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BEIS rejects move to more frequent RO settlement

Proposals for more frequent settlement of the renewables obligation scheme have been rejected by the government. BEIS said the recent market turmoil, conflicting responses to its consultation on the issue and in some places unclear steers from stakeholders, had informed its decision.

3 years ago

Water CEOs say it’s time to address drains under strain

3 years ago

Kwarteng accused of ‘caving in’ to backbench onshore wind critics

3 years ago

Looming bill rises too big for industry to handle, warns Anderson

3 years ago

Time for retailers to step back from the smart meter rollout?

3 years ago

Security plan: Kwarteng rebuffs energy efficiency critics

4 years ago

Rebate voucher plan sparks fraud and theft warning

4 years ago

Gas blending excluded from initial hydrogen subsidies

4 years ago

Lessons from the Northern Ireland energy price crisis

4 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Rising energy bills may bring ‘civil unrest’

In the latest round-up of the weekend news, money saving guru Martin Lewis claims rising energy bills mean “civil unrest isn’t far way”, a lithium producer warns supply constraints will make electric vehicle targets “impossible” and a three-quarters of Brits back onshore wind in a new poll following the release of the government energy security strategy.

4 years ago

Treasury blocked insulation cash boost, minister admits

4 years ago

Ofgem told to fund grid upgrades ahead of need

4 years ago

Energy Security Strategy: Industry reaction

4 years ago

Government commits to 24GW of new nuclear by 2050

4 years ago

Kwarteng approves 50MW solar farm in Lincolnshire

4 years ago

Future System Operator duties will prevent electricity ‘bias’

The statutory duties of the Future System Operator (FSO) will contain "clear whole systems expectations" to mitigate the risk of a "bias" towards electricity, the government and Ofgem have said in their joint response to a consultation on its functions and powers. The new body will absorb both National Grid Electricity System Operator and parts of the system operator for gas.

4 years ago

Ofgem to take on strategic oversight of energy codes

4 years ago

FSO to launch as a public body by 2024

4 years ago

Extended carbon price ‘may spark motorist opposition’

Extending carbon pricing for road transport while fuel duty remains in place could spark a consumer backlash, a new report by the Energy Systems Catapult has warned. The study also concludes heat pumps are not yet an "economically viable" proposition for consumers, in terms of either upfront or running costs.

4 years ago

Lift onshore wind CfD cap to help end gas generation

4 years ago

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