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November 9, 2023

Energy suppliers to pay £10.8m for missing smart meter target in 2022

Energy suppliers British Gas, OVO, Bulb, E.ON, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered to pay a combined £10.8 million after missing the smart meter installation target in 2022.

November 9, 2023

Major housebuilder Bellway joins Octopus Energy’s ‘Zero Bills’ homes initiative

Energy supplier Octopus Energy yesterday (8 November) partnered with major UK housebuilder Bellway Homes to deliver “Zero Bills” homes.

November 8, 2023

Ofgem sets out winter expectations for non-domestic suppliers

Energy regulator Ofgem has outlined its expectations for non-domestic suppliers to support businesses throughout the winter period.

In an open letter, the cooperatives took aim at just £10m being allocated to community energy. Image: Bristol Energy Cooperative.

November 8, 2023

UK energy cooperatives urge Rishi Sunak to be ‘on the right side of history’

Following the King’s Speech, energy cooperatives across the UK have written to Sunak urging him to be “on the right side of history”.

November 8, 2023

2.2GW of onshore wind could give Welsh communities £20 million each year

Increasing Wales' onshore wind capacity to 2.2GW could grant £20 million per year for its communities, says RenewableUK Cymru (RUKC).

November 8, 2023

Battery wholesale trading revenues reach highest level since 2022 in October

Battery energy storage wholesale trading revenues rose by 45% from September to October this year, reaching their highest level since December 2022, revealed Modo Energy.

November 7, 2023

The King’s speech 2023: new North Sea licenses confirmed

This morning, the King's Speech confirmed reports of government support for new North Sea oil and gas licenses.

November 7, 2023

Irish investment sees Octopus’ Sky fund surpass £1 billion

Octopus Energy Generation’s Sky fund has surpassed £1 billion following £80 million funding from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).

November 7, 2023

Current± Disruptors: Kerbo Charge on unlocking kerbside EV charging

Current± spoke with Michael Goulden, co-founder of Kerbo Charge, on how the company's technology could bolster on-street charging and support those without access to traditional home chargers.