Strategy, policy & regulation

We need innovation-led regulation

Councils risk being left behind on net zero

National Grid awards contracts for £2.5bn subsea transmission link

Ofwat and government may have broken law over sewage spills

Ex-Tory energy secretary blasts nuclear ‘mega dreams’

Utility Week Awards 2023 deadline extended

EDF wins funding for smart tariff comparison tool

Weekend press: SSE rules out new onshore wind farms in England and Wales

In this weekend’s papers, the boss of SSE rules out building new onshore wind farms in England and Wales, saying the company is focusing on offshore wind despite the relaxation of planning rules and the absence of the latter from last week’s CfD auctions. There is also continued reaction to the “disastrous” auctions and a survey finds more than half of voters will be influenced by the government’s handling of sewage spills at the next election.

Reset needed following ‘disastrous’ CfD auction

Offshore wind officials set for crunch talks with government

Widening CfD criteria may trigger ‘fundamental overhaul’

Energy suppliers cannot support vulnerable on their own

Energy crisis forces firms to shelve net zero plans

Almost half of energy-related businesses have delayed or cut investment in their sustainability and net zero plans due to the impact of the energy crisis. According to research published by Schneider Electric, 80% of energy firms in the UK and Ireland expect the energy crisis will impact their ability to meet emission reduction targets, with 49% admitting that net zero investment has already been delayed or cut.

No offshore wind in fifth CfD round

SSEN sees 140% increase in flexible capacity

Ofgem to expand PPM ‘do not install’ remit

Octopus invests in offshore wind developer

‘Backdoor’ route mooted to set up social tariff this winter

The energy debt dam will burst

New Ofgem chair unveiled