Nigel Pocklington, Good Energy CEO (above). Image: Good Energy.
December 22, 2021

Good Energy issues profit warning as low winds and 'stratospheric' gas prices bite

Low winds over December are expected to lower Good Energy’s full year profits by a further £3 million.
The smart meter rollout will continue apace in 2022
December 22, 2021

Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2022, part six

In the sixth edition of Current± Predicts, Smarter Grid Solutions' Graham Ault and Landis+Gyr​'s Nick Merricks and Rob Harper offer their thoughts on what the next year holds for the energy sector.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
December 21, 2021

Smart meter rollout hits 17 million milestone as installation rates slow

​A new milestone has been reached in the smart meter rollout, with 17 million installations since the programme began.
The report showed that although 47% of people working in the renewable sector expect a >5% pay increase
December 21, 2021

Ofgem eyes regulation changes as concerns over high BM costs mount

Ofgem has stated it is ready to use its powers to change market rules if necessary in light of balancing costs doubling between September and November.
SMS has now installed 1.4 million smart meters in UK homes. Image: SMS.
December 21, 2021

Shell Energy and SMS extend smart meter exclusivity agreement

​Supplier Shell Energy and smart energy infrastructure company SMS have extended their exclusivity agreement for the installation of smart meters.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
December 21, 2021

Price cap could jump 46% as consumers take on cost of supplier exits

​The price cap could jump 46% for summer 2022, hitting approximately £1,865 as wholesale power prices remain high.
December 20, 2021

Highs and lows: The evolution of Dynamic Containment

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December 20, 2021

Aviva invests in Clean Growth Fund to expand sustainability start-up knowledge

​Aviva has invested in UK venture capital fund the Clean Growth Fund, which in turn is investing in early-stage clean technology ventures.
In total the Demand Flexibility Service tests have procured over 1.5GWh of capacity. Image: Getty.
December 20, 2021

Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2022, part five

In the fifth installment of Current± Predicts, Kaluza's Marzia Zafar discusses EV tariffs and GEUK's Doug Stewart power prices.
UK records 23% increase in wind generation capacity since 2015, says Ember. Image: Unsplash.
December 17, 2021

Public support for renewables continues to grow, hitting 87%

​Support for renewables has continued to grow, with 87% of people in the UK now supporting the technologies.

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