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Ofgem plans to remove last resort EV charging role from DNOs

Ofgem plans to remove last resort EV charging role from DNOs

Ofgem is consulting on plans to remove the provisions within distribution network operators’ licences allowing them to act a “provider of last resort” for electric vehicle charge points. The provisions in question permit DNOs to own, developer, operate or manage EV charge points as a backstop if no other party can be found to do so at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner.

2 years ago

Soaring EV sales highlight need to plug charging network gaps

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK have increased by 16% year-on-year, further highlighting the need to bolster the UK’s charging network. Latest figures show that almost 11,000 pure electric vehicles were registered in the UK last month, up more than 1,500 on February 2022.

2 years ago

2030 EV charger target at risk of 20 year delay

The government will miss its 2030 electric vehicle (EV) public charging point installation target by a "staggering" 20 years if roll out of the devices continues at its current rate, Labour has warned.

2 years ago

Octopus engineers trained to upgrade fuses for heat pumps

2 years ago

UK green economic growth ‘unspectacular’ despite 30% boost

2 years ago

‘Student loan’ scheme could boost investment case for EVs

2 years ago

Commercial model for rapid EV chargers is ‘struggling’

2 years ago

Kaluza launches ‘vehicle-to-everything’ charging project

2 years ago

Demanding change: Is DFS a game-changer or gimmick?

2 years ago

BEIS and Ofgem aim to ‘kickstart’ smart charging market

2 years ago

Britishvolt in sale talks

2 years ago

Pure EVs make up one in three new car sales in December

2 years ago

Fixing energy markets from the ground up

2 years ago

Smart on-street charging could save £4.1bn per year by 2030

2 years ago

Coventry to be UK’s second Energy Superhub

2 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Windfall tax on energy firms may hit 30% and run to 2028

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, the government is said to be mulling plans to extend the energy windfall tax and expand its scope to include low-carbon generators. A Whitehall source has also said electric vehicle owners could be hit with road tax bills in less than three years. Meanwhile, Elexon has significantly cut the size of the deposits it requires suppliers to offer for power plants when they order electricity in advance.

2 years ago

UK passes one million EV milestone

2 years ago

Octopus and ESO showcase ‘major turning point’ in grid balancing

3 years ago

WPD makes domestic connections pledge

3 years ago

Gridserve secures £200m investment

3 years ago

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