Three innovation projects led by National Grid have received £15.3 million in funding from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund to help develop the UK’s electricity transmission and distribution networks.National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has been awarded £8.5 million to create a strategy for removing the greenhouse gas SF6 from the electricity network.
National Grid Electricity Distribution has been granted nearly £6.9 million for two projects: one to suppo
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Addiction
Apple
Arts
Asia News
British Airways
Business
Cars
Celebrity
Christianity
Cinema, Theater & TV
Conspiracy Theories
Coronavirus
Ebola
Economy
Education
Apple
Arts
Asia News
British Airways
Business
Cars
Celebrity
Christianity
Cinema, Theater & TV
Conspiracy Theories
Coronavirus
Ebola
Economy
Education
Electronics
Entertainment
Environment
Fashion
Finance
Food
Funny videos
Gadgets
Games
General News
Health
International Crime
Jobs
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Environment
Fashion
Finance
Food
Funny videos
Gadgets
Games
General News
Health
International Crime
Jobs
Lifestyle
Military
Mindfulness
Movies
Music
News videos
NewsPhoto
Nightlife
Obituaries
Olympics
Organized Crime
Politics
Psychology
Recipes
Royal Family
Mindfulness
Movies
Music
News videos
NewsPhoto
Nightlife
Obituaries
Olympics
Organized Crime
Politics
Psychology
Recipes
Royal Family
Sci-Tech
Science
Social media
Sport
Technology
Television
Thames Deckway
Traffic
Travel
Trending UK
UK News
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Weather
World News
Science
Social media
Sport
Technology
Television
Thames Deckway
Traffic
Travel
Trending UK
UK News
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Weather
World News
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Arsenal
Aston Villa
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Blackburn Rovers
Blackpool
Boxing
Burnley
Cardiff City
Champions League
Chelsea
Cricket
Crystal Palace
Cycling
Darts
Aston Villa
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Blackburn Rovers
Blackpool
Boxing
Burnley
Cardiff City
Champions League
Chelsea
Cricket
Crystal Palace
Cycling
Darts
Everton
Formula 1
Formula 1 - Force India Videos
Formula 1 - Infiniti Red Bull Racing Videos
Formula 1 - Live Stream & News
Formula 1 - McLaren Videos
Formula 1 - Mercedes AMG Petronas Videos
Formula 1 - Sauber F1 Team Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Ferrari Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Toro Rosso Videos
Formula 1 - Team Lotus Videos
Formula 1 - Williams Martini videos
Fulham
Golf
Hockey
Horse Racing
Formula 1
Formula 1 - Force India Videos
Formula 1 - Infiniti Red Bull Racing Videos
Formula 1 - Live Stream & News
Formula 1 - McLaren Videos
Formula 1 - Mercedes AMG Petronas Videos
Formula 1 - Sauber F1 Team Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Ferrari Videos
Formula 1 - Scuderia Toro Rosso Videos
Formula 1 - Team Lotus Videos
Formula 1 - Williams Martini videos
Fulham
Golf
Hockey
Horse Racing
Hull City
Ice Hockey
Leicester City
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Middlesbrough
Motorsport
Norwich City
Philadelphia Phillies
Premier League
Queens Park Rangers
Rally
Reading
Rowing
Rugby
Ice Hockey
Leicester City
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Middlesbrough
