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Centrica has seen its customer base grow over the past year, as it took on customers from failed suppliers. Image: Centrica.

Centrica reportedly pulls out of auction for Bulb

27 Jun 2022, 13:30

Centrica has reportedly pulled out of the auction to buy failed supplier Bulb, as the deadline to bid looms.

The modernised treaty protects the government's right to change the energy system in pursuit of decarbonisation. Image: Getty.

Government unveils ‘landmark’ modernised Energy Charter Treaty to rebuff legal challenges whilst pursuing decarbonisation

24 Jun 2022, 16:58

Following two years of negotiations, the UK has reached a “landmark” agreement to modernise the terms of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

Eight chargers have been installed at the Rhug Estate, which includes a cafe and on-site farm shop. Image: InstaVolt.

InstaVolt opens its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Wales

24 Jun 2022, 13:59

InstaVolt has opened its latest ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Rhug Estate, in Wales.

By automatically charging EVs when electricity is cheapest, the average driver can save £250 per year says ev.energy. Image: ev.energy.

ev.energy partners Easee to offer EV charging package

24 Jun 2022, 13:53

ev.energy has announced a new partnership with Easee, to offer electric vehicle (EV) drivers a combined hardware and software package designed to save them money.

There are currently 11,000 heat pumps on WPD's network, but this is expected to increase significantly. Image: WPD.

WPD pledges to ensure domestic customers can gain grid connections when and where they want

24 Jun 2022, 12:34

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has pledged to ensure domestic customers can connect low carbon technologies when and where they want.

The cost of the energy transition has become a bigger concern for businesses, growing from 46% in 2020 to 93% in 2022. Image: nPower.

Energy prices take over as biggest concern for businesses amid crisis

23 Jun 2022, 17:36

Energy prices are now the biggest concern for businesses, according to a new report from npower Business Solutions (nBS).

Electric Nation included multiple suppliers and tariffs to develop a more real-world view of V2G. Image: Electric Nation.

V2G project shows EV owners can slash energy bills and reduce demand on grid

23 Jun 2022, 17:34

A trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging has shown that electric vehicle (EV) owners can use the technology to save money on their energy bills while helping to take the stress off the electricity grid.

Origami is continuing to focus in on its SaaS platform, which can be used to manage and monetise energy assets. Image: Origami.

Origami sells legacy DSO consultancy to Baringa as it focuses in on core technology offering

23 Jun 2022, 17:33

Origami has sold its legacy Distribution Systems Operator (DSO) consulting business to Baringa as it continues to strategically focus in on its core technology platform offering.

GRIDSERVE has installed chargers at six Moto service stations this year, including Thurrock (pictured). Image: GRIDSERVE.

GRIDSERVE and Moto unveil 17 new EV chargers at Electric Super Hubs

23 Jun 2022, 12:25

GRIDSERVE and Moto have unveiled 17 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers across two sites, as they continue to roll out their Electric Super Hubs.