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November 25, 2024

ECIU: heat pumps top choice for cutting imported energy use

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed that households with heat pumps use significantly less imported energy than those without.

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November 25, 2024

NESO awards first Mid-Term Stability Market contracts

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has awarded five contracts for inertia provisions between October 2025 and September 2026.

November 25, 2024

What do new reliability regulations mean for charge point operators?

The UK Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 came into effect on 24 November, holding chargepoint operators (CPOs) to a new standard of compliance.

November 22, 2024

Government allocates £611 million for third phase of Public Sector Decarbonisation scheme

Phase 3c of the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme has allocated £611 million to 209 public sector organisations.

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November 22, 2024

Startups chosen for Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Launch Academy Scotland accelerator programme

Ten up-and-coming businesses have been selected to take part in the inaugural Launch Academy Scotland programme, which is set to boost the growth of Scottish clean energy businesses.

November 22, 2024

SP Energy Networks announces partners for £5.4 billion supply chain contract

Distribution SP Energy Networks has selected 19 preferred companies to deliver its £5.4 billion grid upgrade.

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November 22, 2024

Energy price cap to rise 1.2% from January

The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will increase by 1.2% for the period between January and March 2025.

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November 21, 2024

NESO to launch updated Demand Flexibility Service

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced the new version of the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will go live on 27 November.

November 21, 2024

UKPN day-ahead planning adds 160GWh renewable energy onto network

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has enabled an additional 160GWh of renewable power export onto its network using day-ahead forecasting.

November 21, 2024

DESNZ lays out next steps for Warm Homes Plan

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed the latest updates to the Warm Homes Plan, which aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes in the UK.