Page 50 – Current News

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November 14, 2024

EDF predicts January price cap rise, launches new tariff

One of the largest energy retailers in the UK has launched a new fixed tariff as Ofgem’s energy price cap is predicted to rise.

November 14, 2024

Opus Energy to pay £7 million for business overcharging

Non-domestic energy supplier Opus Energy has agreed to pay over £7 million in refunds, redress and goodwill payments for overcharging thousands of business customers.

November 14, 2024

Smart EV charging to meet updated Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

From 2026, businesses will be required to track the emissions profile of the electricity used to power an electric vehicle (EV) under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) framework.

November 13, 2024

Government seeks input into community energy

The UK’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is seeking input into the best strategies to realise the potential of community energy in the UK.

November 13, 2024

Kaluza, OVO, Volvo team up for smart charging

Energy software firm Kaluza has joined forces with Volvo and OVO Energy, allowing Volvo electric vehicle (EV) drivers to automatically charge their EVs as cheaply as possible.

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November 13, 2024

Welsh planning changes to cut consenting process by 12 weeks

The Welsh government has announced plans to reform the planning system for renewable energy projects in order to speed up the planning process.

November 13, 2024

Centrica scores EV charging access deal with First Bus

A new partnership will enable energy company Centrica to charge some of its EV fleet at transport operator First Bus’ depots nationwide.

November 13, 2024

Battery storage capacity in Ireland to increase fivefold by 2030

Cornwall Insight has projected that Ireland’s battery storage capacity will reach 13.5GWh by 2030, up from 2.7GWh in 2025.

November 12, 2024

£1 billion turbine deal for ScottishPower’s East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm

ScottishPower has awarded a turbine contract worth over £1 billion to Siemens Gamesa for the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm.

November 12, 2024

Starmer pledges UK emissions reduction of 81% by 2035

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new UK target to reduce emissions by 81% by 2035 in a speech at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).