Motorsport
Norwich City
Philadelphia Phillies
Premier League
Queens Park Rangers
Rally
Reading
Rowing
Rugby
scarlets rugby
Soccer
Southampton
Stoke City
Sunderland
Swansea City
Swimming
Tennis
Tottenham
Tour de France
Volleyball
WC soccer 2014
Welsh Rugby Union
West Ham
Wigan Athletic
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Soccer
Southampton
Stoke City
Sunderland
Swansea City
Swimming
Tennis
Tottenham
Tour de France
Volleyball
WC soccer 2014
Welsh Rugby Union
West Ham
Wigan Athletic
Wolverhampton Wanderers
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
...test
Aberdeen City
Aberdeenshire
Antrim
Aylesbury Vale
Barking and Dagenham
Barnet
Barnsley
Basildon
Bath and North East Somerset
Belfast
Bexley
Birmingham
Blackburn with Darwen
Bolton
Bournemouth
Bradford
Brent
Brighton and Hove
Bristol
Bromley
Bury
Calderdale
Cambridge
Camden
Cardiff
Central Bedfordshire
Cheshire East
Cheshire West and Chester
Cornwall
County Durham
Aberdeen City
Aberdeenshire
Antrim
Aylesbury Vale
Barking and Dagenham
Barnet
Barnsley
Basildon
Bath and North East Somerset
Belfast
Bexley
Birmingham
Blackburn with Darwen
Bolton
Bournemouth
Bradford
Brent
Brighton and Hove
Bristol
Bromley
Bury
Calderdale
Cambridge
Camden
Cardiff
Central Bedfordshire
Cheshire East
Cheshire West and Chester
Cornwall
County Durham
Coventry
Croydon
Derby
Doncaster
Dudley
Ealing
East Riding of Yorkshire
Edinburgh
Enfield
Essex
Gateshead
Glasgow
Greater London
Greenwich
Hackney
Hammersmith and Fulham
Haringey
Harrow
Havering
Herefordshire
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Hull
Islington
Kirklees
Lambeth
Leeds
Leicester
Lewisham
Liverpool
London
Croydon
Derby
Doncaster
Dudley
Ealing
East Riding of Yorkshire
Edinburgh
Enfield
Essex
Gateshead
Glasgow
Greater London
Greenwich
Hackney
Hammersmith and Fulham
Haringey
Harrow
Havering
Herefordshire
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Hull
Islington
Kirklees
Lambeth
Leeds
Leicester
Lewisham
Liverpool
London
Luton
Manchester
Medway
Merton
Milton Keynes
New Forest
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newham
North Somerset
North Tyneside
North West
Northampton
Northern Ireland
Northumberland
Nottingham
Oldham
Oxford
Peterborough
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Redbridge
Richmond upon Thames
Rochdale
Rotherham
Salford
Sandwell
Scotland
Sefton
Sheffield
Shropshire
Manchester
Medway
Merton
Milton Keynes
New Forest
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newham
North Somerset
North Tyneside
North West
Northampton
Northern Ireland
Northumberland
Nottingham
Oldham
Oxford
Peterborough
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Redbridge
Richmond upon Thames
Rochdale
Rotherham
Salford
Sandwell
Scotland
Sefton
Sheffield
Shropshire
Solihull
South East
South Gloucestershire
South West
Southampton
Southend-on-Sea
Southwark
St Helens
Stockport
Stockton-on-Tees
Stoke-on-Trent
Sunderland
Sutton
Swindon
Tameside
Tower Hamlets
Trafford
Wakefield
Wales
Walsall
Waltham Forest
Wandsworth
Warrington
West Midlands
Westminster
Wigan
Wiltshire
Wirral
Wolverhampton
York
South East
South Gloucestershire
South West
Southampton
Southend-on-Sea
Southwark
St Helens
Stockport
Stockton-on-Tees
Stoke-on-Trent
Sunderland
Sutton
Swindon
Tameside
Tower Hamlets
Trafford
Wakefield
Wales
Walsall
Waltham Forest
Wandsworth
Warrington
West Midlands
Westminster
