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The delay to the ZEV mandate caused controversy amongst the automotive industry. Image: Pixabay.

January 4, 2024

UK government passes ZEV mandate into law

As of 3 January 2024, the UK government’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate was passed into law.

January 4, 2024

Fossil-fuel generated electricity in the UK falls to lowest level in 66 years

Electricity generated by fossil fuels in the UK fell by 22% year-on-year in 2023 to the lowest level since 1957, according to Carbon Brief.

Ask the Experts: EO Charging on the evolution of the UK EV charging network

It has previously been reported that the South of England could see increased strain due to interconnector issues. Image: Pxhere NC.

January 3, 2024

IFA Interconnector fault causes 49.2Hz frequency event

On 22 December, a fault on the IFA Interconnector between France and the UK caused a 49.2Hz frequency event leading to a loss of 2GW on the UK grid.

January 3, 2024

Motorway high-power EV chargepoint target missed by over 60%

The government’s target of at least six high-powered chargepoints installed at every motorway service area in England by the close of 2023 has been missed by over 60%.

Image of the IFA2 National Grid Interconnector

January 3, 2024

£1.7 billion Viking Link interconnector switched on

The “world’s longest” onshore and subsea interconnector has officially been switched on, National Grid confirmed last week (29 December).

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January 3, 2024

Renewables generate 90TWh in 2023, says ECIU

Renewables are estimated to have generated 90TWh of electricity between 1 January and 31 December 2023, according to new analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).

January 2, 2024

Local councils oppose over 4GW of renewable energy projects, study finds

A new study by Britain Remade has found that 70 local councils have collectively opposed 4.4GW worth of renewable energy projects.

January 2, 2024

January energy bills almost double pre-crisis levels

On the 1 January 2024 the Default Tariff Price Cap was set at £1,928, leaving households paying almost double pre-energy crisis levels for their energy bills.