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December 18, 2024

‘Just the start’: Government response to Climate Change Committee’s progress report

The government has responded to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC’s) July report which said wind and solar deployment were behind schedule.

December 17, 2024

Partnership brings Sainsbury’s Smart Charge onto Octopus Electroverse

Utility Octopus’ public charging platform, Octopus Electroverse, will integrate retailer Sainsbury’s Smart Charge EV charging service.

December 17, 2024

Proving ‘ready and needed’, higher securities and sub-5MW exemption: NESO’s final grid connections reform proposals loom

We hear from law firm Freeths about the latest on the National Energy System Operator's (NESO's) grid connection queue reforms, which will completely rewrite the system for connecting projects to the grid.

December 17, 2024

First power generated at SSE Irish onshore wind farm

Energy company SSE has announced that its 101MW Yellow River wind farm in Ireland has generated first power.

December 17, 2024

DESNZ launches call for evidence on Capacity Market modernisation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has opened dual consultations on changes to the Capacity Market (CM) rules.

December 17, 2024

Current± Disruptors: Omility on the data enabling greener fleets

Owen Mabbott, head of solutions at startup Omility, spoke to Current± about how the company is helping fleet managers make their green energy transition.

December 16, 2024

Ofgem consults consumers on an AI-enabled energy system

Ofgem has published its findings from a consumer call for input on how AI might be used in the energy sector.

December 16, 2024

Cornwall Insight: Standing charge increase endangers businesses

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight says steep increases in standing charges will put UK businesses under increased financial pressure.

December 16, 2024

Watering down the ZEV mandate risks billions in private investment, industry says

Key stakeholders in EV charging infrastructure have urged the government to recommit to existing EV sales targets.

December 16, 2024

British Gas launches low carbon homes initiative

Centrica subsidiary British Gas has partnered with heat pump manufacturer Daikin to pilot integrated low carbon technology in new build homes.

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‘Just the start’: Government response to Climate Change Committee’s progress report

Partnership brings Sainsbury’s Smart Charge onto Octopus Electroverse

Proving ‘ready and needed’, higher securities and sub-5MW exemption: NESO’s final grid connections reform proposals loom

First power generated at SSE Irish onshore wind farm

DESNZ launches call for evidence on Capacity Market modernisation

Current± Disruptors: Omility on the data enabling greener fleets

Ofgem consults consumers on an AI-enabled energy system

Cornwall Insight: Standing charge increase endangers businesses

Watering down the ZEV mandate risks billions in private investment, industry says

British Gas launches low carbon homes initiative

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SSE, Equinor secure consent for ‘first of its kind’ hydrogen project in the UK

Current± Asks the Experts: EA Technology on a data-led approach to network reliability

Wales’ Fourth Carbon Budget demands 73% slash in emissions to 2035

Report: EU transmission network risks being ‘systemic handbrake’ in clean energy transition

National Wealth Fund puts £600 million toward electricy grid upgrades