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Renationalisation would be a disaster for net zero

It’s private investment – not state ownership – that’s our best bet to realise the UK’s target of net zero by 2050, says ENA chief executive, David Smith.

6 years ago

Greencoat to buy 48.5MW windfarm from Innogy

Greencoat says construction of the windfarm is expected to be completed in 2021. The transaction between UKW and Innogy will be completed once construction is finished.

6 years ago

For new Ofgem chief the heat is on

The speculation is finally over. Ofgem has named Jonathan Brearley as the man set to take on arguably the toughest job in regulation right now. And the heat is already on. In fact, as hot seats go, this one is fairly off the scale, says Suzanne Heneghan.

6 years ago

Winter electricity supply margin continues to widen

6 years ago

Green gas and electricity should compete for the future of heat

The solution to decarbonisation of heat lies in pitting proponents of green gas and electricity against each other and the adoption of a wartime mentality, according to Octopus chief executive Greg Jackson.

6 years ago

Ovo’s Kaluza partners with Powervault to help balance grid

6 years ago

ClientEarth mulling legal challenge to consent for gas turbines at Drax

6 years ago

Hazy future for wind risks slowing cost reductions

6 years ago

Regulator calls on BEIS to introduce monthly RO payments

Ofgem’s CEO told Utility Week Congress he has written to the government urging changes to the Renewables Obligation scheme to require suppliers to pay more regularly. Dermot Nolan also talked about how Ofgem may have to become more “interventionalist” and hinted that a consultation on embedding the net-zero journey in the regulatory process is imminent.

6 years ago

Ofgem to remove trading obligation for incumbent suppliers

6 years ago

SP Energy Networks to hold auctions for 95MW of flexibility

6 years ago

Nuisance tripping problem taking too long to solve

6 years ago

Tories’ pathway to net-zero starts to emerge

6 years ago

Breaking Ground: Drax power plant plans approved

6 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Energy stocks soar amid Capacity Market approval rumours

This weekend the national newspapers reported that a decision on the Capacity Market is thought to be imminent, comments from the National Grid boss about the potential for breaking up the company and how an 80s pop star is taking on the UK’s water companies.

6 years ago

Lobbying at the heart of looming Capacity Market crisis

Dr Matthew Lockwood gives his view on the role lobbying by big energy firms played in the breakdown of the system. He argues that new ways of making energy policy are essential if the UK is serious about reaching its net-zero goal.

6 years ago

Political Agenda: Fusion grabs headlines but new homes standard could be a game-changer

The eye-catching claim of fusion power by 2040 may have caught the attention at the Conservative Party Conference but it was the more prosaic announcement about energy efficiency that really matters, argues David Blackman.

6 years ago

Use the smart meter rollout extension wisely

The energy sector must use the smart meter extension to fix the flaws that have dogged the rollout so far and make sure consumers are properly engaged, according to Citizen's Advice

6 years ago

Debating the New Deal for Utilities

6 years ago

Energy regulation should focus on the environment rather than bills

6 years ago

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