The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
July 11, 2022

Ofgem proposes reform to electricity wholesale market amid high gas prices

​Ofgem is eying a range of reforms to help accelerate the green energy transition in Britain, including decoupling the wholesale gas and power prices.
In total the Demand Flexibility Service tests have procured over 1.5GWh of capacity. Image: Getty.
July 11, 2022

Price cap could reach £3,363 for Q1 2023 as volatility in gas market continues

​As volatility in the international gas market continues, the price cap is now set to hit £3,363 for Q1 2023.
Property owners will be helped to plan their low carbon journey
July 8, 2022

UKPN launches new programme to tackle challenges businesses face when adopting low-carbon technologies

​UK Power Networks (UKPN) has launched a new programme designed to accelerate the uptake of low-carbon transport such as electric vehicles (EVs).
Business and the energy crisis: have the measures gone far enough? Image: Pixabay NC.
July 8, 2022

Ofgem eyes Final Order for UK Energy Incubator Hub following ‘serious’ and ‘persistent’ failings

​Ofgem has issued a Notice of Proposal to make a Final Order following a “number of serious, persistent and recent compliance failings” by UK Energy Incubator Hub Ltd.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
July 8, 2022

Smart meters rollout hits 21 million milestone

​The national smart meter network operated by the Data Communications Company (DCC) has passed 21 million devices connected in the UK milestone.
The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
July 8, 2022

Coordinated connection of offshore wind could save £5.5bn, shows National Grid ESO

​A coordinated approach to connecting offshore wind farms to the grid could save consumers £5.5 billion in costs by 2030.
Research by Cornwall Insight into Britain’s power market predicts highs of £150/MWh in winter 2025. Image: Getty.
July 8, 2022

Coordinated local area energy planning could save £252bn

​Coordinated local area energy planning could save £252 billion between 2025 and 2050, according to a report by Energy Systems Catapult.
Image: Drax.
July 8, 2022

Drax to keep coal-fired power station running over winter following BEIS’s request

​Drax is to keep its coal-fired power station running over the winter following a request from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Image: Daikin.
July 7, 2022

Local leadership crucial to heat decarbonisation, finds Regen

Local authorities should be handed the power to lead heat decarbonisation, according to the latest report from Regen.
The report outlines that China has a "near monopoly" in certain net zero supply chains. Image: Getty.
July 7, 2022

Almost 11GW of capacity secured in biggest CfD auction ever

​Almost 11GW of onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, tidal energy and other forms of renewable energy has secured contracts in what has been the biggest Contracts for Difference (CfD) ever.

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