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October 24, 2023

Electricity market design: a balancing act for all

RES' Lucy Whitford discusses the electricity market design and how the UK can find a way to scale flexibility quickly while maintaining a stable investment market.
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October 23, 2023

EV Round Up: Working group to accelerate fleet electrification; new Octopus/Wallbox partnership revealed

Current± rounds up the latest stories from the EV industry including new Octopus partnerships and new director appointments.
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October 23, 2023

Ofgem rejects BSC modification to cap interconnector trades at VoLL

Ofgem has rejected BSC modification P443 calling to cap National Grid ESO interconnector trades at the Value of Lost Load (VoLL).
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October 23, 2023

Heat pumps now cheaper than gas boilers as government funding saves over 20GWh of domestic energy

Heat pumps are now cheaper to install than gas boilers as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme increase launches today (23 October).
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October 23, 2023

Octopus introduces rewards scheme for smart meter users

The UK’s second largest energy supplier Octopus Energy has today (23 October) unveiled a new rewards scheme for smart meter users.
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October 20, 2023

Highest EV charging prices drop below petrol car running costs

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) within 20 minutes during peak periods has fallen to its lowest this year, according to AA.
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October 20, 2023

Ofgem announces £1.3 million funding for three National Grid-led projects

Ofgem has granted £1.3 million to three National Grid-led projects, which focus on electricity transmission and distribution innovation.
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October 20, 2023

IEA: Globe must add or replace 80 million kilometres of grid by 2040

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the world must add or replace 80 million kilometres of grid by 2040 to meet climate targets.
The new rules will help remove "phantom projects" from the TEC register. Image: Nicole Köhler (Pixabay).
October 20, 2023

Energy suppliers to publish Citizens Advice ratings as part of new rules

Under new rules introduced by energy regulator Ofgem, energy suppliers must publish their customer service rating provided by Citizens Advice.
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October 19, 2023

Electric trucks on net zero agenda as government launches £200 million demonstration programme

The UK government will put £200 million funding into four demonstration projects aimed at promoting zero emissions trucks and putting more electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) onto the roads.

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