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Winser warns UK could lose out in global supply chain race

Winser warns UK could lose out in global supply chain race

The electricity networks commissioner has told Utility Week he has “real concerns” about the flexibility of supply chains to keep up with the pace of the energy transition. Nick Winser said there was an urgent need for networks to establish long-term relationships with key suppliers but this was currently hampered by a lack of system planning and an outdated regulatory regime. He backed a move to system-level regulatory approval for new transmission infrastructure, saying networks are currently “wearing out Ofgem’s door” by seeking permission to proceed on a project-by-project basis.

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Utilities moving in the wrong direction on diversity

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Ofwat seeks net zero innovations

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Projects axed due to ‘postcode lottery’ for grid charges

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Ovo urges standing charge reprieve for vulnerable

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Coutinho hails ‘key role’ for onshore wind as ban is axed

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How water companies plan to ramp up smart meters

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Heat pump rollout must not undermine insulation drive

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Reed replaces McMahon as shadow environment secretary

Jim McMahon has resigned from the role of shadow secretary of state for environment as Sir Keir Starmer has conducted a wide-ranging reshuffle of his top team. The Oldham MP has been replaced by Steve Reed, who has moved from the role of shadow justice secretary.

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Compensation rules tightened for slow switches

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RWE begins offshore construction for 1.4GW Sofia wind farm

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Weekend press: New energy secretary’s baptism of fire

Our roundup of this weekend's news stories includes new energy secretary Claire Coutinho's first days in office; Utilita has launched an appeal against Ofgem; the prime minister looks set to reverse the ban on building onshore windfarms; and in Scotland environmental activists call out Scottish Water over coastal waters.

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Mooted solar ban could fuel household bills

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Where will England’s next reservoirs be?

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Smart meter installations lag in Q2

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UK threatens to leave Energy Charter Treaty

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Yorkshire to store wastewater in new wetland

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Octopus buys Shell Energy

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Compensation cap for storm power cuts rises to £2,000

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ESO unveils details of next Demand Flexibility Service

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