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MPs question credibility of low carbon generation goals

A heavyweight committee of MPs has expressed scepticism about the credibility of government plans for expanding low carbon generation. The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has warned that the lack of an overarching delivery plan jeopardises government’s challenging ambition to decarbonise the power sector by 2035.

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SMS to develop bespoke smart tariff ‘engine’

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Winser: Transmission projects delivery time can be halved

The time it takes to deliver transmission projects can be halved, the government’s Electricity Network Commissioner has told ministers. Nick Winser revealed the headline finding of his transmission network review, while appearing at a hearing of the House of Commons environment audit committee. The review was submitted to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and is due to be published later this year.

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Anglian halves sewer blockages

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No sign switching will return to historic levels any time soon

The number of customers switching electricity supplier has dipped for the first time this year. Following four consecutive months of growth, May saw the first recorded drop in customers switching supplier in 2023. In total, Energy UK figures reveal 150,852 consumers switched to a new supplier in May, down considerably on the 197,620 switches recorded in April.

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EDF implements AI-powered customer service platform

EDF is the latest retailer to put its trust in artificial intelligence (AI) to boost its customer service offerings. The energy company has announced that it will be implementing the Dynatrace platform to support its customer-facing services, including billing and account queries, meter reading submissions and online customer support engagements.

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Upgrading homes would slash billions off customer bills

A large-scale drive to upgrade the UK’s energy inefficient homes would slash billions off customer bills. Citizens Advice research claims that upgrading 13 million inefficient homes to EPC C by 2030 would save customers £951 per year per household, totalling a combined £23.8 billion.

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Water demand up 20% in Scotland

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Starmer pledges overhaul of CfDs

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to set new rules for Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions as part of plans for an incoming Labour government to “throw everything” at decarbonising the UK’s power system by 2030. As part of Labour’s "national mission" on clean energy, Starmer said the party would link access to public investment and subsidies, such as those on offer for low carbon energy projects via CfD auctions, to factors like job quality, wages, and access to trade unions.

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Ofgem requests performance data to calibrate DSO targets

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Ofgem announces director reshuffle

Ofgem has reshuffled its senior leadership team, announcing eight role changes. While most of the appointments are internal promotions or sideways moves within the organisation, Ofgem has also drafted in recruits from government to bolster its ranks, including in two newly-created roles.

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Weekend press round-up: Householders to receive money off bills for going green under Labour plans

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UK can’t match US green subsidies, Anderson warns

The UK cannot hope to match the US with subsidies to lure green energy investors but can make itself more attractive by offering slicker processes, Keith Anderson has said. The Scottish Power CEO responded to widely held concerns that the tax breaks and subsidies on offer in the US government’s Inflation Reduction Act will lead to the UK missing out on renewables investment.

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme could constrain clean heat market

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NIC: Water efficiency policies do not go far enough

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High prices to keep UK gas demand low this winter

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Ofgem: ‘Won’t pay’ fears have not materialised

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Hosepipe ban in South East following record demand

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Extend Ofgem remit to protect businesses, MPs urge

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Miliband: Lifting onshore wind ban a Labour priority

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