Generation

Tories to give CMA new powers to tackle ‘consumer rip-offs’

The Conservatives have pledged a fresh crackdown on energy bills while opening the door to an earlier cut-off date than 2040 for sales of petrol and diesel cars. The party’s manifesto also says the rebate on water bills would be extended in the South West in a nod to assuage what it describes as a “major source of financial pressure” for many households.

Plaid Cymru wants £15bn for green growth in Wales

Plaid Cymru has called on the UK government to allocate an additional one per cent of GDP to invest in green infrastructure over the next decade and to establish an energy agency for Wales. The Brexit Party has also set out its stall on green issues.

Centrica reopens mothballed gas plant in Norfolk

WPD to track low-carbon technologies using AI

Oil majors still investing very little in clean energy

Northern Powergrid to hold flexibility auction to help manage network faults

Regulation needs innovation

Regulatory remits are not always aligned with supporting innovation, but this will have to change if utilities are to meet the far-reaching challenges of decarbonisation.

Labour manifesto lists big six as nationalisation targets

The big six energy suppliers face being brought into public ownership if Labour wins the next election in a dramatic extension of the party’s renationalisation plans. We delve deeper into the details and gauge reaction.

Ofgem presses ahead with plans for fixed residual charges

Importance of gas to energy security ‘cannot be overlooked’

Gas users and developers have laid out a three-point plan to ward off the threat of greater energy price volatility.

A manifesto for progress

As we launch our election 2019 call to a new government, Utility Week magazine editor, Suzanne Heneghan outlines why we need a manifesto for progress.

Market shake-up needed to attract required investment in renewables

UW Election Manifesto: Sector’s voice must be heard above the chaos

Renewable investors regain interest in UK

ESO’s Fintan Slye on three steps to an energy system that works for all

Fintan Slye, director of National Grid’s System Operator (ESO), outlines policy areas which he believes political parties should be focussing on, if they are to push forward the country’s clean energy transition.