Wigan
Wiltshire
Wirral
Wolverhampton
York
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Harry Styles
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Adele
Ashley Cole
Benedict Cumberbatch
Billie Piper
Boris Johnson
Charlie Hunnam
Cliff Richard
David Beckham
DJ 3lau
DJ Above & Beyond
DJ Afrojack
DJ Alesso
DJ Aly & Fila
DJ Andrew Rayel
DJ Angerfist
DJ Armin Van Buuren
DJ Arty
DJ ATB
DJ Audien
DJ Avicii
DJ Axwell
DJ Bingo Players
DJ Bl3ND
DJ Blasterjaxx
DJ Borgeous
DJ Borgore
DJ Boy George
DJ Brennan Heart
DJ Calvin Harris
DJ Carl Cox
DJ Carnage
DJ Code Black
DJ Coone
DJ Cosmic Gate
DJ Da Tweekaz
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Adele
Ashley Cole
Benedict Cumberbatch
Billie Piper
Boris Johnson
Charlie Hunnam
Cliff Richard
David Beckham
DJ 3lau
DJ Above & Beyond
DJ Afrojack
DJ Alesso
DJ Aly & Fila
DJ Andrew Rayel
DJ Angerfist
DJ Armin Van Buuren
DJ Arty
DJ ATB
DJ Audien
DJ Avicii
DJ Axwell
DJ Bingo Players
DJ Bl3ND
DJ Blasterjaxx
DJ Borgeous
DJ Borgore
DJ Boy George
DJ Brennan Heart
DJ Calvin Harris
DJ Carl Cox
DJ Carnage
DJ Code Black
DJ Coone
DJ Cosmic Gate
DJ Da Tweekaz
DJ Dada Life
DJ Daft Punk
DJ Dannic
DJ Dash Berlin
DJ David Guetta
DJ Deadmau5
DJ Deorro
DJ Diego Miranda
DJ Dillon Francis
DJ Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
DJ Diplo
DJ Don Diablo
DJ DVBBS
DJ Dyro
DJ Eric Prydz
DJ Fedde Le Grand
DJ Felguk
DJ Ferry Corsten
DJ Firebeatz
DJ Frontliner
DJ Gabry Ponte
DJ Gareth Emery
DJ Hardwell
DJ Headhunterz
DJ Heatbeat
DJ Infected Mushroom
DJ John O'Callaghan
DJ Kaskade
DJ Knife Party
DJ Krewella
DJ Kura
DJ Laidback Luke
DJ Madeon
DJ MAKJ
DJ Markus Schulz
DJ Martin Garrix
DJ Daft Punk
DJ Dannic
DJ Dash Berlin
DJ David Guetta
DJ Deadmau5
DJ Deorro
DJ Diego Miranda
DJ Dillon Francis
DJ Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
DJ Diplo
DJ Don Diablo
DJ DVBBS
DJ Dyro
DJ Eric Prydz
DJ Fedde Le Grand
DJ Felguk
DJ Ferry Corsten
DJ Firebeatz
DJ Frontliner
DJ Gabry Ponte
DJ Gareth Emery
DJ Hardwell
DJ Headhunterz
DJ Heatbeat
DJ Infected Mushroom
DJ John O'Callaghan
DJ Kaskade
DJ Knife Party
DJ Krewella
DJ Kura
DJ Laidback Luke
DJ Madeon
DJ MAKJ
DJ Markus Schulz
DJ Martin Garrix
DJ Merk & Kremont
DJ Mike Candys
DJ Nervo
DJ Nicky Romero
DJ Noisecontrollers
DJ Oliver Heldens
DJ Orjan Nilsen
DJ Paul Van Dyk
DJ Porter Robinson
DJ Quentin Mosimann
DJ Quintino
DJ R3hab
DJ Radical Redemption
DJ Richie Hawtin
DJ Sander Van Doorn
DJ Sebastian Ingrosso
DJ Showtek
DJ Skrillex
DJ Snake
DJ Steve Angello
DJ Steve Aoki
DJ Tenishia
DJ The Chainsmokers
DJ Tiddey
DJ Tiesto
DJ TJR
DJ Umek
DJ Ummet Ozcan
DJ Vicetone
DJ VINAI
DJ W&W
DJ Wildstylez
DJ Wolfpack
DJ Yves V
DJ Zatox
DJ Zedd
DJ Mike Candys
DJ Nervo
DJ Nicky Romero
DJ Noisecontrollers
DJ Oliver Heldens
DJ Orjan Nilsen
DJ Paul Van Dyk
DJ Porter Robinson
DJ Quentin Mosimann
DJ Quintino
DJ R3hab
DJ Radical Redemption
DJ Richie Hawtin
DJ Sander Van Doorn
DJ Sebastian Ingrosso
DJ Showtek
DJ Skrillex
DJ Snake
DJ Steve Angello
DJ Steve Aoki
DJ Tenishia
DJ The Chainsmokers
DJ Tiddey
DJ Tiesto
DJ TJR
DJ Umek
DJ Ummet Ozcan
DJ Vicetone
DJ VINAI
DJ W&W
DJ Wildstylez
DJ Wolfpack
DJ Yves V
DJ Zatox
DJ Zedd
DJ Zomboy
Emilia Clarke
Emily Blunt
Gabriella Wilde
Gary Lineker
Gemma Arterton
Gwendoline Christie
Hayley Atwell
Helena Bonham Carter
Imogen Poots
Jason Statham
John Terry
Juno Temple
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Winslet
