relative prices without hurting consumers”. It has also called for plans for a “large scale” national low-carbon infrastructure programme to be accelerated and for the UK’s energy networks to be “significantly strengthened”.

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Regulating the new normal

5 years ago

Local flexibility market goes live in Orkney

5 years ago

Time for less talk and more action on decarbonisation

Network leaders must stop overanalysing and start getting on with the job of decarbonisation says Western Power Distribution’s, DSO systems manager, Roger Hey.

5 years ago

Weekend press round-up: ‘Risky’ pubs and restaurants shunned by energy market

In our latest review of coverage of the sector in the national newspapers, there are reports on Tesla’s bid for a UK electricity generation licence, that hospitality businesses are being frozen out by suppliers and the latest estimates on how the lockdown will affect utility bills.

5 years ago

ESO seeks emergency powers to cut off distributed generation

5 years ago

Seven Days: Bad news – what bad news?

5 years ago

Energy disputes in a decentralised network

Richard Power, of law firm Clyde & Co, looks at how the energy transition and its three pillars of digitisation, decentralisation and dispute resolution will significantly impact the types of legal dispute which arise, and potentially deny access to justice.

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ESO creates downward flexibility service to manage low summer demand

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Labour: ‘No need’ for 12GW of nuclear generation by 2035

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The changing face of the utility company

Even before coronavirus, companies were increasingly moving towards a “triple bottom line”, where social and environmental impact are used as measures of success, alongside profit. Richard Wrigley of law firm Shakespeare Martineau looks at the legal issues for a company that is interested in expanding its corporate purpose from that of creating value for shareholders

5 years ago

Proposals for RHI replacement revealed

The department for business, energy and industrial strategy has published proposals to replace the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive with a new Green Gas Support scheme. However, it says only biomethane produced from anaerobic digestion will be supported through the new mechanism.

5 years ago

Keeping Us Connected: SSE uses windfarm fund to support food delivery service

5 years ago

On the Move: New CFO for Yorkshire and CEO for RWE

Chris Johns is to join Yorkshire Water from Northumbrian, while RWE has announced that its chief financial officer will be promoted to chief executive.

5 years ago

Stepping up cybersecurity in offshore wind: how to protect against an unseen enemy

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Britain breaks coal-free record

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Coronavirus: Government offers interest-free loan to cover rise in low-carbon levy

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Coronavirus crisis offers insights into a more sustainable future

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