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Ofgem reveals final network deferral charges

Ofgem has revealed the final amount of charges that have been deferred by network companies over a three-month period in response to Covid-19. In June three schemes were announced which allowed networks to put off up to £350 million worth of charges relating to gas transportation, electricity distribution and electricity transmission as a last resort. The schemes have now closed.

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Covid should ‘supercharge’ smart PPM rollout

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The UK’s infrastructure must evolve to meet the wind revolution

Boris Johnson’s pledge to become the “Saudi Arabia” of wind is a strong sign of intent but now action is needed turn this promise into reality. This will require whole system changes, dynamic collaboration between sectors and countries and regulatory evolution to ensure our infrastructure base is up to the transition, says Burns & McDonnell managing director, Jonathan Chapman.

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Current domestic heat policy failing net zero test

It is “extremely unlikely” that heat decarbonisation will be achieved unless a “significant” ramping up of government policy is forthcoming, according to a new briefing from the UK’s main hub for research into sustainable energy.

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Group submits £75m bid to create zero-carbon industrial hub in Humber

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SSE CEO: Is this finally a watershed moment for the UK’s net zero ambition?

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The public has spoken… but is anyone listening?

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Blending – the next big chapter in the UK’s hydrogen story

If hydrogen is to fulfil its potential as a driver of decarbonisation then large-scale production projects need to kick off in the next few years. According to Gas Goes Green Champion, and former Cadent chief executive, Chris Train, the first step should be to start the process of allowing gas networks to blend hydrogen into the grid.

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CfD auctions to double in size under Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’

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Kwarteng warns against ‘turning our back on nuclear when we need it’

It would be “odd” for the UK to dismiss new nuclear power, the energy minister has admitted, amid mounting speculation that small modular reactors (SMRs) will be one of the technologies receiving support when the long-delayed energy white paper is published.

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Ofgem adds storage definition to generation license

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Calls for UK to lead on AI solutions to net zero

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Weekend press round-up: UK households will need help paying winter bills, warns supplier

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, Ovo Energy’s founder says the government will need to provide a “safety net” for households struggling to pay their utilities bills. Elsewhere, Octopus is set to create 1,000 new jobs and there is renewed speculation about upcoming policy announcements set to impact the sector.

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Heat decarbonisation inquiry launched

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‘Inform, protect, support’ should be the mantra of a green homes guarantee

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BEIS expresses interest in £1.5bn Mersey tidal project

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BEIS cracks down on landlords over energy efficiency

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Policy Exchange backs carbon tax as replacement for EU ETS

The introduction of a carbon tax at the end of the Brexit transition period has been backed by an influential right wing thinktank. Policy Exchange said the “limited time” before the end of the transition period in December means it will be “difficult” for the UK to establish its own emissions trading system to replace participation in the EU scheme.

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Demand for GHG looks set to outstrip supply

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Here is how we tackle the problem of decarbonising heat

The procrastination around tackling high-carbon home heat must end if we are serious about reaching net zero, says Juliet Davenport, founder of Good Energy. Writing for Utility Week, she gives some suggestions for kickstarting the process and says the government should seriously consider funding low-carbon heating through gas bills.

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