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Spike in winter deaths branded ‘predictable, preventable and shameful’

The number of excess winter deaths in England and Wales reached the highest level in more than four decades in 2017/18, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

7 years ago

Customers ‘face price increases’ after price cap introduction

Some of the most vulnerable customers may experience price increases as companies align their unit prices with the incoming price cap.

7 years ago

Almost 90% of customers ‘satisfied’ with smart meter installation

The research explored customer experiences of smart metering over time; beginning with their decision to get a smart meter, through the installation process to almost one-year after installation.

7 years ago

Get conflict resolution sorted out before PR19

The water industry’s next price review is almost here. In January, Ofwat will deliver its

7 years ago

The plan to convert the North to run on hydrogen

The biggest barrier to a hydrogen gas grid will be a lack of political will.

7 years ago

Climate change one of ‘biggest challenges’, Eon poll finds

More than a quarter of UK residents surveyed by Eon believe it is the responsibility of industry to help tackle climate change.

7 years ago

Gove dismisses reports of clean water shortage post Brexit

Michael Gove has dismissed reports that the UK will run out of drinking water if there is no Brexit deal because insufficient quantities of chemicals have been stockpiled to treat it.

7 years ago

Ofgem increases scrutiny of network RIIO2 business plans

Ofgem will be holding its first public meetings to scrutinise network companies’ business plans as part of the upcoming RIIO2 price control round.

7 years ago

Ofgem outlines review of industry codes and governance

7 years ago

SMETS1 devices proven to be interoperable DCC test shows

The Data Communications Company has demonstrated the interoperability of SMETS1 meters at BEIS.

7 years ago

Gove tells water firms to halve leakage by 2050

Michael Gove has set the water industry a new target to halve leakage by 2050,

7 years ago

Scottish government sticks with 2040 energy efficiency target

The Scottish government has defied its own parliament by pressing ahead with its plans that all homes north of the border must meet an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of band C by 2040.

7 years ago

NIC presses for increased EV and renewable energy support

Sir John Armitt has used the first anniversary of the government’s Industrial Strategy to press ministers over increased support for electric vehicles and renewable energy when it unveils its National Infrastructure Strategy next year.

7 years ago

Chief executive’s view: Challenging times for energy

"It’s a tough market for everyone out there but it’s only right to ensure that suppliers are properly equipped to meet these challenges"

7 years ago

‘Tough trading conditions’ sees Spark Energy cease trading

Ofgem announces energy retailer has ceased trading in supply market and it is seeking a new supplier for firm's 290,000 domestic customers.

7 years ago

Ed Miliband speaks up for onshore wind

Ed Miliband has called an end to the public policy prejudice against onshore wind power.

7 years ago

Concerns raised over ‘winner’s curse’ in renewable auctions

7 years ago

£45/MWh onshore wind strike price predicted

A strike price as low as £45/MWh for onshore wind generation would be feasible if

7 years ago

MPs to quiz BEIS officials over smart meter rollout

A leading group of MPs is to quiz leading civil servants over the rollout of

7 years ago

Letter from the Editor: Court leaves capacity market in chaos

But while the unexpected victory of “the little guys” over what has been termed in

7 years ago