Keira Knightley
Liam Payne
Lily Collins
Louis Tomlinson
Niall Horan
Nicholas Hoult
Paul McCartney
Prince William
Ralph Fiennes
Richard Branson
Robbie Williams
Robert Pattinson
Rosamund Pike
Sophie Turner
Theo James
Tom Hardy
Tom Hiddleston
Tony Blair
Tyree Cooper
Wayne Rooney
Zayn Malik
Emilia Clarke
Emily Blunt
Gabriella Wilde
Gary Lineker
Gemma Arterton
Gwendoline Christie
Hayley Atwell
Helena Bonham Carter
Imogen Poots
Jason Statham
John Terry
Juno Temple
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Winslet
Keira Knightley
Liam Payne
Lily Collins
Louis Tomlinson
Niall Horan
Nicholas Hoult
Paul McCartney
Prince William
Ralph Fiennes
Richard Branson
Robbie Williams
Robert Pattinson
Rosamund Pike
Sophie Turner
Theo James
Tom Hardy
Tom Hiddleston
Tony Blair
Tyree Cooper
Wayne Rooney
Zayn Malik
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Accountancy
Administration
Advertising
Aerospace
Agriculture
Analyst
Animals
Antiques
Archaeology
Architecture
Arts
Astrology
Astronomy
Auto News
Automotive
Aviation
Bakery
Biotechnology
Brazil
Cabaret
Call Centre
Car News
Care
Catering
Charities
Administration
Advertising
Aerospace
Agriculture
Analyst
Animals
Antiques
Archaeology
Architecture
Arts
Astrology
Astronomy
Auto News
Automotive
Aviation
Bakery
Biotechnology
Brazil
Cabaret
Call Centre
Car News
Care
Catering
Charities
Chemistry
Child care
Cinema, Theater & TV
Cleaning Industry
Coaching
Construction
Customs
Dairy industry
Dance & ballet
Debt collection agencies
Defense
DJ
Economy
Education & Training
Electrical
Entrepreneur
Farming & Agriculture
Financial
Firefighter
Fisheries
Flowers
FMCG
Food
Fruit & Vegetables
Genealogy
Child care
Cinema, Theater & TV
Cleaning Industry
Coaching
Construction
Customs
Dairy industry
Dance & ballet
Debt collection agencies
Defense
DJ
Economy
Education & Training
Electrical
Entrepreneur
Farming & Agriculture
Financial
Firefighter
Fisheries
Flowers
FMCG
Food
Fruit & Vegetables
Genealogy
General News
Government
Hair stylist
Hotel
HR & Recruitment
ICT
Insurance
IT Executive
Jobs
Justice
Landscaper
Lawyer
Legal
Library
Logistics
Marketing
Meat industry
Medical Industry
Mining
Nurse
Online Trends
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacy
Physical therapy
Police
Government
Hair stylist
Hotel
HR & Recruitment
ICT
Insurance
IT Executive
Jobs
Justice
Landscaper
Lawyer
Legal
Library
Logistics
Marketing
Meat industry
Medical Industry
Mining
Nurse
Online Trends
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacy
Physical therapy
Police
Political
PR Public relations
Production & Industry
Project Management
Psychology
Public Transport
Publisher
Real estate
Research & Development
Restaurant
Retail
Sales & Marketing
Security
SEO
Shipping
Social work
Sustainable Energy
Teacher
Telecom
Tourism
Traditional Energy
Transport
Travel Industry
Web Design
PR Public relations
Production & Industry
Project Management
Psychology
Public Transport
Publisher
Real estate
Research & Development
Restaurant
Retail
Sales & Marketing
Security
SEO
Shipping
Social work
Sustainable Energy
Teacher
Telecom
Tourism
Traditional Energy
Transport
Travel Industry
Web Design
✗ Close categories
-
National Grid wins Ofgem funds for net zero projects
-
UK drivers get green light for lamp post EV chargers
UK Power Networks has updated its guidance to allow the use of lamp posts for electric vehicle (EV) charging.
