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SSE appeals withdrawal of residual transmission credit for generators

SSE has lodged an appeal with the Competition and Market Authority against Ofgem’s recent approval of a code modification removing residual transmission charges from generators. The company said the modification is based on “flawed and incorrect technical application of the rules and will unfairly burden generators with increased costs”.

4 years ago

2021 – the year to answer the difficult questions

As we begin the run-up to COP26, Joshua Atkins, head of public affairs at Energy Networks Association, looks at what 2021 might have in store for the energy industry.

4 years ago

‘Water finally has a seat at the table’

The COP26 conference presents an opportunity for the UK water sector to showcase its decarbonisation ambitions to the rest of the world, according to the industry’s trade body. However, Samuel Larsen, Water UK's programme lead on Net Zero 2030 Roadmap, told Utility Week that the sector must be transparent on where and how it uses offsetting to reach its goal.

4 years ago

On the Move: Thames Water, UKEF renewables, Sigma

In our latest round up of utility sector appointments Thames Water welcomes a former Ofgem senior partner as non-executive director, while a new post has been created at the UK Export Finance to help energy companies in the north secure finance and insurance.

4 years ago

Stark: White paper ‘fails to address lifestyle changes’

4 years ago

Anglian and Drax sign up to royal charter

Anglian Water and Drax have become founding signatories to the Prince of Wales’ international climate change recovery plan for businesses.

4 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Sharma ‘shunted to climate change role to woo Biden’

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the reshuffle at BEIS is analysed, there is no sign of breakthrough in Centrica’s dispute over pay and conditions and more than 100 MPs from across different parties are supporting a parliamentary bid to stop water companies discharging untreated sewage into rivers.

4 years ago

Book now for Utility Week Awards

4 years ago

National Grid cancels Capacity Margin Notice

4 years ago

National Grid withdraws Electricity Margin Notice

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Strength in simplicity

4 years ago

Making more of data to improve capital delivery

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Policy calendar for 2021

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Ecotricity to power homes with geothermal energy

Green energy retailer Ecotricity has agreed a deal which will enable the production and sale of geothermal electricity in what it claims is a UK first. The company’s partnership with Geothermal Engineering will see a minimum 3MW of base-load electricity produced by generating steam more than three miles beneath the United Downs site in Cornwall, producing enough electricity to power 10,000 homes every year.

4 years ago

Dieter Helm knighted

The author of the Cost of Energy Review was one of several names connected with the utilities sector to feature in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

4 years ago

What the Brexit deal means for energy

The trade deal agreed between the UK and the European Union set out plans for a new forum to co-ordinate offshore renewable energy development in the North Sea and the temporary continuation of existing interconnector energy trading arrangements. Utility Week explores these and other key points for the utilities sector.

4 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Pandemic drives UK towards greenest year for electricity

4 years ago

Part-built projects could be locked out of CfD

The government is exploring moves to exclude partially built renewables projects from competing for support through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) system

4 years ago

2020: Not just pandemics and price controls

James Wallin takes a look at Utility Week's most popular stories across 2020– covering much more than the obvious headline topics.

4 years ago

Has the CMA been handed a chance to compromise?

Ofgem's decision to shift on cost of capital in its final determinations for RIIO2 could be seen to have weakened Ofwat's position in convincing the Competition & Markets Authority to back its original position on returns. Alternatively, it could provide the ideal opportunity for compromise. Ruth Williams looks at the options.

4 years ago