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February 2, 2021

Ofgem increases price cap by almost £24 as 'Adjustment Allowance' is approved

​Ofgem is to adjust the default tariff price cap by almost £24 in response to growing bad debt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EVIEs Awards spotlight: EV Start-Up of the Year. Image: Getty.
February 2, 2021

Government tenders needed to support fivefold increase in public EV charger rollout

​The UK will need to install public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints five times faster than the current rate over the next decade, with government tenders recommended to support this.
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February 2, 2021

SSE on 'strong strategic footing' despite COVID-19 impact of around £200m

​SSE is continuing to expect the impact of COVID-19 to sit between £150 million and £250 million.
Rachel Fletcher
February 2, 2021

Octopus Energy appoints Ofwat CEO as director of regulation and economics

Octopus Energy has announced the appointment of Ofwat’s Rachel Fletcher as director of regulation and economics.
The Bloxwich battery
February 1, 2021

Dynamic Containment assets jump into action following French interconnector trip

Battery storage was called into action following ​the IFA2 interconnector with France – which went live late last month​ – tripping on Friday (29 January).
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
February 1, 2021

Smart meter rollout reaches 10 million milestone

​The 10 millionth smart meter has been installed in Great Britain in a significant milestone for the technology.
17 energy suppliers found to have weaknesses in customer practices
February 1, 2021

British Gas Evolve and EDF selected as Suppliers of Last Resort

​British Gas Evolve has been appointed to take on Simplicity’s customers, while EDF takes on Green Network Energy’s, following the collapse of the two small suppliers last week.
The implications of the NIS Directive for UK energy companies
February 1, 2021

Ofgem independent system operator call 'only the first step in a longer journey'

​Ofgem’s recommendation that an independent system operator is created is "understandable" but “only the first step on a longer journey”.
Strong wind generation has helped keep the grid secure over much of the winter so far. Image: Pxfuel.
January 29, 2021

National Grid ESO opens consultation into disconnection of embedded generation

National Grid ESO (NGESO) has opened a consultation to develop new guidelines around disconnection of embedded generation.
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January 29, 2021

IONITY completes six new 350kW EV charger installs

​UK Power Networks (UKPN) has worked with IONITY for the installation of six high-power chargers at Extra Motorway Services’ area on the M25.

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