In this week’s EV Roundup, the AA’s latest EV report shows home charging costs falling, but costs for other types of EV charging rose slightly. RAW Charging has announced that it has activated new EV charging facilities at over 50 Greene King sites since March 2023, while SMS plc has been appointed by Elmbridge Borough Council to install 25 new chargepoints at eight council-owned locations, and EV chargepoint operator GRIDSERVE says it has reached 50 Super Hubs built or in construction this year.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed the UK is reviewing its membership of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

Rishi Sunak reportedly intends to revoke the ban on new onshore wind farms, according to an article published by The Telegraph yesterday.

Recent polling by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found a growing appetite for hydrogen technologies but levies on bills should be avoided.

The team at Current± News are pleased to announce the official launch of the Net Zero by Current± podcast this afternoon!

The UK government has published Q2 2023 figures on the smart meter rollout showing that 58% of meters in Great Britain are now smart or advanced meters.

Octopus Energy Group has signed a deal with Impello Limited (Shell) to buy Shell Energy in the UK and Germany, subject to regulatory approval.

The UK government has announced a consultation on proposed amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) regulations.

National Grid ESO has confirmed that the hugely successful demand flexibility service (DFS) will return this winter period.

Oliver Bridges, head of energy data at NTT DATA UK&I, talked to Current± about why the upcoming energy market reforms, in particular half hourly settlement, are a game changer for the industry.