As the energy crisis worsens moving into the winter period, a Midlands Engine report has revealed that a digitised smart energy network could save billions in energy costs across the region.

The proposed 1GW Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Farm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Associated British Ports and the Port of Milford Haven to prepare the region for floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea.

Research by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) has shown that the number of publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charge points in rural Irish counties is “notably low”.

“Gas prices are expected to remain high and volatile for the foreseeable future. The forward wholesale gas curve suggests prices will remain significantly elevated into the coming winter period and seasons beyond,” said Sam Peek, senior analyst of assets and infrastructure at Cornwall insight.

Citizens Advice has found that digitally disadvantaged consumers are at much higher risk of loyalty penalties and could be left behind by service changes in the energy market.

​EV charging management software developer AMPECO has scooped the 2022 Global Electric Vehicle Charging Software Product Leadership Award at Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Awards.

OVO Energy customers are set to benefit from a new scheme that will see zero emission boilers (ZEBs) installed for free in the South East and the East of England.

Equinor is interested in developing a gigawatt scale floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic Sea in a bid to increase its renewable energy generation portfolio.

Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, has reaffirmed his and the UK’s commitment to spearheading the global green revolution, pledging to make the nation a clean energy superpower at COP27.