The change follows studies showing that 5kW chargepoints can be installed on older lamp posts.
This decision comes after previous restrictions on installing chargers on older columns with different wiring.The revised guidance is expected to benefit EV owners in areas where many do not have off-street parking.
The update enables local authorities to install more chargers using lamp posts, -
Hydrogen hopes for gas users
Costain has been appointed by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to assist in the transition of industrial and commercial gas users to hydrogen.
This study will investigate how these users, who are connected to the gas network, can shift to a lower carbon system using hydrogen.
The research will collect data on current hydrogen refuelling plans and preferences for decarbonisation methods.
It will also map users geographically to identify those needing extra support.
The findings will help WWU and -
‘UK water bills could rise to fund Thames Water rescue’
New proposals could result in increased water bills across the UK to finance a potential £10 billion bailout for Thames Water.According to The Telegraph, the government may implement new legislation allowing it to levy a charge on all water companies if it takes over Thames Water, which is grappling with substantial financial difficulties.These costs would likely be passed on to consumers, leading to higher water bills.Ministers have indicated that such measures would only be used as a las -
Energy boss warns against zonal pricing amid industry concerns
Keith Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower, speaking at Energy UK’s annual conference, warned about the potential impact of proposed zonal pricing on the UK energy sector.
Mr Anderson argued that introducing such a significant change to the pricing system could lead to uncertainty and disrupt progress towards the UK’s 2030 decarbonisation goals.Keith Anderson highlighted, “We need to be incredibly careful how we do that. We need to make sure we do it with lots of -
National Grid ESO blamed for underusing batteries
A coalition of UK battery storage developers has written to the government and the Electricity System Operator (ESO), raising concerns over the underuse of battery storage in the national energy system.
The group, which includes companies such as Zenobē, Eelpower, Harmony Energy and Field Energy, believes this issue is increasing costs for consumers and hindering the transition to renewable energy.The developers argue that battery storage, which is often the cheapest option for managing exc -
Clean energy by 2030 is possible but tough, says ESO chief
Achieving clean power by 2030 is possible, though it will require significant effort and new approaches.That’s what Fintan Slye, Executive Director of the ESO, stated during the Energy UK Annual Conference.Mr Slye acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in reaching the goal, backed by detailed analysis and industry collaboration.Fintan Slye addressed scepticism within the energy industry, saying, “I understand that there’ll be some people… saying that -
Ofgem boss calls for joint effort to fix energy prices and customer support
Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive of Ofgem, spoke at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, urging cooperation between government, the energy sector, regulators, and consumer groups to stabilise energy prices and improve customer care.
During his speech, Mr Brearley highlighted the importance of completing the clean energy transition and emphasised that customer satisfaction must be a priority.Reflecting on a recent conversation with a single mother in Glasgow, he said, “She said, I want an -
‘Rushing renewables could raise energy bills’
Renewable energy is not always cheap, according to Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.
Speaking at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, Ms Coutinho explained, “Renewables are not cheap in every single scenario.“It depends on the price you pay for them.”Claire Coutinho cautioned that a rapid increase in solar and wind power might result in higher electricity prices in the UK.
“If we spend the next five years speeding up the price of solar and wind, then actually we co -
Ed Miliband: beating nimbys on green rollout a matter of ‘national security’
Energy secretary vows to take on the ‘blockers’ opposed to wind turbines, solar farms and pylons Business live – latest updatesEd Miliband has vowed to take on the nimbys opposed to the government’s rollout of wind turbines, solar farms and pylons across the UK as a matter of “national security” and “economic justice”.The energy secretary used his first big public address on Tuesday to argue in favour of speedy consent for new energy infrastructure -
Britain to lead Global Clean Power Alliance
In his first significant foreign policy speech, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has declared that Britain will lead the formation of a new Global Clean Power Alliance.
