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September 7, 2020

Zap-Map launches EV charging payment interoperability service Zap-Pay

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging payment interoperability service has been launched by Zap-Map.

September 7, 2020

Octopus Energy takes on Effortless Energy’s 2,500+ customers

Octopus Energy has been selected by Ofgem as the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) for Effortless Energy’s domestic and non-domestic customers.

The 49MW Red Scar battery is one of three to be optimised by Habitat. Image: Gresham House.

September 4, 2020

Upside Energy integrates battery assets into operational metering in BM

Upside Energy has become the first company to integrate battery assets into operational metering for the Balancing Mechanism, easing the path for smaller battery asset operators.

September 4, 2020

EDF handed contract to support electrification of public sector fleets

EDF is to accelerate the electrification of public sector fleets as part of a new contract with the Crown Commercial Service (CCS).

September 4, 2020

£16.7bn needed to deploy public EV charging by 2035 to support ICE ban

Costs to get the UK’s public electric vehicle (EV) network ready for the mass market could reach £16.7 billion by 2035 as drivers reject an earlier ICE ban.

September 4, 2020

Centrica buys struggling Robin Hood Energy’s customer base

Centrica’s British Gas has bought Robin Hood Energy’s customer base for an undisclosed sum.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Image: Arctic Circle.

September 3, 2020

Sturgeon sets out £100 million Green Jobs Fund to helps support recovery

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon set out the country’s Programme for 2020-21 this week, including the announcement of £100 million for a Green Jobs Fund.

September 3, 2020

OVO continues to expand its leadership team with two new appointments

OVO has strengthened its senior leadership team with two new hires, with Ben Blake joining the company as CEO of OVO Energy and Smart Home and Simon Maine as director of Corporate Affairs.