The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
February 3, 2021

Investment minister dubs German interconnector ‘vital contribution to UK’s green ambitions’

​Minister for investment Gerry Grimstone has lauded the NeuConnect interconnector being developed between the UK and Germany as “a vital contribution to the UK’s green ambitions”.
Image: RenewableUK.
February 3, 2021

RenewableUK announces appointment of Dan McGrail as new chief executive

​RenewableUK has revealed its next chief executive, with Dan McGrail to take up the post in May.
UK Power Networks’ senior protection engineer
February 3, 2021

UKPN and SSEN look to pre-empt potential power cuts with new fault anticipation trial

DNOs UK Power Networks (UKPN) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are trialing a "futuristic" technology to prevent power cuts.
ORCS. Image: gov.uk.
February 2, 2021

Government to extend On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme with £20m extra funding

​Funding for the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) will continue into 2021/22, as local authorities are urged to take advantage of a new £20 million funding boost.
Image: Getty.
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.

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