Speaking at Kew Gardens, David Lammy emphasised that climate action is central to national and global security.
“We must aim for a liveable planet for all, now and in the future,” he stated.The Foreign Secretary underscored that the climate and nature emergencies are not separate from geopolitical and security concerns b -
Can the North Sea become a “clean energy super basin”?
The North Sea has the potential to become a “clean energy super basin,” integrating oil, gas, offshore wind and carbon storage to drive the UK’s energy transition, according to NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne.Speaking at the Offshore Energies UK’s annual conference in Aberdeen today, Mr Payne emphasised that the oil and gas industry has the resources and infrastructure to transition into a cleaner future while continuing to support the UK’s energy needs.“The -
Sustainable Energy Association appoints Lord Ravensdale as President
The Sustainable Energy Association is delighted to announce its Annual General Meeting unilaterally elected Lord Ravensdale as its new President, effective from 11th September 2024.
The post Sustainable Energy Association appoints Lord Ravensdale as President appeared first on Sustainable Energy Association. -
Energy boss: Britain needs its biggest grid rewiring ever
Keith Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of ScottishPower, has called for “the biggest rewiring this country has ever seen since the grid was first built” to meet the UK’s growing energy demand and support economic growth.
Speaking at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, Mr Anderson emphasised that “if we want any form of economic growth, what this country needs is more electricity.”Keith Anderson said: “If we want more homes in this country, we need more elect -
Energy Secretary: “We must not go from an unequal, high carbon Britain to an unequal, clean energy Britain”
Unfair Britain must not simply transition from high carbon inequality to clean energy unfairness, according to the Energy Secretary.
Speaking at Energy UK’s Annual Conference, Ed Miliband highlighted the critical need for a faster rollout of wind and solar energy to ensure the UK’s energy security and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.The Energy Secretary stressed that while the shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is essential, it must be managed in a way that does not perpet -
Free electricity hours for EDF customers
EDF will offer free electricity on Sundays to customers who reduce their energy use during peak times.
The new scheme rewards those who shift their electricity usage away from peak hours (4pm – 7pm) with free electricity for the following Sunday.
For example, cutting usage by 10% during peak times can earn four free hours of electricity.The monthly challenge begins on the first Monday of each month, following a successful trial where most participants earned at least four hours of free ele -
‘Ineffective’: Ofgem criticises ESO’s grid connections plan
The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has expressed concerns about a plan by the Electricity System Operator (ESO) aimed at accelerating the connection of renewable projects to the national grid.
Ofgem’s criticism, outlined in an open letter, suggests that the proposed reforms will not effectively secure the necessary projects to achieve the government’s 2030 clean power targets.The energy regulator said: “It is increasingly clear that the TMO4+ reforms – as currently proposed -
Labor push for vote on help-to-buy bill delayed in Senate – as it happened
This blog is now closedGreens urge Labor ‘stop bulldozing and start negotiating’ on housing as PM refuses to rule out double dissolutionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhite House marks three years since signing of Aukus agreementHappy three-year anniversary of the signing of Aukus, to those who observe.Three years ago, President Biden and our Australian and United Kingdom partners committed to Aukus, an enhanced security partnership that promotes a free an -
Good Energy profits rise as ‘rooftop revolution’ gains pace
Good Energy Group has today unveiled “strong” financial results for the first half of 2024, driven by growth in its energy services business and a stabilising market.
For the six months ending 30th June 2024, the company reported a profit before tax of £4.4 million, 78% of its full-year profit for 2023.
Revenue stood at £97.4 million, down from £156.1 million in the same period last year, reflecting a reduction in wholesale costs.Operationally, Good Energy has expan -
‘Smart meter targets failing energy customers’
Consumer campaigner Martin Lewis has raised concerns about the UK Government’s smart meter programme, stating that the focus on installing new meters is causing problems for customers with faulty devices.
