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Ofgem granted new powers to tackle market abuse

The UK government will implement an EU regulation giving Ofgem new powers to tackle energy market abuse.

12 years ago

EDF Energy signs two key Hinkley Point C deals

EDF Energy has signed two labour relations agreements with trade unions and a major contractor for the proposed new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point.

12 years ago

Europe lays down ‘one-time offer’ to Chinese on solar panel dumping

The European Commission has given China a last chance to act on alleged dumping of cheap solar panels before it brings in punitive import tariffs.

12 years ago

Ofgem faces fight over market maker obligation

Ofgem is heading for a fight with large energy suppliers over plans to help independents access forward power contracts. Industry sources suggest the row could lead to a showdown with the Competition Commission.

12 years ago

Parliament called upon to back Energy Bill climate change amendment

12 years ago

No FIT state

Overzealous interpretation of EU state aid policy has left UK community energy schemes that are dependent on FIT revenues high and dry, say Simon Steeden and Sarah Payne

12 years ago

One Minute Intervew: Antony Badger, head of supplier management, Haven Power

Career history: Haven Power since 2007. Previously with the Energy Data Company and TXU Europe

12 years ago

EU countries fight Chinese solar panel import duties

A majority of EU member states are fighting a plan for punitive import levies on Chinese solar panels, following outcry from installers.

12 years ago

Green Investment Bank to fund offshore wind construction

The Green Investment Bank is to start funding construction of offshore windfarms, it announced today.

12 years ago

Carbon floor price harms liquidity, warns SSE

The risk of changes to a carbon tax imposed on electricity generators is harming liquidity, SSE has warned.

12 years ago

Water firms left searching for new contractor

Bristol Water, United Utilities and Welsh Water have been left searching for a new maintenance supplier, following the collapse of construction and engineering firm Daniel Contractors.

12 years ago

Renewable heating gets funding boost

More money has been made available in an attempt to boost the take up of renewable heating kit.

12 years ago

Surprise takeover talks for Severn Trent worth reported £5bn

Canadian and Kuwaiti investors are reportedly considering a £5.3 billion takeover bid for Severn Trent.

12 years ago

What’s Plan B for Hinkley C?

12 years ago

Smart meter rollout delayed by a year

Industry figures involved in the rollout of smart meters have accepted an "inevitable" and "prudent" decision by government to delay.

12 years ago

Solar industry warns punitive duties on Chinese panels will hurt market

Punitive import tariffs on solar panels from China will damage the UK installation market, industry representatives have warned.

12 years ago

UK utilities consider bids for Bord Gais Energy

Several UK utility firms are considering bids for Irish state-owned retail, assets and trading business Bord Gais Energy, expected to fetch around €1.5 billion.

12 years ago

It’s a tough job…

12 years ago

Plan ahead

Paul Witton-Dauris says water market designers have the luxury of pic'n'mixing the best bits of pioneering energy market design

12 years ago

DCC: the contenders

G4S and Capita are the last two companies still vying for the contract to run smart metering's DCC. Mathew Beech profiles the two rivals

12 years ago