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The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

March 16, 2022

A resilient net zero electricity system achievable by 2035 but increased investment required, Regen report finds

The technical solutions needed to operate a net zero electricity system by 2035 are available or attainable, Regen has found, though a step-change in the level of investment is still needed.

March 15, 2022

Motability launches community EV charging scheme with Co Charger

Motability Operations has partnered with community charging app Co Charger to trial the sharing of privately-owned electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints with disabled motorists.

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.

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.

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.

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.