EV charger reliability: A UK and US roundup. Image: Getty.
March 15, 2022

Wholesale volatility to limit EV time of use tariff uptake, Cornwall Insight finds

​Only a quarter of private electric vehicle (EV) drivers are on time of use (ToU) tariffs, while high wholesale prices and volatility will continue to limit uptake, Cornwall Insight said.
Image: National Grid.
March 15, 2022

​National Grid Electricity Transmission puts out call for low-carbon backup generator alternatives

​National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has put out a Call for Innovation (CFI) to find alternatives to backup diesel generators.
The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
March 14, 2022

Wind farms to pay back £660m under CfD scheme amid high gas prices

​Wind farms are expected to pay back £660 million under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme amid the current energy crisis.
Simon McCalla joins Elexon on 4 April. Image: Elexon
March 14, 2022

Elexon unveils new CEO to lead during ‘unprecedented industry change’

​Elexon has hired Simon McCalla as CEO following Mark Bygraves stepping down in November 2021.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
March 14, 2022

Energy UK calls on Chancellor Sunak to provide additional support measures

​Energy UK has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide additional support measures for consumers and the economy amid volatile energy prices.
ADE: ‘recent governmental moves risk undermining positive climate action’. Image: Getty Images.
March 11, 2022

Labour calls for ‘national sprint’ to green energy in five point strategy

​The Labour Party has unveiled a five point plan to increase energy security in light of the energy crisis.
The rollout is part of a £5 million investment into EV charging. Image: Uber.
March 11, 2022

Uber teams up with London boroughs for 700 EV charger rollout

​Over 700 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers are to be installed on streets in Newham, Brent and Redbridge as part of a £5 million investment from Uber.
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March 11, 2022

Heat pumps and energy efficiency offer faster route away from Russian gas than North Sea expansion

​Pursuing heat pumps and energy efficiency measures would be faster route to get off of Russian gas than proposed expansion of drilling in the North Sea.
Juliet Davenport has previously been CEO of Good Energy and chairperson of Zap-Map. Image: Connected Kerb.
March 10, 2022

Juliet Davenport joins Connected Kerb board as non-executive director

​Juliet Davenport has left her role as chairperson of Zap-Map, and is now joining the board of Connected Kerb as a non-executive director.
Pure-electric cars outsell petrol vehicles for first time in history
March 10, 2022

Richard Bourne appointed permanent CEO of Zap-Map

Richard Bourne, who was appointed interim CEO of Zap-Map in 2021, is now to permanently hold the role.

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