In a letter to Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Mr Lewis argued that repair needs are being overlooked as energy suppliers prioritise meeting installation targets.Mr Lewis, Founder of MoneySavingExpert, suggested that suppliers should be incentivised t -
OVO to pay £2.3m for complaint failures
OVO has agreed to pay £2.37 million after Ofgem found shortcomings in how the company managed customer complaints.
Ofgem first engaged with OVO in 2023 following concerns raised by Citizens Advice Scotland’s Extra Help Unit.The energy regulator’s investigation identified issues such as significant delays in addressing complaints, with some lasting up to 18 months.
Additionally, there were delays in implementing decisions made by the Energy Ombudsman.As part of the settlement, O -
Ofgem outlines plan for UK grid connections reform
Ofgem has published a letter detailing its vision for reforming the regulatory framework for energy connections.
This plan, developed with support from the government and the Electricity System Operator (ESO), aims to align the connections process with strategic network planning and the upcoming Clean Power 2030 Plan.The letter highlights the need for changes to licence conditions and interactions with code modifications to facilitate this reform.
Ofgem intends to consult on these potential lice -
Government urged to make bold choices for energy transition
Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of Energy UK, will call for the government to make bold decisions at today’s industry conference.
Ms Pinchbeck will stress that to achieve the goals for homegrown energy, the government must focus on policies affecting the entire energy sector and address customer needs.The conference, titled “Energy Matters: Securing Britain’s Future”, will feature speeches from Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho, Ofge -
A beacon of hope: SA’s renewable revolution – podcast
How did a dark and stormy night galvanise South Australia’s renewable energy ambitions? Reged Ahmad speaks to environment reporter Petra Stock about how SA pulled off a renewable energy world record – and how it plans to power the entire state with weather-dependent electricity in just a few yearsRead more Continue reading... -
bp to sell US wind business
bp has announced its decision to divest its US onshore wind energy business unit, which encompasses ten operational wind farms spread across seven states.The company holds stakes in ten operational assets, with a total gross power generation capacity of 1.7GW.According to the company, all wind assets are connected to the grid, supplying electricity to various buyers and are managed from their Houston headquarters.The company has projects in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Sout -
Consumer trust in UK energy suppliers remains low
Trust in energy suppliers remains low, despite some positive trends in household bill payments.
The latest survey by Ofgem shows that while 60% of consumers now trust their own energy supplier to treat them fairly, a 6% increase since July 2023, overall trust in the energy sector is still limited.The survey also highlights a reduction in the number of households falling behind on their bills, which has decreased from 12% to 9%.
However, energy costs continue to impact many households, with over -
UK vaccine chief joins Rolls-Royce to lead nuclear power plans
Rolls-Royce SMR has appointed Ruth Todd as its new Operations and Supply Chain Director.
Ms Todd, who led the UK’s Covid-19 Vaccine Task Force and previously held a senior role at HS2, will join the team on 30th September.
Her immediate focus will be on the industrialisation and scaling up of the company’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology.SMRs are designed to provide low carbon energy, with each factory-built reactor capable of powering a million homes for over 60 years.Rolls-R -
UK needs 16-fold increase in heat pumps and faster smart metering for 2030 targets
The UK must increase heat pump installations 16-fold and accelerate smart metering to meet its 2030 targets.
That’s according to BEAMA’s latest report, which emphasises the need for increased investment in the UK’s supply chain to meet net zero targets.The energy trade body’s report reveals a critical mismatch between current supply chain capacity and future demand for low carbon technologies.The analysis reveals that current heat pump deployment rates are insufficient to -
Alice lives off-grid, but not by choice. ‘Hecs for households’ could radically improve her dilapidated home
For most of her life she’s lived without running water, electricity and a fridge. Her toilet is often clogged so she goes to the bathroom in the bushGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn the side of Alice Underwood’s house is a list of things she wants written in chalk. “Shower. Electricity” are at the top, in bright red. “Flowers. Berries” follow.Alice is 32 years old. For most of her life she has lived without running water, electrici -
Simply Blue outlines Canadian green fuel hub
via renews.bizSimply Blue outlines Canadian green fuel hub
Follow @SustainEnergy_ on Twitter!