Policy

BEIS consults on recoupling of day-ahead power auctions

Ofgem considers action against suppliers over late RO payments

Five energy suppliers could be issued with final orders by Ofgem over £7 million in late renewables obligation (RO) payments. The retailers in question are Ampoweruk, Whoop Energy, Goto Energy, Home Energy Trading and Colorado Energy.

Elexon says CAP could rise further

Elexon has confirmed following a consultation that the Credit Assessment Price will rise to a record £184/MWh. Since August there have been three increases to the CAP, each representing a new record figure.

BEIS proposes centralised strategic approach to offshore wind development

Early price cap adjustment must come with additional support for customers

BEIS poised to shift policy costs onto gas bills

There are reports this morning of a major policy pivot by the government, which is said to be about to announce that green levies will be moved from electricity to gas bills.

Energy market sees triple supplier failure

Starmer commits to spend £6bn a year on energy efficiency

Whitehead cites ‘overwhelming case’ for networks to be public bodies

GMB accuses Labour of ‘lazy thinking’ on nuclear

The leader of the UK’s third biggest union has launched an attack on Labour’s front bench business and energy team, branding their stance on nuclear power “insipid” and expressing doubt they are on top of the brief.

Nolan: Failed suppliers have no right to complain

Investment could ‘institutionalise’ blue hydrogen

Avro is the acid test for SoLR

Decision on Aquind interconnector put back

Kwasi Kwarteng has postponed a decision on plans for a controversial new electricity interconnector with France. The secretary of state for business and energy has extended the statutory deadline to 21 October.

Government ‘far too complacent’ over energy failures